Doveridge Care Home

South Street, Colyton EX24 6PS
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  • Doveridge Care Home, Colyton
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.

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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1456 – £1596
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1456 – £1596
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1526 – £1673
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1526 – £1673

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Doveridge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sharon Chedzoy (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (62)

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Doveridge Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Doveridge Care Home has 62 reviews.

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Review from N H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from J H (Resident) published on 19 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think this home is very good. The staff are very lovely. The food is excellent. The room is very nice. I really enjoy the trips out.
I am happy here.

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Review from Alistair H (Son of Resident) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum gets brilliant care at Doveridge.
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.

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Review from Megan T (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Allan K (Husband of Resident) published on 17 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has now spent a year in Doveridge.
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.

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Review from Rachel L (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Mike G (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Ben H (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 13 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really enjoy my visits to Doveridge. The staff are all so lovely and make a big effort to do all they can for everyone.
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.

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Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has now visited Doveridge for a respite stay and for day care. He has been extremely happy here, finding the staff very friendly and happy to attend to all of his needs.
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.

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Review from John T (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 1 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are very good at helping people. I enjoy all the home cooked food, especially the tea and cakes.

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Review from K P (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 17 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy here. All the staff are very kind and caring. The food is excellent. I feel cared for and safe.

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Review from J N (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 17 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very happy, comfortable home. I am very happy here. Staff are kind and helpful.

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Review from T N (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Doveridge Care Home is an excellent care home. Staff are friendly, caring and always focussed on the residents. The staff are always striving for best practice. Management strong and always looking for improvements.

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Review from J N (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home provided good care for mum and looked after her very well. She was able to eat well and regularly and enjoyed several trips out and regular activities in the home. Communication was easy as we could speak anytime on the phone and could also visit regularly.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my mother receives at Doveridge. She is happy and secure.

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Review from Violet T (Wife of Resident) published on 15 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always friendly and visitors are welcomed. My husband is well looked after day and night.

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Review from Wendy L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can only express my gratitude to the manager and staff for the excellent care and love my mother is getting in this wonderful home. All credit to all staff, my mother couldn't be better cared for anywhere. Many many thanks.

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Review from Donna T (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Doveridge since January this year following two short periods in other homes. Staff at Doveridge have made my Mum feel very welcome and she has settled in quickly. This kindness has been extended to my Dad who visits daily and staff are very supportive towards him, he often eats with
Mum, adding a bit of normality to their lives. Recently it was Mum's 80th birthday and the home let us take over one of the lounges for a family party enabling us to make a very special memory.
Mum's dementia is very hard to come to terms with but I have found the staff supportive and there for us too. Any worries we may have we can discuss with the Manager who is very friendly and approachable. Mum's Keyworker is very kind and caring and has been exceptional in the way she looks after Mum, nothing is too much trouble.
I have found Doveridge to be a very homely home and the care is of a very high standard. I would not hesitate to recommend it.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Sister of Resident) published on 8 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister is a resident of Doveridge. I find all the staff very welcoming and friendly and am pleased with the excellent care my sister is getting and their attention to detail.

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Review from Michael H (Husband of Resident) published on 8 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Care and consideration is excellent. My wife could not be in a better care home. All staff are obviously well trained and very professional and all understand the needs and requirements of all residents.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.978)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10 for Doveridge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.978 for Doveridge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (175 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.978

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Doveridge Care Home is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Jul 2019

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    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Outstanding

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 07 Aug 2025

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Meet the Team (1)

Sharon

Sharon

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2023

I have been with Doveleigh Care for nearly 8 years, starting as an assistant manager (team leader) progressing to a deputy, acting manager and now at present registered manager, I started at Dove Court for 6 years where I became manager and moved to Doveridge to learn different skills working with residents with a diagnosis of dementia.
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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