Dove House

This care home is amazing. All the staff are very caring and show a great deal of love and respect for the lady (my dear friend of 20 years) that the staff care for. I call very often to the home and there is always a warm welcome from the staff. Food wise, the kitchen has a big open window so you can see what is being served for your loved ones. There is always at lunchtime, fresh veg, meat and the food always smells great. On a personal level, I think all the staff do a great job in looking after the residents.

Thank you all at Dove House for the love and support you show my dear friend. May I also say that my friend is very pleased and happy to be with you at Dove House. Please keep up all the good work you do. Thank you so much.

My mother of almost 91 years old has been a resident of Dove House for over 2 years. She has dementia and she recently had her hip pinned at the local hospital but they never gave her any exercise. However, I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at Dove House and the care they have given my mother. It’s far better than the hospital.

Dove House have got her appetite back with some perseverance of a member of staff feeding her, to the point where she is now feeding herself again. They have got her weight bearing and walking a little with a zimmer - I can’t believe the difference in her.

We read so much about how awful some of these homes are - and we’ve seen some of them - but thank goodness for Dove House and for the manager who runs it all. The food is lovely, the place is clean and the staff are great. It’s not an easy job but thank you all. I would highly recommend Dove House to anyone.

This is mums 3rd nursing home and by far the best. One huge difference I've noticed from the others is that everyone seems to have time for a chat or to listen and that little bit of time makes a HUGE difference.

For the past 2 years, we have been very fortunate to have mum cared for by the staff at Dove House, Sudbury. After a recent fall, my mother was admitted to the hospital, having an operation to pin mums hip.

Being almost 91 years of age mum has now lost confidence is very anxious. You hear bad rumours about care homes but you should never have to fear going into our hospitals! Even the manager of Dove House has stayed at the hospital with us until 10 pm at night. How fortunate we are that Dove House has such caring staff – I can’t praise them enough, nothing is too much trouble. A new bed has already been ordered for mums return on Wednesday. I give three cheers to the manager and staff at Dove House – you are all truly amazing – so thank you again for your superb care.

Dove House care home is quite simply a wonderful environment for everyone involved - the residents, the staff and the visitors. My Nanna has been there for a few years and the staff care for her as if she is one of their own - they're polite, helpful and treat her with nothing but the utmost respect. Staff members have built an excellent rapport with my Nan and the fact that they are able to share jokes with her and make her laugh demonstrates not only their commitment to the job but also the dedication they have to ensure residents don't feel sad, forgotten or alone. The manager is a lovely woman who never fails to go above and beyond to provide what's best for her residents and I have no doubt in my mind that she is 110% committed to Dove House. Overall, the care my Great Nanna receives puts my mind at ease because I know that every employee at Dove House does everything they can to look after her, day in and day out.

I would recommend Dove House to anyone looking for a care home in the Burton, Uttoxeter areas.

My Uncle was at Dove House from February this year until the 20/9/17 and received the most wonderful care from the staff. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them and my Uncle was extremely happy there until he passed away. Therefore, I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone seeking care for a loved one.

The staff and management have the most wonderful attention to detail with the care they provide which is everything you only want for a loved one.

I have got my nana and my uncle in this care home and I cannot rate the care given to them enough. I would highly rate the home and the care given to my relatives. Nothing is too much trouble, the carers are all brilliant. My nana is quite a picky eater and the chefs in the home are really good. The manager will go above and beyond to make sure her residents are all looked after and kept well.

This is a very caring home. The manager and the staff put residents first every time which is so important. Any concerns I have are dealt with immediately to make sure I am completely at ease and I'm sure I would not have the care for my husband anywhere else to the high standard he currently receives. I could not fault the manager or the staff and feel my husband, who has dementia, is in the best possible place. It's a beautiful place in equally beautiful surroundings. There are lots of trees and wildlife for him to see and hear - it's wonderful. The food is great, I've been there at mealtimes and there is always a choice of good wholesome food. Of course, if it were an ideal world, I would be at home with my husband but unfortunately, he needs more care than I can provide for him at home. Dove House really is a special place.

The staff are very caring and explained everything about mums care, kept me informed. Thanks to all the staff for looking after mum. They talk to all the residents having a laugh and sing a long, plenty of drinks coming round for residents and visitors.

My father was at Dove House from April 2014 until his death in October 2015. Dad was treated with kindness, care and respect by all the staff at Dove House, and his wishes were respected. When Dad became bedridden from July 2015 until his death, his care could not have been better. The staff always kept us informed of how Dad was, how he was eating and drinking, and always telephoned to let us know if they had to call out the Doctor or District Nurse. We were always made welcome, and they were very caring and supportive to the whole family when Dad was so ill.

We are glad that Dad was at Dove House when in last few months - on his last visit to a local hospital he was in for only 28 hours but because he had been kept on a hard bed he developed a bed sore - something that had not happened all the time he was at Dove House.

Our local GP, who also cared for residents at the home had told us that whenever he had asked for anything to be done for a resident it was done straight away.

It was a very sad time for Dad and all the family when Dad could no longer be cared for at home, but we knew he was in good hands at Dove House.

The care my mother receives here is amazing, she is looked after by kind, caring, compassionate and professional staff. The home is spotlessly clean, warm, bright and cheerful. The food is very good and there's always a choice. Staff are wonderful, very approachable and always have time for me whenever I visit. The Manager has the best interests of the residents at heart and organises activities and fund raising events for the benefit of residents. There is always a sense of calm in Dove House and all residents present well - maintaining dignity is at the forefront of all care.

Our mum was in Dove House for 7 years and the care the staff provided was very good, the home was warm and fresh, the meals were very tasty as I have had dinner and tea with mum. You can go any time to see your family member. It is a big decision for families to put the care of a loved one in a home but mum was very happy and safe there.