Davlyn House

41 Bull Lane, Brindley Ford, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7QL
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9.9 26 Reviews
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'Exceptional Care for Exceptional people'.

Davlyn House Care is an outstanding home (December 2020). Starting with simply 6 bedrooms in 1985 it has now become a 29 bedroom care home, with views overlooking beautiful fields of Brindley Ford.

Most rooms at Davlyn House have an ensuite and access to high facilities.
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Care Provided by Davlyn House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 29 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Davlyn House Care is all inclusive, there are no hidden fees, please call us for information.

Contact Davlyn House to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Contact Davlyn House to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Owner

  • Davlyn House Care Ltd

Person in charge

  • Lesley Flatley (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (29)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (25)

Visiting

  • Davlyn House Care believes the well being of residents is paramount and therefore has an open door policy for family and friends on visiting.

Parking

  • Parking is available onsite.

Davlyn House Reviews (26)

9.9

Davlyn House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Davlyn House has 26 reviews.

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Review from Michelle S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care provided at Davlyn House is second to none, my mum spent the last 4 years of her life there, moving in just before the start of the pandemic. From the beginning the staff could not do enough for her, they helped us stay in contact by setting up video call sessions, keeping in regular phone
contact with us to let us know how she was etc. Mum was always encouraged to take part in the many activities provided and even took part in pampering sessions where she had a facial and her nails done! When mum was at the end of her life the care she received was amazing, staff maintained her dignity at all times and were so compassionate towards me and my family , cannot recommend this place highly enough
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Review from A R (Friend of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fabulous place Davlyn House is!
Everyone here has been so amazing and welcoming! The food is really lovely! The company and staff are so kind and caring! Really can't recommend Davlyn House Care enough! Well done all of you at Davlyn House Care!
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing, they are always welcoming and go above and beyond for all of the residents. The quality of care is exceptional. There is always something going on - activities, parties, crafts etc - everyone is treated like family.
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Review from Ian D (Friend of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't say enough good things about this lovely care home. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're met with warmth, kindness, and a genuine sense of care. The staff are not only professional and attentive but also incredibly compassionate-they truly go the extra mile to make residents feel
at home.


The environment is clean, bright, and welcoming, with thoughtful touches that make it feel more like a home than a facility. Activities are varied and engaging, helping residents stay active and connected, and the meals are nutritious and well-prepared.


Most importantly, there's a strong sense of community here. The team treats residents with dignity and respect, and it's clear that relationships are built on trust and genuine affection. Families are kept well-informed and involved, which brings great peace of mind.


If you're looking for a place where your loved one will be well cared for and valued, I wholeheartedly recommend Davlyn House. It's truly a special place

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Review from G F (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Davlyn House is truly such an amazing place!
The staff care so much for residents and always so welcoming to family members. Everyone is treated with respect, compassion, and dignity.
I would highly recommend Davlyn house to anyone looking for a care home
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Review from Heather J (Friend of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow! Davlyn house is fabulous, what a fantastic event we attended today. The staff are really lovely kind and caring. It's a pleasure to visit Davlyn house each time to see my mum so settled every time I visit. Thank you x
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great quality of care and consideration for the dignity of the residents. Kind and knowledgeable staff members make a difficult time more manageable. The care manager and other staff go above and beyond to ensure the residents are well cared for and given dignity. Highly recommend.
Reply from Lesley Flatley, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you so much for the lovely comments, it is a pleasure to care for our lovely residents. Dignity is so imprtant for every one.

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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the staff to be caring and very professional........they treated the patients with patience and dignity.....the overall atmosphere was great......the rooms..the toilets..bathing and kitchen are very clean and tidy.
Reply from Lesley Flatley, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you for your feedback, its always a pleasure to care for our residents

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Review from Rachael D (Next of Kin) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Davlyn house is one of the most well run homes around here.
The care and attention that the carers and team give to the Residents is 10 out of 10.
It's a truly warm,happy enviroment, lots of great entertainment, lovely and clean, great food and Happy residents.
Keep up your amazing good work.
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Review from M C (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Davlyn House has been a wonderful help with their friendly staff and excellent care. It is well organised and very clean, they also go above and beyond to meet your needs/requirements. There are plenty of activities which are well-structured and catered to everyone. Couldn't recommend enough.
Reply from Lesley Flatley, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is a real pleasure to care for our residents.

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Review from Jo G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad moved into Davlyn House a few months ago and he loves it. He says he is treated like the king. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who are caring for him. It's a lovely friendly and caring home.
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Review from David F (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is being cared for wonderfully in Davlyn House. She is safe and content with her lot. Having had a couple of falls, the staff notified us immediately and it is such a relief knowing that there was someone on hand immediately, a stark contrast to the situation when she fell in her own home. I am
fully aware that Mum can be difficult but the staff are unfailingly cheerful and encouraging. I hope that she can be persuaded to mix more but she is conscious of her lack of mobility and failing eyesight. A special word for the care manager who has done everything to make sure Mum is content and is always positive about her future and ongoing care.
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Review from Martin C (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum made Davlyn House her home recently and is settling in well. All the staff are very attentive and caring. Mum loves the music-related singing and dancing activities, earning herself the title of dancing queen. Thanks to all at Davlyn House.
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Review from G L (Respite Resident) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum stayed in Davlyn House for respite from December 2022. It was chosen for being small and very cosy. The manager is extremely caring and compassionate. As Mum's dementia became worse, she adapted the bedroom and her care plan to suit Mum's growing needs. The carers worked very hard to give her daily
personal care and were always on hand to help out with any problems.
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Review from Paul J (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law initially stayed at the home for respite care but once a place became available she was more than happy to become a full-time resident. In all this time she has been well looked after and the staff spend time encouraging her to become involved in all the home activities which I understand
are numerous. All her needs are well catered for and the home always keeps me informed of any issues which occur during the time I am not able to visit. I can highly recommend Davlyn House and the staff.
Reply from Lesley Flatley's, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you for your kind comments, it's a pleasure to care for our residents and we are very glad that she enjoys the activities.

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Review from Louise G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Davlyn House consistently show patience, compassion and respect, and I feel extremely confident and reassured that my mother's needs are being met. My mother moved into the home earlier this year, and the staff could not have done more to help her settle. They've made a genuine effort to
find out about her life and what she likes/dislikes, and they always keep the family updated (including photos and videos). The running of the home, by the manager and office staff (including the head office) is also very efficient and professional - they are clearly very experienced and dedicated in their roles.
Davlyn House offers organised activities/events for the residents to experience too if they wish to participate, e.g. singing, exercise, music entertainment, crafts, and panto, to name a few. This clean, warm and welcoming home also has a pleasant outdoor area, offers excellent food and some of the bedrooms have a lovely view of the fields/horses. I would highly recommend Davlyn House.
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Review from Teresa A (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Attended Christmas party on Saturday 9th December. Staff worked extremely hard ensuring that both myself and mum were well looked after.
Food was excellent. With a good range of sandwiches, side dishes, quiches, salad and deserts, it could not be faulted and a credit to staff who had obviously worked
extremely hard in producing such a delicious buffet.
A present from Santa for all residents and a selection box for all children, was a lovely touch. A big thank you to all staff and management for all you hard work.
Reply from Lesley Flatley's, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you very much for taking the time out to share your positive experience at Davlyn House.

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Review from Carol L (Sister of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister became a resident at Davlyn House around September this year after hearing and reading of the home’s good reputation. Even after just a few visits to my sister I was not disappointed.
The staff have been second to none in helping my sister, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, to settle
in. The organised activities, the one to one care and attention, the regular close communication with family has collectively been reassuring.
I have also received photographs and videos that have shown my sister happy and smiling in spite of the effects of this cruel disease. She has made me smile for the first time in ages.
The manager is very personable and obviously holds the residents well being as a priority.
I cannot thank everyone there enough.
Reply from Lesley Flatley's, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you for your lovely kind words, and taking the time to share your postivie experience at Davlyn House. Your kind words really inspire us to continue providing the best care possible.

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Review from Claire P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is quite simply an outstanding care home. The staff are amazing, they go beyond their job and care for Mum with affection. She couldn't be in a better place and we are grateful every day that we found Davlyn.
Reply from Lesley Flatley's, Manager at Davlyn House

Thank you very much for your kind words, it is a pleasure caring for our residents

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Review from Eric H (Husband of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife spent respite care at Davlyn House and also attended some daycare sessions.
The care and love that she received was amazing. The staff were so attentive and supportive.
I can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you all.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.945)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10 for Davlyn House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.945 for Davlyn House is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 237 Ratings = 4.945
  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 Davlyn House is based on 20 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 29 registered maximum number of service users is 5.8, which has been reached with 20 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: 7 Nov 2018

Overall Outstanding

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

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Meet the Team (2)

Lesley

Lesley Flatley

Job Title: Manager

Lesley has been managing Davlyn House for more than 30 years. She is the heart and soul of the home, ensuring that every resident is provided with first-class service and the entire staff team have everything they need.


Lesley is a trustee for the National Dignity Council and a Dementia Friends Champion. She is also the Registered Managers' Chairperson and has been recognised as an outstanding individual carer in the Staffordshire Dignity Awards.


Lesley is very involved in the local community organisations including the Brindley Ford Residents association committee. Would you believe she has spare time to also be part of the Brindley Ford Village choir?


Fun Fact: Lesley will only drink tea out of a white mug and drinks from a glass, never a can!

Kerry

Kerry Leadbeater

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Kerry has been at Davlyn House for 16 years, in that time she has achieved a Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Kerry is also a Dignity champion and Dementia friends champion. She has completed her AET (Award in Education Training) and is a key member of our senior leadership team.


Kerry has been invaluable in helping to make the business operation more efficient and introducing care changes into Davlyn House.


Her skills at Davlyn House go way beyond the operation of the home, she can often be seen in the kitchen making her famous Cheesecake (a favourite of staff and residents!).


Fun Fact: Kerry hates baked beans!

Frequently Asked Questions about Davlyn House

What types of Care is Davlyn House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Davlyn House have?

There are 29 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Davlyn House?

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

How far is Davlyn House to the centre of Stoke-on-Trent?

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

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