Dove Court

Seaton Down Hill, Seaton EX12 2JD
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Dove Court Care Home, Seaton, is part of a friendly care service that has benefited from significant investment and refurbishment, as well as a strong focus on quality training.

An experienced team knows the importance of providing a service that offers a personal touch, whether for short or long-term needs or convalescent care. Wheelchair users are able to feel at home at Dove Court, which has assisted bathrooms and specialist lifts.

The home has recently been rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (September 2019).
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • 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: £1262 – £1586
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1332 – £1656

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dove Court 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

  • Amanda Tant-Miller (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (15)

Dove Court Reviews (87)

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Dove Court has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dove Court has 87 reviews.

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Review from Martin O (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are so friendly and supportive to my mum who has been at the home for 12 months. They provide excellent care, food and regular activities which Mum enjoys. It has been a big relief that Mum is in good hands and we are always kept informed between our regular visits. I would highly recommend
Dove Court as the consistent staff make Mum's support environment so positive.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for your lovely review of Dove Court. We are pleased to hear that the staff are so friendly and supportive to your mum. We are delighted the home has provided a big relief that your Mum is in good hands and you are always kept informed between your regular visits. It is great feedback that your mum enjoys the regular activities that our Activity Team do, and the staff also provide excellent care and food. Thank you for recommending Dove Court and we will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Diane O (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has settled in really well at Dove Court. She is happy and well looked after which is fantastic to see. The care she receives is excellent and all the staff are supportive and caring. As visitors we are always treated well.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for your lovely review of Dove Court. We are delighted to hear that your mother-in-law has settled in really well, and that she is happy and well looked after. We are happy to hear that the staff are supportive and the care she receives is excellent. We are also glad that as visitors, you are always treated well. We are always happy for loved ones, family and friends to visit and do encourage this, so that is great feedback. We will pass on your kind words to the team at Dove Court.

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Review from Roger C (Friend of Resident) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have known the registered manager for 6 years. During that time she has been of immense help with care for my friend. Kind, personable, helpful and diligent in her duties, I couldn't have asked for more.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We are happy to hear that the manager has been an immense help with care for your friend and that she is kind, personable, helpful and diligent in her duties. We will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Paddy M (Son of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would single out Dove Court for the exceptional quality of care, which is warm, attentive, friendly and compassionate. My mother recently died at the home after being a resident for four years and the gentle and loving way she was looked after in her final weeks and days meant so much to my family.
My father lives there now and is so well looked after. He drove a car until recently and greatly appreciated the parking space he was given. I would highly recommend Dove Court.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are pleased to hear that the care quality is exceptional at Dove Court, and that the team looked after your mother in a gentle and loving way. We are sorry to hear the loss of your mother, our hearts goes out to you and your family.I will pass on your kind words to the team at Dove Court. Thank you again.

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Review from G D (Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had my 90th birthday with my family. I had cake and decorations. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your 90th birthday with your family. We will pass on your review to the team at Dove Court.

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Review from E M (Resident) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoy living at Dove Court. The staff are kind.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for taking the time to review Dove Court. We are happy to hear that you enjoy living at Dove Court and that the staff are kind. We will pass on your lovely words to the team.

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Review from K P (Niece of Resident) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thoughtful, kind, friendly and warm, that's the Dove Court team. They took time and care to find out who my aunt was as a person and what she loved to do. She so enjoyed living there, especially the social side in the beautiful sun room, and the outings to places when she was well enough to go. The
art and music sessions were a special highlight as, from childhood, she'd loved to sketch, paint and enjoyed a good song.


As a family member, I always felt welcome as part of the Dove Court community too and loved having an open invitation to join our aunt for lunch or tea. The staff became like family - now my aunt's sadly gone, I'll really miss them though hope to stay in touch somehow. I'd recommend Dove Court to anyone looking for a care home for themselves (as my aunt did, she chose it herself) or for a loved one. Good care homes are hard to find but, at Dove Court, 'care' and 'home' truly are at the heart of what they do. Huge thanks from me, for everything, to the whole team.

Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you always felt welcome when visiting Dove Court and that your aunt enjoyed living at the home. The Doveleigh Care team send our love and support to you and your aunt's loved ones. Thank you again for your kind words, and we will pass this on to Dove Court.

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Review from M W (Friend of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I went to visit an old friend at Dove Court (for a firework display), little did I know there would be refreshments for all and all the staff from the manager to the domestic staff were there to greet and help in any way possible. I would like to move in myself.
Reply from Lacie Stembridge, Marketing Administrator at Dove Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted that you attended our firework display and that all the staff were helpful. We hope you had a lovely evening at the firework display whilst catching up with your friend.

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Review from M E (Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My room is very nice. You laugh a lot as the staff are very friendly and dutiful. The food (especially curry) is wonderful.
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Review from K H (Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Food very good. Swimming enjoyed. Family visit very good. Staff first class.
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Review from J V (Friend of Resident) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have been amazed at the support and care being offered. My friend has settled so well and after talking about how she is being cared for and the friends she has made. A fantastic care home with fantastic people!
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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dove Court is fabulous. The staff are all professional and incredibly caring with a full calendar of activities and lovely wholesome meals provided. It feels like a hotel and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Amy Burt, General Manager at Dove Court

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We will pass on your positive comments to our wonderful staff team. We are thrilled to hear your lovely feedback on our activity programme and the food our cooks prepare fresh daily.

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Review from Trevor S (Husband of Resident) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had experience of two care homes in the area but we have never seen such outstanding care as Dove Court.
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Review from M S (Friend of Resident) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend this home as all staff are extremely friendly and couldn't do enough for my frined.
It's a lovely, bright and light home with lovely views, my friend had a lovely room.
Plenty of activities and lovely food.
5 stars.
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Review from K M (Great-grandson of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My great-nan was at Dove Court for nearly 2 years. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there. She made new friends and was able to engage with new people and join new clubs. She enjoyed trips out and family were also invited to join in. I had many roast lunches with her and we were able to arrange a birthday
party in the lower floor dining area. I would highly recommend Dove Court, the staff are helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Branden H (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for the last 6 months. It was a big change for her from living on her own at mid-90s. It took her a while to settle in, but the staff were very kind and supportive and gave her time and space to "find her feet." She is now well settled, loves her room, and participates
in lots of afternoon activities. She now has a social life and loves the company and the staff.
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Review from M R (Respite Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all kind, considerate and thoughtful. I soon felt better and enjoyed my few weeks I had at Dove Court.
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Review from J P (Grandson of Resident) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandad has respite care at Dove Court. He had lovely food and was taken out on trips most days. The room he had was very nice and there is a lovely view from the conservatory. The staff are very kind and they looked after him well. They cooked English breakfast for him whenever he wanted and nothing
was too much trouble.
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Review from Norma H (Resident) published on 19 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff very helpful, food is excellent. Room is lovely. I like to chat to the staff. When my family visit, they have tea and biscuits. I am looked after very well.
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Review from C P (Resident) published on 3 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have lived at Dove Court for a long time. I have a lovely view from my room and it is never dull.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for Dove Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.951 for Dove Court is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.951
  2. 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 Dove Court is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 12 Sep 2019

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 04 Sep 2025

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Meet the Team (2)

Amanda

Amanda

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2017

My name is Amanda and I became the manager for Dove Court in April 2024.


I have worked for the company since 2017. I came on board as an assistant manager and progressed to a manager.


I have always worked in the care profession since I was 19 years old and I thoroughly enjoy it.

I enjoy ensuring the residents are empowered to make day-to-day decisions over their lives and believe safeguarding is of the utmost importance.


I’m glad that Doveleigh Care can make a difference in so many people’s lives – staff and residents included.

Nikii

Nikii

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

My name is Nikii and I am Dove Court’s Deputy Manager.


I started working in Domiciliary care in 2014 and progressed to a supervisor and eventually a Care Coordinator.


I wanted a change from working in the community so started working in a care home as a senior carer in 2021, during the COVID pandemic.


I have been at Dove Court since late 2021 and have just been promoted to deputy manager this April.
I love to make a difference in people’s lives and enjoy providing good support and guidance to staff members.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Court

What types of Care is Dove Court registered for?

Older Person Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Dove Court have?

There are 28 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dove Court?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dove Court to the centre of Seaton?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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