Dove Tree House

89-91 Heavitree Road, Exeter EX1 2ND
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Dove Tree House is a thirty-five capacity care home fully staffed and resourced to carry out a range of personal care needs, being ideal for old age-related needs, while also for dementia care and for adults with a physical disability.

The home takes on many long-term care needs, respecting the individual and welcoming to loved ones, as well as offering respite and day care to further reach out to vulnerable adults from the surrounding Exeter community.

Residents have access to numerous activities and have personal interests supported, including through organised outings and in-house entertainments.
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Care Provided by Dove Tree 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 35 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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £950 – £1627
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £950 – £1627
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £950 – £1627
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £950 – £1627

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dove Tree House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Mary Davidson (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (31)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • The home welcomes visitors to the home between the hours of 11.00am and 7.00pm - other hours can be accommodated but please arrange in advance with the Care Home Manager. Visitors will be asked to sign the visitors book when they arrive and leave (for various reasons including the need to meet Fire Regulations within the building).

Parking

  • Parking on site for visiting professionals and friends and relatives.

Dove Tree House Reviews (79)

9.6

Dove Tree House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.638) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dove Tree House has 79 reviews.

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Review from Jaki S (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle has been in the home for appox 12 months, his choice as he's enjoyed being here. He was only in for 4 weeks to recoup but felt safe and enjoyed company, so we decided to keep him here for longer. He enjoys chatting with staff, knows them all by their names, they take him out with myself occasionally,
spoil him with bacon/eggs. And bedrooms always spotless!! Well done all.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Hello Jaki. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5 / 5 star review of our Dove Tree House Residential Care Home and Care Team in Exeter. It's lovely to read about how happy your uncle…read more
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Review from Andrew T (Son of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Comfortable, caring home. Very kind, pleasant staff. They make us feel welcome and are attentive without being intrusive. Mum especially appreciates the outdoor space and is often there with her "regulars". We couldn't have wished for a better place for mum.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon Andrew T. Thank you so much for taking the time to publish this really lovely feedback relating to your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter, Devon.…read more
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Review from George R (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mother is very happy the staff are all very pleasant.
My only concern is the time it takes to get in and out. I appreciate this may be difficult if you are with residents. Overall happy
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon George R. Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's really nice to read that…read more
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Review from Penny O (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Dove Tree House for the past six months. I'm happy with her care, the staff and management are all friendly and helpful. My mind is always completely at rest as my mum is happy and being well cared for. It's spotless too.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon Penny O. Thank you for this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's lovely to read that your mum has been in Dove…read more
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Review from Ian W (Son of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with the care home and the staff very nice. Mum happy here.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Hello Ian W. Thank you for this positive feedback in relation to your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's nice to read that you are happy with the care home…read more
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Review from J H (Relative of Resident) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative has been well cared for at Dove Tree House, the staff are friendly and approachable, and take time to talk to me. There's a very good atmosphere at Dove Treee, it's well decorated and bright, a good range of activities too. Overall, my experience of Dove Tree House has been very positive,
and I thank them for the care given to my relative.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon JH. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely 5 / 5 Star review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's really lovely to…read more
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Review from R F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was referred to Dove Tree House by the NHS for rehabilitation following discharge from hospital. On leaving hospital he had compromised mobility and visual defects along side his Parkinson's disease and required regular physiotherapy to help him get back on his feet again.
All the staff were friendly,
compassionate and caring. They made necessary adjustments to be able to support Dad during his recovery period. As relatives, we always felt very welcome to visit and the staff soon recognised us. The home was always clean and tidy and had a happy atmosphere. Staff wear clear name badges so it is easy to identify them and their role within the home. Phone calls were answered in a friendly and efficient manner.
Dad enjoyed his period of care at Dove Tree House reporting that he enjoyed the food, he participated in many activities and enjoyed social time with the other residents .
We are grateful to Dove Tree House for providing such excellent supportive care for Dad this spring.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you so much for taking the time to write and leave this comprehensive and uplifting review of your experience, and more importantly, your dad's experience, whilst living at Dove Tree House in…read more
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Review from D N (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad had a short stay at Dove Tree. The place is very clean and there was always very happy feel. I felt that my dad was very safe there. The staff are wonderful.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive review of our Care Team and our Dove Tree House Care Home in Exeter. It's really nice to know that you found our Care Home to be clean, that…read more
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Review from N C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel that Dove Tree House are proactive in their work with my dad. When I ring in I always feel listened to. If there is something that can't be sorted in one phone call, I have always had a recall. The home is clean and in a good state of repairs. There are activities each week which are varied to
try and suit all the residents needs. Dad enjoys his food and says its good. Dad loved his sport and it would be nice if he could have sports channels on his TV in his room. Would be nice if he could have some trips out in the minibus Dove Tree has use of. This would be good for mental health.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you for taking the time to write and publish this really positive and detailed review of your experience, and most importantly that of your dad, with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree…read more
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Review from J W (Friend of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited a lady who I used to support in her own home, recently she was moved into Dove Tree House. I can say that since moving here she is a different person. I found her smiling laughing enjoying life rather than feeling excluded as she used to be. She was telling me about all the games that the
residents/staff do. Although she is not my family I believe she is finally happy. Thank you.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this really lovely feedback with regards to your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dive Tree House in Exeter. What a lovely story! It's…read more
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Review from Rose H (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home always gives you a warm welcome when you visit it dos not matter whoever opens the door it is always a friendly smile. l have always found the staff caring and loving to the residents they go above and beyond what they need to do. It stems right from the Manger, Deputy Manager right down
to the care workers. Praise should also go to the cleaners as the home is always very clean. The activities they do with the residents is very good and varied. At meal times they always get a varied menu.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5 / 5 Star review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. I can only agree really, we have a really lovely…read more
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Review from T W (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and always helpful staff.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Dear T W. Thank you for taking the time to leave this 5/5 Star review of your experience with our dare team and care home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's really nice to read that our care team are…read more
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Review from Tracy T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home, clean and bright.
Caring and responsive staff.
Efficient deputy manager (not had much contact with manager yet).
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon Tracy T. Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's lovely to read that…read more
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Review from J P (Sister of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother has been at Dove Tree House for over three years and has always been treated with kindness and patience. I recommend Dove Tree House.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon J P. Thank you for taking the time to post this really positive feedback with regards to your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's really…read more
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Review from Wayne G (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be any happier with our experience with Dove Tree House. The staff have all been amazing and our mum is very happy there.
The assistant manager has been outstanding with is help and support with Mum entering the home.
All the staff we have met and have helped with our mum have all been
outstanding.
Our mum is very happy and settled which is a huge relief for us, her children.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon Wayne G. Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive feedback regarding your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's lovely to…read more
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Review from Martin L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This was her first stay in a care home and as such a strange experience for her. The thing that stood out for us was the genuine care and concern shown by all the staff and management. When she arrived she was very confused when she left the confusion had gone.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive review of your experience, and that of you mother-in-law, with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's really nice to…read more
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Review from Y H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our dad was with Dove Tree House for only six weeks, but he was loved, cared for, and supported wonderfully during this time. As a family, we could not or would not have wanted him to be anywhere else. We too experienced nothing but kindness and support from everyone at Dove Tree House. The management
and staff are brilliant.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you for taking the time to write and post this really lovely review of your experience with our Care Team and Care Home at Dove Tree House in Exeter. It's really nice to read that your dad was…read more
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Review from K B (Brother of Resident) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother is well cared for and is very happy with the staff, they are kind and helpful.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director. at Dove Tree House
Thank you for taking the time to leave this really positive feedback relating to your experience with our care team and care home at Dove Tree House in Exeter, Devon. It's lovely to read that your…read more
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Review from Graham H (Son of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad, who is blind, has been very happy at Dovetree House over the last 18 months where he is well looked after. Staff are pleasant and helpful. I have noticed significant improvements in the service offered in the last few months.
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Good morning Graham. Thank you for leaving this really positive feedback relating to your experience and that of your dad with our care team and care home at Dove Tree House on Heavitree Road in…read more
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Review from Suzie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had been a resident of Dove Tree since June 2016. She had dementia and this not only impacted her memory but her mobility as well. The Dove Tree team were amazing with Mum and the other residents from food choice to their care, to activities, to the lovely garden and visitor pod they developed during
Covid which is now used when the hairdresser visits.
The team kept us informed of how Mum was doing and notified us of anything we needed to know - it was like having an extended family.
Sadly Mum passed away in January but even that super sad event was made easier by Dove Tree. They cared for Mum so well and looked after us! In mums final days, she was never alone when we weren’t with her and I can’t tell you how comforting it was to turn up in the morning or after nipping out to get a quick bite to eat, to come back and see one of the team sat with her. I will never forget it or them. I can’t speak highly enough of Dove Tree and its wonderful team (past and present).
Reply from Nathan Stone, Director at Dove Tree House
Good afternoon. Firstly, please allow me to pass on my condolences for the sad loss of your Mum. And then to thank you for taking the time to leave this really lovely and detailed review of your…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.638)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.638) out of 10 for Dove Tree House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 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 19 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 4.638 for Dove Tree House is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 232 Ratings = 4.638
  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 Tree House is based on 19 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 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 19 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: 9 Jan 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Mary Davidson

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2023

Mary started working at Dove Tree House in October 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Tree House

What types of Care is Dove Tree 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 Dove Tree House have?

There are 31 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dove Tree House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dove Tree House to the centre of Exeter?

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

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