
We have always found the staff most welcoming and friendly.Christine H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Food is excellent and varied and plenty of different activities organised.Anne B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Doveridge is amazing and all the staff is so helpful. I would highly recommend it.R G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have always found the staff most welcoming and friendly.Christine H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Food is excellent and varied and plenty of different activities organised.Anne B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Doveridge is amazing and all the staff is so helpful. I would highly recommend it.R G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Doveridge Care Home is the only care home located in the market town of Colyton, Devon. It provides dementia care for older people.
The home was rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission on 18 July 2019. As of June 2022, less than one per cent of all care homes have received such a high rating.
Care Provided by Doveridge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Doveridge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Doveridge Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Doveleigh Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Chedzoy (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Doveridge Care Home Reviews (73)
Doveridge Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Doveridge Care Home has 73 reviews.
Mum's care is always excellent her dementia is progressing and her care plan has been adapted for this. The staff are so amazing with mum always there with a kind word and a hug. After I leave mum when visiting her I walk away knowing she couldn't be in a better place.
The staff have honestly been beyond wonderful. My dad came for a two-week stay and we think he really enjoyed his time here. He is not normally very sociable, but the time here brought him out of his shell, and seeing him enjoy the company of the staff and things like the singer and guitarist who came to perform was so lovely! His room was super and he hasn't eaten so much good food in ages. We can't thank everyone enough.
Mum has been at Doveridge for over four years and the care, compassion, love and friendship that she has received has been exceptional. We have always found the staff most welcoming and friendly. You always get a lovely cup of tea and cake or biscuits. Mum passed away in the care of Doveridge and I cannot fault the time and devotion shown to her at the end. Many thanks to all.
My Mother was a resident at Doveridge for a few weeks after being discharged from the hospital in January 2024. We found the care to be excellent and the staff very caring and helpful. It was a pity that she could not stay longer.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are so pleased to hear you found our service to be excellent. We will pass your kind words on to the care team.
My mother is in Doveridge Care Home. I think they look after her very well. Nice food and entertainment, she also enjoys going out.
Every care is given to my wife and she loves the care home and enjoys all the things they arrange.
All the staff at Doveridge are very caring and supportive. Food is excellent and varied and plenty of different activities organised. We particularly appreciate the support given to help my father, who still lives at home, when visiting my mother in Doveridge. The care given, after Mum's recent fall, could not be faulted. Thank you for looking after Mum.
Mum has been at Doveridge Care Home since February, three months now. Mum has settled in really well, she especially loves the food. I feel at ease when I leave her as I know she is being well looked after. Doveridge is amazing and all the staff is so helpful. I would highly recommend it.
This is the second visit for Mum's respite care and both times she has been so well cared for and looked after. I can highly recommend Doveridge and hopefully, we can arrange another respite break later this year.
Staff and service are first-class. All very nice. Excellent! Very nice. Five-star.
The staff were excellent, very efficient, kind and caring. The home is very clean and tidy.
The staff were brilliant, couldn't wish for any better.
Nothing was too much trouble.
High quality of care. Customer focused. Good communication if issues occur. Activities offered. Regular reviews of the care plan. Doveridge Care Home always welcoming to visitors.
I just like to say that the care that my dad gets is amazing. Never had any problems with his care in all the years he has been at Doveridge. All good, no problems.
Dovedale is lovely and the staff are great. The food is great and I like going out on the bus.
I think Doveridge Care Home is excellent. I don't think there is anywhere that could look after the residents any better.
My grandad had a fall and became very unwell, we had to find a care home quickly. Doveridge Care Home was brilliant and could take him on the same day as I phoned to enquire about a room (respite). He has been very happy here and very well looked after, the only reason for leaving is because he requires full nursing care now.
Food very good.
Staff very helpful.
Excellent care, and my room is always clean and excellent.
Service is very good.
I couldn't have wished for better care, the staff are wonderful, and will never forget the kindness I have received. I certainly recommend Doveridge to anyone in need with confidence. Thank you.
It is very pleasant. The staff are very kind. Food is pretty good. Activities are very enjoyable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 July 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 04 August 2026Please contact the home for more details.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 29 Oct 2025
Doveridge Care Home took part in 'Wear It Pink' to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Together they raised £100! Well done team Doveridge!
- 02 Sep 2025
The Activity Team at Doveridge took a group of residents out to Exmouth and they went on a boat trip that went to Topsham and back. It was a great...
- 07 Mar 2025
Maggie, Margret and Mary enjoyed a spa morning at Doveridge which is organised by the Activities Team. The residents listened to relaxing music, had cool cucumbers on the eyes, foot...
There are no upcoming events for Doveridge Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (24)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Doveridge Care Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Doveleigh Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Doveridge Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Doveridge Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in the care industry for 21 years, I started my career doing homecare which I really enjoyed and this fitted around young children commitments at the time. I had a slight change of career in care when the children were old enough for me to do this, I worked in a children's care home as a support worker for children with challenging behaviour and autism, this was an enjoyable challenge and I learnt a lot of different skills.
I got into care as it was something I was always interested in and caring is very natural to my personality.
Outside of work family time is important, I have 2 very young grandchildren who I enjoy watching grow up, I enjoy travelling so every opportunity I am jetting off somewhere warm.
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