
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.
I stay at Doveridge. I enjoy my time. Very nice home. Staff were very nice.
My mum has just had a short respite at Doveridge after becoming very restless and withdrawn at home. The staff were patient, caring and understanding. They reassured her and kept her safe and occupied. She even joined in some activities towards the end of her stay. The whole family felt very happy with her care.
I have enjoyed my life in Doveridge.
Doveridge is an excellent care home. I have made some friends and enjoy my time with them. The staff help me where needed and we have a laugh together and I enjoy activities. I could have not chosen a better home. I am so happy at Doveridge.
Doveridge has brought Mum back to us - we could not ask for more. Thank you.
Cannot be faulted.
The premises are clean and warm.
Lots of laughter in the home each resident is treated with respect and dignity.
I go into various homes and would have no hesitation in recommending Doveridge Colyton as the best.
Mummy's room was cheerful, with windows at both ends. She was only there temporarily before moving to a new care home in another part of the country but was very well cared for while there.
Mum has been very well cared for and supported at Doveridge. Staff have shown sensitivity and consideration in all aspects of care and as a result, mum has thrived. She seems to sleep well, looks well, is very happy in her own skin and has gained weight.
After merely a few weeks here, a definite transformation is noticeable in my mother. She has never been difficult, but now it is obvious that she is positively happy. The care is excellent. Mother thrives when she get such personal, empathetic attention. We look forward to the coming weeks and to an increase in Mother's happiness. We shall try to visit frequently as it is obviously important that we all know each other.
My mum has recently been moved to the home. I find the staff very friendly and obliging. They treat the residents with respect and dignity and lots of encouragement and laughter. I would recommend the home to others.
I am happy here.
The staff are first class and really look after her.
The food is good too, really imaginative, even though the food needs liquidising.
Would not hesitate to recommend.
Mum has been a resident here for 9 years and during that time her care has been outstanding. The staff are kind and jolly and professional at all times. Nothing is too much trouble. It really does feel like Mum's 'home' and not an institution. As her needs have changed the staff have adjusted her care accordingly, ensuring that she is always safe and comfortable. A truly outstanding care home. Thank you for taking care of Mum.
My observations are really very similar to my last review.
The atmosphere is akin to a large family.
There is laughter and chatter and leg pulling, but the needs of the residents are paramount.
Inevitably there are staff changes but newcomers very quickly fit into the Doveridge ethos.
To date, I have spent a lot of time visiting and sharing meals with my wife.
I am always made welcome.
I congratulate all the staff.
I would like to thank all the dedicated staff at Doveridge for the love and care they have shown my mum while she was a resident there. They got to know Mum like a member of the family and always treated her with dignity, respect and a positive attitude. I felt they all genuinely cared and wanted the best for her. I would recommend Doveridge without hesitation.
My mum came into Doveridge mid-May 2017 following a diagnosis of vascular dementia/alzheimer's. She died at the beginning of December from pneumonia aged 97. Although she lost the power of speech, she was always able to indicate her feelings and that was that she was happy and wanted to stay. That surprised me as mum was always fiercely independent and rejected any suggestion in the past of moving to a care home.
Doveridge is special because the staff really care and are kind and respectful in a natural way. That stems from management and although there has been a change of manager, I am confident that unique level of care will be maintained. I visited every week not always on the same day or time, I was always offered lunch. The building isn't perfect, the location is beautiful, but it is the staff who matter most and they have been brilliant.
I like meeting new friends and sit talking with them or going out on trips together. We sit in the garden when it is nice and I really enjoy this.
I feel like I have an extended family here now it's really lovely.
He says the food is excellent and you can always ask for more. He has also found that the trips out with the activities organiser are very enjoyable and there is always a drink and a snack to look forward to.
His room was of an excellent standard, with a large en-suite shower room, where he could manage a daily shower with little help, this made him feel very happy as it gave him a confidence boost.
He is looking forward to visiting again in the future.
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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