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The modern and friendly care home recently benefitted from a significant investment and refurbishment programme which has created a modernised living environment, designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. This included the full refurbishment...
Care Provided by Dove Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- 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 120 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dove Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dove 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
- Bridge Oak Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Brierley(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (120)
Dove Court Care Home Reviews (99)
Dove Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.098) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dove Court Care Home has 99 reviews.
When I first went to view Robin House I was most impressed by the manageress. All the staff were very friendly and very attentive with the residents. It has a very homely feel about the place with most residents adding their own stamp to their rooms, it felt very secure. I would happily recommend Dove Court to anyone. The staff made the last days of my brother's life bearable for our family. Thank you all for your support. xx
Short-term respite stay satisfactory. The bulding is very old and the management and staff make the best of what they've got. The staff were very kind and compassionate.
all the staff were great, patient, polite and very professional.
Thank you for looking after my aunty in her final weeks. Your kindness will always be remembered.
I can't thank all the staff enough for what they did for my mum, and the support there was for all the family. It just shows a little extra care goes a very long way. Thank you again.
I cannot thank all the staff at Dove Court Burnley Nightingale enough for the kindness, care and love they showed my mother. They helped her settle at Dove Court, her health and wellbeing improved. Everyone bent over backwards for her and also in the support for the family. The reception administration staff were warm and welcoming, her room was lovely, the care staff delivered a high standard of care, the activities team, the maintenance team, the laundry staff, the catering staff were all there every day right to my mum passing away. Thank you.
Lovely home, mum settled here very quickly.Food lovely, very clean. All the staff are very pleasant and kind. Everyday activities are taking place and its always lovely to see people sat outside in the sun. The gardens are lovely and well kept. Can see that everyone at the home takes a lot of pride in their work and in the home.
Upon each visit to the home I have experienced care, friendliness to residents, and overall excellent communication towards families from staff and management. The staff are pleasant and informative and do their utmost to serve and care for their residents. Thank you for caring for my mum.
All the staff are brilliant, compassionate, friendly and have the patience of saints. But talking about this month, I would just like to comment on Valentine's day dinner. The tables were laid out. Great, the service and the food were excellent.
Congratulations to all the staff and chefs on a good day out.
Mum is very happy in the home. The staff are kind and caring. The only problem she has is the food - mum is used to eating a varied diet and finds chips with everything unusual! We realise that its difficult to care for everyone but I do think the Dietician needs to review the food they are serving. I believe the food is directed from Head Office. The only other problem is the heat, it seems odd having to open windows so that it cools the room down, perhaps lowering the heat by 1 or 2 degrees it would save you money as well.
Thank you for your review and kind words about our staff. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Our menus are devised by HC-One nutritional experts to ensure they are varied; we would be happy to go through these with you. The people we care for choose daily...
I am happy with the care my dad receives. It is a busy home and we are made welcome. The staff work hard.
Recently spent Valentine's Day with my wife. It was really lovely being able to have a meal with her and that the staff supported this. The staff had decorated the table nicely and made it special. To still be able to spend time with my wife despite her illness being in the home and her deterioration means a lot to me. Thank you.
From coming into Dove Court everyone says hello and is friendly, approachable and helpful. There is a nice feeling about Nightingale. The room is lovely mum is in and lovely outlook.
Visited Burnley for a few days to see my very good friend who has recently joined Dove Court. Very happy with the room, clean and tidy and well presented. Lovely people who genuinely care and are very welcoming 'Burger Day' activities taking place, lots of laughter, the staff joining in which was nice to see. Relaxed atmosphere but caring.
Lovely home
Our mum seems to have settled in very well. She enjoys interacting with the staff and she always looks well cared for which puts our minds at rest. She is happy in herself and thankfully she is easily distracted when she gets upset about her husband (our dad who died last summer). She enjoys the activities that are on offer, bingo, guess the song etc.
Mum seems really happy in Dove Court. The staff are very approachable and helpful. Mum's room is always clean, there is a lot of activities and involvement from staff. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dove Court.
Made very welcome, good lunch.
I would recommend this care home to everyone, the staff are great, they can't do enough for the patients and the families.
All excellent.
We are really happy. My mum and I can't thank you all enough, you are all amazing!
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (17) & Events (0)
- 15 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home in Burnley, Lancashire, enjoyed a lively and uplifting afternoon on Friday 5th December as they welcomed Burnley MP Oliver Ryan for...
- 20 Nov 2025
HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home in Burnley, Lancashire, is calling on the local community to help celebrate a very special milestone. Margaret Phenix, one of the home’s cherished residents, will...
- 10 Nov 2025
Residents and colleagues from HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home in Burnley, Lancashire, came together on Remembrance Sunday to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country....
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Meet the Team (1)

Home Manager at Dove Court, Burnley
What does kindness mean to you?
“Kind care is knowing that you are friendly and considerate in everything that you do.”
Catherine is a Registered Nurse with many years of experience in providing care and support for a wide range of people to enrich their lives. She is a committed and approachable leader who is passionate about delivering the highest possible standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Catherine shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She uses her knowledge and experience to motivate her team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents 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 Dove Court
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Catherine said:
“The best part of my job is seeing the smiles we get from Residents!”
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys a range of hobbies and interests that include arts and crafts, watching movies and once came runner up on the Weakest Link!
If you would like to find out more information about Dove Court, Catherine has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal chat.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Court Care Home
What types of Care is Dove Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dove Court Care Home have?
There are 120 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dove Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dove Court Care Home to the centre of Burnley?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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