Wolverton Court

Alkham Valley Road, Alkham, Dover, Kent, CT15 7DS

01304825544

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 April 2019

Provider

High Quality Lifestyles Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Wolverton Court

Wolverton Court is a residential care home in Kent, providing personal care for adults with autism and learning disabilities. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Wolverton Court provides personal care for up to six people with autism and learning disabilities, specializing in supporting those with anxious or emotional behaviour that has affected their quality of life. At the time of inspection, all six places were occupied.

Staff and the registered manager have continued driving improvements, promoting exceptionally positive outcomes for people. Interactions between staff and residents demonstrated genuine engagement and care. The service has maintained its commitment to enhancing people's experiences and wellbeing through consistent, thoughtful support tailored to individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 June 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT15 7DS

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 22 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 April 2019.

Safe: Outstanding
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Wolverton Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wolverton Court, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Wolverton Court, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Wolverton Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees