Their professionalism and putting the care and safety of those residing with them is second to none.Zoe R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff establish a lovely rapport with the residents,Michael B(Son of Resident/Service User)


Their professionalism and putting the care and safety of those residing with them is second to none.Zoe R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff establish a lovely rapport with the residents,Michael B(Son of Resident/Service User)


Care Provided by Dove Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 76 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fee's are all individually set dependant on needs identified in assessment before admission is agreed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dove Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dove Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Four Crest Care (Wisbech) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicole Thompson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
Visiting
- Dove Court Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors are encouraged to visit their loved ones dedicated team members are always available to greet them with a warm welcome.
Parking
- Dove Court understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Dove Court Reviews (51)
Dove Court has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.004) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dove Court has 51 reviews.
After trying dad in 3 other local care homes and struggling to tick all the boxes for his needs we finally have found his home for his last years. Staff go above and beyond to care for his everyday needs and a few extras on top, always spotlessly clean when you arrive, friendly chatty staff and welcoming, dad is settling in well and enjoying his time at Dove Court, thank you to all staff.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased Dad has settled so well and the family are able to see him content and happier. We strive to maintain high standards at all times and all feedback is valuable to help us achieve this.
The management team and all the staff show great kindness and compassion to service users. I visit every day, different times and always great care shown. Mum is always dressed and looks well. Her room is always clean and tidy. The food is excellent, great quality and plenty of to, nice to see so much home cooking. The activities and entertainment is varied and good.
Thank you Linda for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased Mum has settled so well and is enjoying the company and food. We strive to maintain high standards at all times and all feedback is valuable to help us achieve this.
My dad moved to Dove Court mid-June and to this date I have no complaints whatsoever. He loves his sports and at my request, they have always helped him change channels on the TV for him. On visiting, I have also been allowed to escort him to the garden which he loves. He is also eating extremely well, actually eating food he has never eaten before. All in all, very impressed with his care and attention so far.
Thank you Stephen for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased Dad has settled so well and strive to maintain high standards and all feedback is valuable to achieve this.
My brother entered his final days with dementia with Lewy Body. His condition had steadily deteriorated since early 2022. After a brief trip to the hospital, he was returned to Dove Court where he spent his final eight days. All staff and management were exemplary in their care and support for my brother and visiting relatives during this time. Nothing was too much trouble. My brother passed in his sleep in comfort and with dignity with close relatives present. Excellent care, service and support all round.
Thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to be able to provide care in those final days. To be where he considered his home with family and familiar faces around. These final stages are so important what we strive to achieve is a positive experience for all involved in what can be a stressful and upsetting period of time.
My mother has only been a resident since February and they have made the transition for me and my mother as easy as possible. Staff are always caring and helpful and answer any questions that I may have. My mother has settled in really well and the staff treat her with respect and are helpful and friendly.
Thank you for the lovely review. We strive to ensure the transition for the resident and family is as easy as possible and are pleased we could help support you both through this difficult time.
Our experience of the care that they give at Dove Court is one of the most amazing loving care that they gave to my wife. They treated her like royalty and when visiting her I also noticed that they give the same quality of care to all residents and visitors speaking from my own experience as a visitor I was given the utmost respect by all members of staff and nothing was too much trouble for anyone. The manager was exceptionally helpful and made time to talk to me and answer any questions I might have. Although unfortunately, my wife passed away while in the home all I can really say is that they were angels, the best care was given to me and my wife and for that, I can't thank them enough they will always have a special place in my heart.
I am thankful she was able to return to us for what was to be her final days where you and family were able to visit and spend...
My mother came here for a short respite but when she returned home she missed the company at Dove Court and could not cope being alone and is now a resident. Staff are very helpful and always friendly.
David, thank you for taking the time to write this review, we strive to achieve high standards and appreciate the feedback.
Friends and family have visited and are always warmly welcomed. Testing and waiting in the car park is just 'a thing' that we need to all accommodate now, and this is done with a smile, despite being another thing that has to be carried out. Our cousin is happy and settled and we are greeted with a big smile and a hug - which says everything.
We continue to work closely with the manager who is very responsive to all communications and requests, adopting a real hands-on and practical approach to the many requests we have - we are not local so this makes everything logistically more complicated!
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we strive to achieve high standards and appreciate the feedback.
So, this review is, in reality, for a time previous to the lockdown started but includes the one time I have been in to visit. My sister is sadly no longer able to communicate or even recognise me which is why I have only visited the once. At that visit and previously, as mentioned, the staff have been helpful and respectful and do their job to the highest standard. The care level is high, taking into account that my sister should really be in a nursing home. This is a care home, not a nursing home so to get this level of care is exemplary. The care home cleanliness is well up to the standard I would expect. And I believe her care to be as good as any and possibly better than most.
Hi Mike, thank you for taking the time to write this review, we strive to achieve high standards and appreciate the feedback.
Since my Dad went into Dove Court, all the carers, staff and managers have been considerate of my Dad's needs and consulted with me whenever needed. The carers treat him on a personal level and understand his ways and treat him as an individual. Recently during Covid, they have kept me informed of necessities and today I got to visit him for the first time since March. The set up they had arranged was considerate of the safety aspect, but also not so distant, restrictive or intrusive so as to make anything too unnatural, and that is all credit to the manager and staff.
Just wanted to send a message of support to all the lovely caring staff at Dove Court. While you are on lockdown, I know my husband is in safe hands and being looked after the same as if I was visiting. Thank you to you all and for keeping me posted during these awful times. Looking forward to seeing my husband and all of you real soon.
The team members were very friendly and reassuring when I dropped clothes off, to the point of checking what his favourite meal is.
My dad has required safeguarding during his stay and this was taken on with the utmost diligence by the team, which I am ever so grateful for.
Their professionalism and putting the care and safety of those residing with them is second to none.
Knowing my dad is in their care is very reassuring.
I've not been able to comment on some aspects due to the restrictions during lockdown.
I enjoyed my time at Dove Court. The staff were lovely, my food was very good.
The staff were friendly and my sister got on well with them. Food was brilliant and the entertainment was very good. The rooms were clean and tidy and each room has a toilet and sink which was good.
The day she moved into Dove Court she was welcomed with open arms and made very comfortable into her new home.
Nothing is too much trouble from all the staff. If, on any day there is nothing she likes on the menu, the staff will bend over backwards to please her for what she would like. (Normally a Salad).
The Care home have numerous activities going one during the week and they will involve all the residents.
I am kept updated with concerns they may have from time to time, by phone calls e mails or at visits if less important.
I am made to feel assured that she is well looked after.
Mum was offered a different room some time ago, which she accepted and loves.
I would recommend Dove Court, Wisbech.
Mum moved into Dove Court in September 2018. At 87, this was a huge decision for her to move from independent living into a care home setting. She was looking for somewhere that she felt was ‘homely and friendly, with activities that she could join in’. She visited Dove Court and immediately said she felt she could be happy there. Mum has very high needs, she was diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer’s and has vascular necrosis which causes very limited mobility.
There was some settling in needed when Mum first moved in, but this was mainly due to getting to know Mum and her likes and dislikes, but she was always made to feel very welcome. The home made a special effort to help her to settle by introducing her to the residents and personally asking her to join in the activities. We noticed on a number of occasions that carers were taking the time to talk to her if she seemed to be on her own.
Dove Court Staff and Management:
The quality of the care staff at Dove Court is of a very high standard. Turnover appears to be quite low which is essential for providing continuity of care to the elderly residents, the majority of which have memory issues.
The carers are kind and caring and treat Mum with dignity and respect at all times, encouraging independence when possible and there seems to be a genuine thoughtfulness and compassion. I have witnessed carers taking time to offer reassurance. They are also able to answer/find someone to
answer any queries that I may have. There is a good management structure in place to cover the two main areas – ‘management of the residents care’ and ‘running of the care home’ and both are of a very high standards. They are very aware of their roles and responsibilities and deal with all issues professionally, confidentially and promptly, both are very friendly and extremely approachable and nothing is too much trouble.
Activities at Dove Court:
The care home are fortunate to have an Activities Co-ordinator and an Assistant, which has a massive impact on the wellbeing of the residents. They provide daily activities relevant to the needs of the residents eg games, seated exercises, bingo, quizzes, nostalgia sessions, arts and crafts as well as one to one pampering sessions. A special effort is made on residents' birthdays with the popular karaoke which is a ‘residents' favourite’ as they get to choose the genre of music – I have seen residents and carers laughing and dancing together as well as having a hearty sing-a-long.
Regular visitors to the home including: Church groups, local school children, ‘show and tell’ and live music. There are occasional trips to the cinema, garden centres, etc. Obviously, spaces are limited as to how many residents can attend each trip, but there is a genuine awareness to be all inclusive and invitations are rotated to ensure all residents are offered the same opportunities.
Dove Court Care Home Setting – June 2019:
The care home itself is currently going through a major refurbishment. It was looking a bit ‘tired’ when Mum moved in (2018), but they have undertaken a major painting scheme throughout, updating of bathrooms and changing windows. The furniture is comfortable in the main areas and residents can furnish their own rooms.
From what I have experienced of the menu, meals appear to be nutritious and varied. Residents are encouraged to eat meals together in the
dining room, although they can choose to eat meals in their own room etc. Drinks jugs are left in rooms and drinks/snacks are offered at regular intervals – but they can also request food/ drink at any time.
Residents and family members are encouraged to be involved through open and informal discussions at regular ‘Residents and Relatives Meetings’ and are encouraged to speak about any points they would like to raise.
I am confident that mum is safe, well looked after and most
of all happy.
All the staff are worth their weight in gold, with the patience of saints with residents.
Housekeeping staff are also approachable and deal with anything I am not happy with in the best way they can.
The home itself just needs redecorating and some of the furniture is looking tired and needs replacing. Apart from that its good, gardens could do with some more colourful planting to help it look more homely. Overall I am pleased with the way my mum has been looked after over the past four years and I am sure the rest of my family agrees.
Good friendly staff. Good activities brought in. You visit when you want.
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I started working in care when I was 16 years old. There is nothing like care, it's really rewarding in its own way. Every single day is different and every single day you get that one little lightbulb moment where you are proud of how you have helped improve someone's life.
I started working with Larchwood Care in 2004 as a carer, progressing to senior carer, team leader, deputy manager and then manager. During that time I have achieved and an NVQ level 4 in management and level 3 in health and social care. In 2014 my career brought me to Dove Court as a home manager, covering maternity initially, which turned into the full-time job I have now.
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