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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.
Not enough staff for residents that need considerable help with all tasks including mobility toilets etc. Not enough continuity with staff members about residents. Too noisy. Don't come here if you want peace and quiet.
Thank you for taking the opportunity to review Dove Court following your family member staying at the home for a period of respite. You have raised the concerns formally with our standards and compliance department. A full investigation has been undertaken and a written response has been sent to you.
We had no hesitation in recommending Dove Court. My Aunt was treated with dignity and respect during her stay here. We always found the staff to be informative and can't fault the care shown. On the whole, they were very understanding.
My time at Dove Court Care Home was very good. The food was suitable and the staff very good as well.
Happy atmosphere, warm, cosy surroundings. Food faultless. Entertainment is good. Staff are friendly and warm-hearted, on the whole, a really nice place to live.
Sometimes the food is hard and seems dry.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for your excellent score on our staff and the cleanliness of our home. We are very sorry you have had these issues regarding the food, and I have passed your comments on to the Chef...
I have been welcomed and felt at home. Staff are brilliant, I want this to be my final home. I can't thank people enough in here, they are very understanding and treat me with dignity.
The staff are very caring, helpful, kind and friendly. Any queries or requests are dealt with promptly. My husband's room is small and in need of an upgrade.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your kind words and comments about our home and staff team. I will ask our Maintenance Operatives to review your husband’s room and ensure that everything is to the standard we expect.
Never had many problems, but if I do, it's always dealt with by the staff.
Dove Court provided Dad with a warm and caring environment. All the family were made welcome and the staff were approachable and kept us fully informed. This excellent care, seen and unseen allowed dad to recover and return home which was his expressed desire.
I have been very happy with my care and treatment. Everybody has been kind and helpful. The food has been very good but I have sometimes felt rather over faced by the quantity, which is a good fault.
Nice people, well cared for.
Lovely, caring staff. Clean to a very high standard. Management extremely helpful - nothing is too much trouble. Initially very sceptical about putting 'pops' in a care home but very happy to say it was a good decision. The time we have left together is now quality time.
It seems clean, tidy, helpful staff. Bit smelly sometimes. It's Ok.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We have contacted our Hospitality Specialist who will review the environment and suggest actions we can take to remove any occasional malodours.
The staff are both professional and caring, taking time to learn both my mums and our stories.
Yes, sometimes things get missed and occasionally clothing is misplaced but for the size of the unit, the staffing levels and varied needs of residents I find these issues minimal. When issues have been highlighted the staff are very responsive, solution lead and appropriate in approach.
I can honestly say the burden of guilt hasn't gone but I feel relief knowing my mum is settled, appears happy and is thriving.
The hospitality team have worked wonders in supporting my mum to gain weight and enjoy food again, the diet I find is varied and there are always well balanced snacks and drinks available for the residents.
A respite break all the staff were polite, helpful, unintrusive and responded well when I ran my call bell. I will be returning for my next respite break made to feel welcome.
However, we were quickly reassured by the atmosphere at Dove Court. The staff are friendly and helpful. Our friend is treated with respect and his dignity is not compromised. He seems to be happy, well treated, settled and well fed.
We are very pleased with Dove Court. Would like to see more variation with meals. Seem to have a lot of chips, and cheese on toast. Have had one or two experiences where our mother has not taken her tablets and hidden them in her bag. Not sure whether she has put them in her mouth, then taken them out when staff have thought she has taken them. Would like a little bit more care with laundry. Keep getting somebody else's clothes.
Thank you for your review; we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We are delighted to hear that you are pleased with Dove Court. We have addressed your concern regarding your Mother’s medication with the Unit Manager and staff, and the Home Manager will...
Have not answered question about activities as I wouldn't say it was poor but believe there should be more stimulation for residents. As far as value for money, find £1,200 a week rather a lot but not everybody is paying that.
Thank you for your review; we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. The Local Authority and Health Authority do a full assessment based on the needs of an individual and this will determine if that person qualifies for financial support from them. We have many...
Communication is good and staff have always listened and responded to requests and issues I have raised during the past year.
All staff never fail to welcome me on arrival with a smile which puts me at ease immediately.
Always a difficult subject due to cost constraints but Dove Court Care Home could do with a coat of paint in main rooms.
Thank you for your review; we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your lovely comments regarding our staff team which we have shared with them. HC-One has only recently taken ownership of the home and we are currently reviewing all homes...
Staff very friendly and helpful.
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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