
The home is lovely, incredibly clean with excellent facilities for the residentsHarley S(Grandson of Resident/Service User)



The home is lovely, incredibly clean with excellent facilities for the residentsHarley S(Grandson of Resident/Service User)



Dovedale Court Care Home, located just outside the lovely market town of Wednesbury in the West Midlands, offers personalised nursing and residential dementia care in a friendly and welcoming setting.
A real home-from-home, Dovedale Court boasts a plethora of spots where residents can relax and socialise. Recently refurbished, residents also benefit from specially designed furnishings which maximise comfort and ensure residents feel at home. The courtyard garden is a tranquil...
Care Provided by Dovedale Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 76 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dovedale Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dovedale Court 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Allen(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
Visiting
- The home warmly welcome visitors to Dovedale Court Care Home, as spending time with loved ones is an important part of life in the home. To help them provide the best possible care, they do observe protected mealtimes, allowing residents to enjoy their meals in a calm and unhurried environment, and they kindly ask that all visitors respect these times when planning their visit. Pets are very welcome to join you, and on-site parking is available to make your visit as easy and convenient as possible. If you have any questions ahead of your visit, please get in touch with the kind and caring team – they’re always here to help.
Parking
- On-site parking
Dovedale Court Care Home Reviews (134)
Dovedale Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.746) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dovedale Court Care Home has 134 reviews.
Dovedale Court is a very friendly residence. All staff are excellent. Always obliging and helpful. My sister-in-law has been here 6 months and seems settled now.
Dovedale Court care home was a very friendly care home, the staff were great for respite care stay the accomodated the needs required for my husband.
Our mom spent 2 weeks in the care home and they were so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much for the staff, she actually enjoyed the stay, would use this home again and tell other people about it.
Although my father was a resident for a short time, he was treated by all staff with kindness and respect. Whenever we visited we felt welcome. The home had a lovely atmopshere which made the transition to the home easier for all of us. Thank you to all staff, who make Dovedale Court so special.
My mother was extremely well looked after even given resident ambassador status. Well looked on as a personal friend by all staff and other residents.
Could not fault the care my wife recieved in the short time she was and the also given to me from all of the staff.
My experience over 12 mts was very good from management and all the staff very helpfull. The home as a warm and happy place to live. Tony my best friend always said I am not depresd which pleased me very much.
They looked after my father very well in his short time there, and were very good to us when we passed.
Great service, amazing staff, food is lovely and cater for all of my mom's needs. Managements are always there to offer support and guidance when I need this for my mom. My mom settled in the home so quickly and as made so many friends. Thank you Dovedale
I have seen how much she's become so happy in herself again with trips out and activities with her friends in the home, she can't thank the staff enough and I feel so happy that I know she's happy.
My aunt has been a resident with Dovedale Court over a year. She is always treated with such amazing care and dignity. She came in just for respite but has now become permanent.
I couldn't be happier with the care that my name received at Dovedale court all of the staff was brilliant. I would highly recommend this home to anyone who is looking for their family or friends. Thanks again Dovedale court
I can't elaborate how wonderful this care home is, my husband is blind and was in Dovedale Court for a week. The staff was outstanding with my husband. Food was outstanding. He was very well looked after and said he has very much enjoyed himself. Thank you so much. I will definitely only use Dovedale Court in the future.
My Dad resided here 30th December 2024 after my Husband and I came to view it. First impressions were very good. We passed on the information to my Dad, to which we said we hope we have picked the right place for you. We could not have been any closer to the truth because he settled in very well and still feels the same. Obviously he was worried about moving in because it is a very big upheaval for anyone of his age. We definitely made the correct choice. Well done to all the staff. It is like we have known them for years.
My mom has been a resident at Dovedale Court for a few years, firstly on residential and latterly on nursing. All the staff have always been respectful, loving and caring of not just my mom's needs but those of mine and my family. Over the past few weeks, my mom has been cared for on nursing end-of-life care. The staff have been truly amazing at this difficult time ensuring that my mom was loved, cared for and comfortable until the end of her life. They also made sure that our wishes were met, and are more like a family to us. I wouldn't have wished for a better place for my mom to spend her final days in a lovely caring place. Can't comment highly enough. Thank you!
I and my wife find this home as good as one can be. Thank you.
My aunt was treated with dignity and respect. The staff were amazing dealing with my aunt's needs. I couldn't thank them enough. I would recommend this home.
My mom has come on so well since she has been a resident at Dovedale Court Care Home it is lovely to see her happy settled and well cared for after some bad experiences with other care homes. The staff are friendly and always helpful. Her bedroom is always clean and tidy. The meals are really nice and all the other residents seem happy and content. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the home to anyone.
My father has only been with Dovedale a short time but he has improved massively. All the staff are amazing and always going above and beyond. The management are very approachable and always willing to help. The standards of the care home are fantastic and I am glad my dad has managed to get a room here. Thank you all so much.
Our parents spent two years at this establishment and we found it to be very clean and excellently managed. This home is not a place where a resident has behavioural dementia. I feel the home needs to clearly state this in order for persons to be assessed properly and not get moved 2 1/2 years into their time there, but overall it's run well.
Thank you for your kind comments, we value all feedback as it helps us to make improvements where required. We take on board your experience and are sorry that we were unable to meet your parent's change in needs. We would be happy to discuss this further should you wish, please contact the home directly.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 November 2019Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (25) & Events (0)
- 25 Feb 2026
Dovedale Court Care Home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its new Dementia Café, now officially named “Forget-Me-Not” following a popular community vote. The...
- 13 Jan 2026
HC-One’s Dovedale Court Care Home in Wednesbury is inviting local people to come together for conversation, companionship and support with the launch of its new Dementia Café. The café will...
- 04 Dec 2025
HC-One’s Dovedale Court Care Home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is spreading festive cheer with its annual Christmas Fete on Saturday 6th December, from 10.30am to 2pm, and the whole community...
There are no upcoming events for Dovedale Court Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dovedale Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Home Manager at Dovedale Court, Wednesbury
What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“For me, kind care is ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to meet a range of needs for each individual, enhancing a Resident’s experience of being in the home.”
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Dawn has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Dawn closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Dovedale Court.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Dawn remarked:
“I really enjoy being part of such a fantastic team. It means so much to me to work together to ensure our Residents are happy.”
Outside of work, Dawn is very family orientated, as she enjoys spending quality time with her children.
If you would like to find out more information about Dovedale Court, Dawn has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dovedale Court Care Home
What types of Care is Dovedale Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dovedale Court Care Home have?
There are 76 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dovedale Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dovedale Court Care Home to the centre of Wednesbury?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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