Doves Nest Nursing Home

Windsor Road, Clayton Bridge, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 1QQ
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  • Doves Nest Nursing Home, Manchester
Part of the Olea Care Group, Doves Nest, has provided care to older people and young adults for over 30 years.

Olea Care Group is a family-owned and managed enterprise with three generations of family members actively involved in the day to day running and development of the business. Their family values coupled with their Philosophy of Care has resulted in many of the team being with them for over 30 years.

Situated in Clayton Bridge, a recently appointed conservation area, and sitting in just under an acre and backing onto woodland, Doves Nest is less than a ten-minute drive from Manchester Town Centre. Doves Nest is committed to providing the highest quality care and accommodation suitable for the needs of adults aged 18+ with complex healthcare needs and conditions related to ageing.

Doves Nest has 40 rooms and caring and supportive staff ready to assist residents, many of whom have been with the company for over 30 years.
Doves Nest has large, expertly designed lounges and shared living spaces and beautifully landscaped gardens which are flexible enough to allow residents to choose the breadth of their social interaction.

Doves Nest provides a high quality of accommodation for residents’ comfort and well-being which are maintained by the homes in-house property management team. Doves Nest strives to listen to the views and opinions of residents and provide them with the opportunity to be an active part of the community and influence how the service is run.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Helen Claffey (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (46)

Parking

  • There is a newly refurbished 16-space car park on site

Doves Nest Nursing Home Reviews (5)

8.5

Doves Nest Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.521) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Doves Nest Nursing Home has 5 reviews.

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Review from Lynn K (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was moved to Doves Nest Nursing Home from hospital on end of life care. The hospital, unfortunately, didn't pass on all of her requirements to the home, but that didn't prevent the staff from putting everything into place asap. One nurse in particular should have the biggest shout-out as she
made this happen. Your professionalism and vigilance is exemplary and is equalled by your never waning kindness and empathy to my mum and my elderly father and I. You are the home. Your presence and smile alone make it the success it is. You will forever have a place in my heart.
Another staff member each day would check I was ok emotionally, even making sure I was fed and watered. Thank you.
Another staff member's words as you hugged me when mum passed will stay with me always.
Every member of staff including maintenance, reception, kitchen, care
assistants...you are all incredibly special. You ensured that my mum's final few days were calm, and as peaceful as could be for her and my family.
Thank you
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Doves Nest Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write these kind words! At Doves Nest we pride ourselves on creating an environment where everyone feels at home and I am pleased to hear that yourself and your mum felt this way - I will ensure our team hears your feedback!

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Review from D K (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank to the doves nest for the love and excellent care you gave my mam and the support you gave me and my family your home is out standing I am so pleased mam was with you. She came on so well in your care all the staff are amazing nothing was to much trouble I HAVE TOLD MY FAMILY IF I CANT LOOK AFTER
MYSELF IN LATER YEARS I MUST GO TO THE DOVES NEST THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH XXX
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Doves Nest Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review! We are delighted that you are happy with the service delivered at Doves Nest. I will ensure your kind words are passed onto our team.

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Review from Gordon F (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What more can I say other than I'm so glad I waited for a placement for my mum here. The quality of the food and facilities is by far the best we have seen in the North Manchester and Failsworth areas. The neighbourhood is excellent, no gangs of youths hanging around. Don't be put off by it being in
Newton Heath, it is an oasis that should really be under Clayton Bridge. The staff will do anything for you at the drop of a hat from the management to the maintenance team. The best team of people working in the best environment always makes a difference. Go visit it, it is more like a hotel than a care home. You do pay more but you get what you pay for, thats for sure.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Doves Nest Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review. At Doves Nest, we aim to create an environment that our residents are proud to call home. We are incredibly proud of our team and are delighted with your feedback. We will be sure to relay your lovely comments to our team.

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Review from Harry B (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very pleasant and well-kept care home. Lovely grounds and facilities. Staff are excellent with high levels of care and attention. Décor is modern, bright and clean. Only reservation is regarding a lack of regular activities. Doves Nest needs to improve in the area of activities/entertainment. Otherwise
all good.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Doves Nest Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review and provide us with feedback! We value all feedback as this helps us improve our service. Your kind words will be passed onto our team!

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Review from D M (Mother of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the home since March 2022. And has settled quite well, struggled at first but we got him an electric chair which was a godsend! My son gets on with everyone here, carers, nurses, cleaners and kitchen staff. We have a good rapport with everyone as well.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Doves Nest Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review. At Doves Nest, we aim to create a welcoming, comfortable and happy environment that our residents are proud to call home. We are delighted that you and your family feel comfortable with us and will relay your comments to our team

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.521)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.521) out of 10 for Doves Nest Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 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 4.971 for Doves Nest Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (34 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 35 Ratings = 4.971
  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 3.55 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Doves Nest Nursing Home is based on 3 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 = 3.25
    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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.3
  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: 25 Feb 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Helen

Helen Claffey

Job Title: Manager Joined: 1987

As a financial consultant, Helen specialised in financial and project management solutions for the purchase and development of care home businesses, providing a turnkey package for prospective providers. In 1987 she decided to acquire and develop Yorklea Nursing Home in Chorlton. Having successfully supported care home providers to develop successful businesses since 1984, being personally involved in the start up and running of Yorklea, she quickly developed an affinity to those in her care and recognised their importance in society and she is still actively involved in the quality of the service within the homes and is personally involved in the recruitment of senior members of staff. She is currently acting as General Manager at Doves Nest Healthcare and is mentoring the new management team.


The consistent theme over the past 20 years is the provision of high quality care with resident choice being at the centre. She is committed to providing quality care for all service users and ensuring that the care provided and the environment meets our residents expectations, company objectives and our philosophy of care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doves Nest Nursing Home

What types of Care is Doves Nest Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Doves Nest Nursing Home have?

There are 50 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Doves Nest Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Doves Nest Nursing Home to the centre of Manchester?

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

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