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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...
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.
Care Provided by Doves Nest Nursing Home
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
Contact Doves Nest Nursing 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Olea Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Claffey (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
Parking
- There is a newly refurbished 16-space car park on site
Doves Nest Nursing Home Reviews (7)
Doves Nest Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.775) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Doves Nest Nursing Home has 7 reviews.
We were very impressed by:
1. The helpful receptionist.
2. The helpful staff who collected our friend from the TV room so that we could speak to him in his (quieter) room.
3. The staff bringing round drinks.
4. The modern style and...
We were very impressed by:
1. The helpful receptionist.
2. The helpful staff who collected our friend from the TV room so that we could speak to him in his (quieter) room.
3. The staff bringing round drinks.
4. The modern style and decoration of the rooms.
5. The cleanliness (and lack of smell).
6. the friend's room was tidy but still had personal items.
Our friend seemed very content to be there and was happy with the food.
We are not aware of any activities for residents or whether they have an activities coordinator.
Hearing that your friend appears content and is enjoying the food truly means a lot to us....
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review following your visit to Doves Nest. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience while spending time with your friend.Hearing that your friend appears content and is enjoying the food truly means a lot to us. Ensuring our residents feel settled and well cared for is at the heart of what we do.
Regarding activities, we do have an activities programme in place to help keep residents engaged, stimulated, and connected.
Mum was accepted into Doves Nest Nursing Home at short notice and we were all welcomed so warmly by the staff. Mum had received end of life care within the home with the support of carers & the hospice at home doctors & palliative care, but we had reached crisis point and needed additional help....
Mum was accepted into Doves Nest Nursing Home at short notice and we were all welcomed so warmly by the staff. Mum had received end of life care within the home with the support of carers & the hospice at home doctors & palliative care, but we had reached crisis point and needed additional help. Doves Nest was our saviour!
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review about the service at Doves Nest. I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto our team.
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...
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
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!
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...
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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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....
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 February 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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 (12) & Events (0)
- 24 Feb 2026
Love is in the air at Olea Care Group! We had a wonderful Valentine's Day across our services with delicious valentines themed dinners and exciting entertainment and activities!
- 24 Feb 2026
Love is in the air at Olea Care Group! We had a wonderful Valentine's Day across our services with delicious valentines themed dinners and exciting entertainment and activities!
- 18 Dec 2025
Halloween at Doves Nest was wonderful! We got into the spooky spirit with fabulous decorations and Halloween parties of their own, making it a frightfully fun day across all our...
There are no upcoming events for Doves Nest Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 04 Sep 2019Recipient: Doves Nest Nursing Home
- 16 May 2019Recipient: Doves Nest Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Doves Nest Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

As a financial consultant, Helen specialised in financial and project management solutions for the purchase and development of care home businesses,...
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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