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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.
I have just joined my husband for a Valentine meal. It was lovely. The table was tastefully decorated as was the room. The staff waited on us completely. They had even brought my husband down on a wheelchair so he was waiting for me. We went back to his room, staff pushing him and I walked. They are so helpful and pleasant. Whenever I go to visit him, he is always clean-shaven and sensibly dressed, he appears to be well looked after and now I am feeling better I can go at least once a week.
The care provided is outstanding. The staff are so comforting and accommodating. It is a modern, clean and well-equipped home with a fantastic management team that has reassured me at every step of my partner's care. It's the biggest care home in Burnley, I believe, so to get such a highly personalised and dedicated level of care with the number of residents they have there is outstanding and I've had dealings with a few different providers locally that can't provide the level of care we needed like Dove Court has. This care home is the template from which all care homes should be run!
Following a short stay in hospital my mother had to be moved into end-of-life care at a nursing home. Our only other experience of having a relative in a nursing home was many years ago and far from positive so we were apprehensive about this move for Mum. Well, Robin House at Dove Court soon allayed all our fears. From the first visit where my daughters viewed the accommodation and chose the room we wanted her to have along with a comprehensive chat with a senior staff member about her care needs. When Mum moved in all the staff were warm & welcoming, going out of their way to make Mum feel comfortable and any equipment identified as being required was quickly in place. We, as a family, really cannot sing the praises high enough of everyone involved in Mum's care as she was treated with such compassion and dignity at the end of her life. Superb care, incredible staff, clean, calm and safe. We couldn't have picked a better place to look after Mum.
The customer service experience is 100%. The care my father is receiving is again 100%. Staff lead by example and have a strong presence while working.
The care towards Mum also extended towards family and visitors, nothing was too much trouble. When it came to end of life care, Mum was made comfortable and pain-free, the staff gave us time and space but were on hand when needed. The staff in Robin House are a credit to Dove Court! I cannot thank them enough.
My brother was on end-of-life care and the staff were amazing with him and all his family members, nothing was too much trouble, the care and respect and compassion was wonderful. The hospitality to myself and other family members was exceptional. I can't put into words our sincere gratitude and thank each and every member of staff.
The care was above average for my brother. The staff were so respectful and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble. I would certainly recommend the home.
I am always greeted with a smile when I visit the offer of a cup of tea. I am more than pleased with the care my husband is receiving. I'm the care my husband is receiving I'm so glad we chose Dove Court Care Home the staff are lovely. Thank you all.
Clean, tidy and very friendly staff. 100%.
The care my husband had for just short of 12 months has been above and beyond more than I would have thought. All the staff are great it's like being part of a family. The staff are so hard working to make it a great experience whilst visited. As a family we are happy knowing he's in the best care. 12/10.
We have had a very pleasant Valentine's day lunch provided by the staff. The decorations and food were excellent. The effort by all of the staff was wonderful. Thank you very much, it was really appreciated.
I found my wife for a valentines day lunch at Dove Court, Burnley, we had an excellent time together. The dining room/lounge had been decorated accordingly - very nice, we thoroughly enjoyed the event.
My brother was assigned to Dove Court Care Home for a 28-day assessment by the hospital. Some few weeks after the 28 days he was readmitted to the hospital and subsequently returned for palliative care to Dove Court nursing care. Both Dove Court units treated him with care and respect and all facilities were excellent.
My mum had been a resident in Nightingale House up to her return from hospital beginning Nov 2022. A recent hospital stay had resulted in my mum's health deteriorating, needing nursing care. It was decided that her future care could be accommodated in Robin House Dove Court. I was allowed to choose a room for my mum which was granted and the whole of my mum's belongings were relocated, pictures hung, furniture moved and clothing relabelled. Nothing was too much trouble for all staff involved. My mum was welcomed back and cared for with empathy, dignity and love and most of all reassurance she needed at this difficult time. All staff were supportive throughout my mum's last days.
My mum has been in Swallow House for about 9 months. In that time, I have witnessed first-hand how caring and dedicated the staff are. The staff are exemplary in treating my mum as if she were their mum. I visit twice a week and all the residents are always dressed and well cared for. This unit has an excellent manager who leads by example and has excellent interpersonal skills. She is always prepared to communicate how my mum is and where necessary liaise with professionals as the need arises.
The staff were very friendly and attentive and the home was well run. The premises were always clean and tidy and the residents were too.
We couldn't have been happier with her care.
I, unfortunately, had to move both my mum and dad into Dove Court Care Home in March this year, one of the hardest decisions of my life! We lost my dad on the 23rd of October, both myself and my wife spent two nights in the home at my dad's bedside. This really opened my eyes to the care and compassion all the staff, bar non, put into each and every shift. I cannot recommend the home enough, their work in very difficult and complex individual needs warms my heart. Hope you all read this and thank you all again.
The care that she received was first class. Many of the staff have worked there for more than 10 years - they are caring, compassionate and friendly. They showed genuine affection to Mum and nothing was too much trouble. Mum was very frail but they took time to engage with her, made her smile and even gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Every interaction I had with the staff at Dove Court was a positive experience. The communication was excellent and nothing was too much trouble.
I am so glad that my mum spent the last 5 weeks of her life at Dove Court. I will always remember the staff and felt like part of an extended family in the short time Mum was in their care.
The care shown to Mum was exemplary. She was treated with dignity and respect throughout her stay. The staff were extremely helpful to both Mum and us (family), always going above and beyond. They coped especially well with Mum's sharp tongue. I recommend Dove Court without reservation.
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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.
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