
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.
The staff are very welcoming and helpful. My mom has settled very well at Dovedale Court Care Home which is very comforting for myself and family. The staff also are very good with my elderly father when he visits his wife. All in all, very happy with everything.
The care team have been supportive of my mum and me through difficult times, recurring illness and working with other services to try to provide the best care and solutions for all of us. Their understanding and perseverance made a real difference. Thank you!
The care and kindness of all staff are absolutely wonderful.
My husband has quite complex care and medical conditions which are looked after impeccably.
Dovedale Court Care Home is a very warm, welcoming home that supports the residents in a kind and caring manner and I am very grateful for everything they have done (staff) and for welcoming my nan in a loving way. The environment is also a clean and very hygienic place.
What can I say, what a care home. Fantastic staff, very welcoming. Everyone looks after my mom wonderfully. Mom is very happy and content. Fantastic, very happy.
The staff have all been wonderful and caring. Very attentive. Food was enjoyed. My father is not easily pleased but he has no complaints about this home. Thank you to all the staff.
Dovedale staff treated my nan with great dignity and they cared till the very end.
While my nan was at Dovedale she received fantastic care from all staff
Dovedale is such a friendly and inviting nursing home. Residents are extremely well looked after and included in all aspects of their home environment. The home is lovely, incredibly clean with excellent facilities for the residents. The staff work incredibly hard and do a fantastic job looking after all loved ones in every way.
My mom went to Dovedale in the first lockdown after suffering a stroke. This team that works there are absolutely fantastic. Throughout lockdown, they were in constant contact and at any time I wanted to call for any reason, even to talk to Mom, nothing was a problem. The whole team have worked extremely hard to not only care for residents but keep them entertained due to cancellations of activities etc. The whole team there should be extremely proud of themselves and if and when my time ever comes I have to go into care I hope it's as caring as Dovedale.
We feel my mother's care is good. She is cared for well. She has positive things to say about the staff. She has made good relationships, she enjoys the food and if she doesn't want anything they always make sure something else is offered. Staff have good communication with the family and always let us know of any concerns.
Dovedale is a very caring home, all the staff are approachable and friendly. We have complete trust that our mom is being treated well and all her needs are being met. Mom always appears happy and contented and under the current circumstances, we couldn't ask for any more.
The care home is generally well maintained and kept clean and tidy. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My father is being looked after well and is treated with dignity. I'm generally happy with the level of care Dad receives.
My mother-in-law is so lucky to be cared for at Dovedale Court. This care home is amazing, the staff are fantastic - they are caring, loving, capable and my mother-in-law is happy and so well looked after. I really couldn't ask for a more caring home for her. My mother-in-law is so lucky. A special mention for one staff member, all the staff are superb, but she goes further to ensure my mother-in-law is made comfortable. Well done Dovedale. Thank you for making my mother-in-law comfortable.
Always found the staff to be cheerful and friendly in sometimes difficult times. They look after Mum very well.
I would just like to thank all staff for caring for my mom during difficult times. No one could have done more. I would recommend anyone in need. You will not get better. Thank you again, they have cared for my mom till the end.
In my experience, the staff of Dovedale Court are very good. During the pandemic, they have tried to arrange visiting as best as they could under the rules they have to abide by. They have taken good care of my mother and always acted in her best interests. There is always someone to talk to if you need help or advice.
I truly cannot believe the improvement in Mom since she has been there.
The young lady dealing with Mom has been wonderful, nothing is too much trouble.
Within 2 days of Mom being in there, they have arranged physio for her, this is something she waited weeks for in hospital.
Highly recommend.
Both management and carers have always been approachable, available and giving of their time and advice. My partner has had five-star treatment throughout his respite care at Dovedale Court and I would readily recommend anyone to this care home without hesitation. The level of care and cleanliness is outstanding. Very well done Dovedale Court.
My mom really likes this care home, that makes me really happy. Every time I visit there is a welcoming atmosphere, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. I 100% recommend this care home.
This care home is the best in the country. They are caring staff and go out of their way to help residents and relatives. I know my mom is happy there and I know she is safe and well because of all the staff that are there. I don't know what I'd do without the staff and also the activity people are very good.
I have found Dovedale to be very professional and the staff are very friendly and treat Mom with the utmost respect. Mom is very comfortable and pain-free as she is now on end of life medication. She is treated with dignity by a very understanding staff who are aware of how difficult it is for our family and always keep us up to date on Mom's condition.
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
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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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