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Doveridge Care Home

South Street, Colyton, Devon EX24 6PS
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We have always found the staff most welcoming and friendly.Christine H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton
Food is excellent and varied and plenty of different activities organised.Anne B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Doveridge Care Home, Colyton
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, 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.

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,547 - £1,694£1,617 - £1,764

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

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)

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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.

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Review from John T (Resident / Service User) published on 1 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 / Service User) published on 17 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 / Service User) published on 17 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very happy, comfortable home. I am very happy here. Staff are kind and helpful.

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Review from J N (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 T N (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Submitted via Website
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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 Michael H (Husband of Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Elizabeth B (Sister of Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother moved to Doveridge Care Home in June because she had dementia and found it difficult at home. She loved it and enjoyed going out on trips for tea and scones at garden centres and lots more. She loved the company and made new friends. The staff were very kind to her and all the residents made us welcome too. Our mother died after a short illness and after the hospital she was bought back to Doveridge Care Home where she felt safe. The girls hospice nurses and everyone were wonderful. We were treated very kindly and were told to treat the place like home. We were able to stay in Mum's room with her until the end. The kindness and care were exceptional. A better place I will never know.

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Review from Valerie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been at Doveridge since early June, she settled in well, she enjoyed the outings and activities. A friendly lady, she loved the friendly staff who were wonderful to her. She died after a short illness. We the family were treated so well. We were able to stay with her in her room until the end. The endless care and kindness was amazing.

My mother wanted for nothing and we didn't either. They made us so welcome. We had meals that were freshly made as we are vegetarians. We were able to use the shower room and felt very cared for. A wonderful home, only sorry mum wasn't there longer.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 July 2019
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Outstanding
  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 04 August 2026

Please contact the home for more details.

News (4) & Events (0)

News
  • 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...

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Meet the Team (1)

Sharon
Sharon Job Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 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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