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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 was very satisfied with all the help and care I received and I would like to thank everyone concerned for their kindness.
My experience at Dove Court Care Home was very pleasant. Lovely staff. I have been to quite a few care homes to visit relatives, this is by far the best. Lovely and clean and beautiful gardens.
Thank you all from myself and all the family. You're all simply the best.
My dad was looked after and cared for by these lovely staff, he wasn’t in there very long, but long enough to see the time and care the staff put in, some staff assisted him on hospital visits and reassured my mum that he was looked after, the sister went above and beyond to help and get my mum in to spend time with him and in his last few weeks. And a big thank you to the carer that sat with him at the end. Means a lot.
My dad was in Kingfisher for dementia care for almost 2 years until his death this month. I cannot fault the care he received. He was quite a challenge on a day-to-day basis, but they showed professionalism and genuine affection towards him. In his last days, they showed great compassion and helped him die comfortably and peacefully. I always felt they cared for him as much as me.
Rarely do you see a complete team of staff show a natural tendency of care, compassion, and empathy! They truly care and their commitment to their residents is without doubt.
It's often the little things which set apart an excellent care home from a good one and the commitment, attention to detail, and leadership shown by the entire management team is exemplary! It's not just a care home - it's a family.
When I went through my grandad's belongings it had obviously been thrown together without any real care. His clothes were tatty and had his name/room number written in marker on the inside and the ink had seeped through and the suitcase had empty shampoo bottles, broken glass and other bits of general waste inside.
I can’t fit a full review on the care home as I’m limited to 1000 characters but the aftercare is severely lacking and the staff show no empathy toward their residents family.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Grandfather. We are committed to providing quality, kind care at all times and we are therefore deeply sorry if this has been your...
My Mum has been at Dove Court for just over two years. I can’t praise the home enough. Everyone is so helpful and kind. Even though I haven’t been able to visit as I am shielding, the staff have kept me up to date and we have had video calls whenever we have wanted them both the care staff and activity staff have arranged this. Mum also looks really well. She never has a bad word to say and often tells me she feels safe and happy. Mum often tells me that the managers have been to see her as well which again is lovely to hear. Well done to everyone there.
My husband went straight into care from hospital and I and my family felt that he settled really well and was happy there. All the staff showed great kindness and compassion. We were always made welcome when visiting, in my case, most days, and were always consulted and kept up to date with his care and needs. As I was there so often, I saw how kind the staff were to the residents and would spend time chatting to them. All the staff were excellent.
This was traumatic for all of us; she'd fallen out of her bed in the morning at home and has never been back to her bungalow since.
Thanks to the care and attention from staff on Nightingale she has settled in so well she's made the decision not to return to her bungalow. Quite a transformation!
My mother-in-law has been introduced to new friends, she's been invited to take part in social activities and she's flourishing.
One of the girls even creams her legs so they don't get too dry! Just an example of the extra mile they're willing to go.
Thank you Dove Court.
I have been extremely well looked after from the minute I arrived. The staff are kind and polite. They let my daughter bring the dogs to visit. I feel safe, especially at night.
Now the time has come, when my nan is deteriorating, they have taken us (the family), under their wings. They have kept us updated and made sure we are ok.
Thank you for looking after my nan. I will never forget you all.
I wasn't sure what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised. My Grandma is in good hands which is such a relief for our family. The staff were so caring and nice, what a lovely bunch of people.
There are no words to express how happy we are with Dad's care. The whole staff are a credit to you. Fantastic.
My sister was treated with respect and dignity at all times, giving the family peace of mind.
We cannot thank them enough.
Mum has been in Dove Court for nearly two weeks. Staff have been fantastic. Food brilliant and the care she has received has been excellent. Nothing has been too much trouble for them, plus management has also been brilliant too.
I have been in Dove Court for two weeks. It has been a wonderful experience. Food was great. Staff was fantastic, always ready to help if needed.
I chose Dove Court Care Home, Burnley, because, after viewing other, local care homes, I was very happy by the cleanliness of both home and grounds. Then after a natter with staff/management that clinched the deal. They were so pleasant and informative, and at the end of the meeting, I had no question to ask as all was explained in full. My mother, as of now, has been there for 3 months and is so content and settled, it is wonderful. So much care and attention is done to everyday tasks. Mother is fussy in many ways but has been saying that she does not want to move as they look after her really well and care for her. If Mum can say that then that gives me peace of mind. A very highly recommended care home.
Staff very helpful.
Really pleased with the care my mother has had since coming to Dove Court.
Bed Vacancies
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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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