
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.
All the staff (kitchen, cleaners, nursing and carer) are very pleasant and nice to talk to. They all work hard and looking after the elderly is a very difficult job. All of the mom's carers are very nice and do a good job and work so hard as do all the carers. Please pass our thanks and gratitude on to the carers as they are an asset to your company are are appreciated.
Very good facilities and the staff are excellent and loving to my mother even though she could be rude and hurtful, food-wise. My mother was on a soft diet, and although on a soft diet, thought the choices should still have been more varied. The bedroom is clean and tidy however needs a bit of love and attention (decoration). Overall good with excellent carers. God Bless.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to make improvements where required. We offer a wide range of meals at Dovedale Court and will always try to offer alternatives where possible. Should you wish to discuss your concerns further, please do not hesitate to contact the Home Manager
My father's been in a month and he has had outstanding care so far. Nothing but praise for all concerned.
My mother has recently been on end of life and was admitted to Dovedale Court. The care and support has been excellent. The staff are all friendly and very helpful in any way. The managers nurses and staff are all professional and have the right balance of looking after all the people that they care for. The admin has always time for you if you need anything. Dovedale Court has a welcoming environment and treats everyone they look after as a family. We can't thank all the staff enough for looking after us, especially mom
As a visitor, it is a pleasure to be there and I can leave safe in the knowledge that Mom is being looked after to the best of everyone's ability. Mom herself is settled and content. Thank you everyone.
My aunt was a resident in this home for the last stage of her life. Whilst she was living there she was very content, comfortable and treated with the utmost care and compassion.
My mam has been a resident at Dovedale Court since February 2024. She is very happy here and settled in quickly. Every member of staff is so helpful and kind, they are 100% caring carers and love their jobs. Communication is excellent, I always know how Mam's been every day and throughout the night. She loves the food, the meals are varied and nutritious, and there are always plenty of activities. I can't recommend Dovedale Court enough. My mam is safe, happy, clean and well cared for.
Our mom spent her end-of-life care here after leaving the hospital. We instantly felt a warm, caring, happy environment as we first entered the home. Every staff member was kind, loving, professional and relatable. We were very happy Mom spent her last weeks in this home, it gave us much-needed peace of mind. In her last hours, we were talked through the process, provided with food, drinks and emotional support. The management and staff here are excellent and we thank you all for the love and care extended to Mom and her daughters.
The managers, nursing and caring staff have the right balance between professionalism and the personal touch in my opinion.
For someone who would only eat his Wife's food to say how good the meals are is the highest compliment.
The room and communal areas are kept very clean.
This is an excellent all-round 'caring and supportive home' and you all deserve credit.
A big Thank You.
Offering us meals every mealtime, spare room to sleep in, and just general care and concern for us all.
Mom was always kept comfortable, repositioned and changed on a regular basis, Mom has made a miraculous recovery and is improving every day, we've even had the kitchen staff come and see me to see how we would prefer her food, what and when we should give her as not a lot of appetite at the minute.
The manager and all the wonderful staff at Dovedale arranged a party for my father-in-law on Saturday 18th November to celebrate his 90th Birthday (20/11/23). All the family cannot thank everyone enough. It was fabulous and such a joyous occasion. They certainly pulled out all the stops and thought of everything to make his 90th Birthday so special. Once again a great big humongous thank you. Your kindness will never be forgotten by all of us.
The management have been really attentive to Mom's needs. Always there when you need to talk. All staff take a personal interest, not only in my mom but in all residents which I have observed. Staff really care about family members too. I couldn't think of anywhere else I would like my mom to be cared for!
A very big thank you to all staff.
Wonderful care home. Staff are very friendly helpful and kind, nothing is too much trouble. They have treated Mom and our family with great respect and kept us up to date with our mom's care. Excellent choice of care home. Staff and manager are a credit to the care home. Would recommend the care home and have supported us.
My stay at Dovedale Court has been a pleasure and everyone from management, nurses, carers, cooks and cleaners are all helpful and kind. My experience here has been a delight.
We want to say how the staff night and day looked after and loved Dad. You were all amazing, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
They also 'went that extra mile' - a favourite expression of my dads - in helping him to visit my mum, who is also a resident in another care home, whom he had not seen since March before he was taken ill. They helped him out of bed into a wheelchair for breakfasts and lunch, he had previously been deemed bed-bound and that facilitated him being able to visit his wife with the help of the care home minibus. Space does not allow me to mention too many names, but the care home manager and two who welcomed my dad on arrival and looked after him frequently deserve specific mentions for their professionalism and their caring attitude. Can't forget a big shout out to the welcoming residents in reception.
Brilliant BBQ and food. Ccurries great, rice and peas. My grandad had a lovely day in the sun. Thanks to the chefs for their hard work.
I could not have found a better care home anywhere for my parents. The staff are like another family. I am the last person who ever wanted my parents in a home, but I am so satisfied that they are being looked after, are safe and loved. I said the other day, 'I want to come here when it's my turn'. Can not praise them enough. They would not be with us if it was not for this beautiful care home.
My mother was a resident at Dovedale Court, the staff are very friendly and welcoming she was there for fifteen months before sadly passing away, I was there during the night and the night staff was there for myself and my mom. She was well cared for and treated with dignity.
The care that the team has given my mom has been absolutely first-class in all aspects. The team are caring, professional, helpful and kind to Mom on all levels. The care home offers full activities and facilities for their residents and the support you offer all-round to our family at this difficult time is so comforting and we can't thank the team enough. Dovedale Court Care Home is a credit to your industry.
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...
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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.
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