Rated Good in every single area of their Care Quality Commission report (February 2025), Dovecote has a wonderful team of staff who are devoted to enriching the lives of their residents. They provide residential, dementia and respite care, which can be pre-booked.
A warm and welcoming home, it is surrounded by stunning large gardens with wheelchair friendly pathways.
The bedrooms and communal spaces, including light and airy lounges and dining...
Rated Good in every single area of their Care Quality Commission report (February 2025), Dovecote has a wonderful team of staff who are devoted to enriching the lives of their residents. They provide residential, dementia and respite care, which can be pre-booked.
A warm and welcoming home, it is surrounded by stunning large gardens with wheelchair friendly pathways.
The bedrooms and communal spaces, including light and airy lounges and dining rooms, are beautifully decorated, with many of bedrooms overlooking the gardens.
The staff, some of whom have been there for over 10 years, are passionate about the home being part of the local community. Every Wednesday, from 2pm to 4pm, they welcome local people along to play bingo and enjoy tea and cake with the residents, who love these regular events.
The residents also attend the High Spen Community Group, which is a big part of the local community.
The team are devoted to giving their residents a sense of belonging and purpose, ensuring they are actively involved in the running of the home.
The home is a hive of activity, with the residents enjoying everything from animal therapy and games afternoons, to a gardening club and trips out in the minibus.
Dovecote also has a ‘Magic Table’, a revolutionary piece of technology designed for people living with dementia, which encourages them to socialise through interactive light games, which encourage gentle movement and cognitive stimulation.
The home also has a hairdressing salon, for regular appointments with a mobile hairdresser.
Residents enjoy home-cooked food in the dining rooms, with everything from roast dinners with all the trimmings, to fish and chip Fridays, with home-baking each day for afternoon tea.
Contact Dovecote Residential Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1161, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
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Dovecote Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.554) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dovecote Residential Care Home has 96 reviews.
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Since my mam came to this home two years ago, she has been treated with the utmost care. She can be very demanding, but the staff are all lovely with her. Any issues, you can go to the lovely management team, who only came this year and has turned the place around. Thank you to all who work here...
Since my mam came to this home two years ago, she has been treated with the utmost care. She can be very demanding, but the staff are all lovely with her. Any issues, you can go to the lovely management team, who only came this year and has turned the place around. Thank you to all who work here for doing an amazing job.
Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. It's wonderful to hear how happy you are with our management team and the care our team provide. Best wishes.
My mother has been a resident at Dovecote since January of this year, and I am very pleased with the level of care that she has received and which she continues to receive on a daily basis. The staff are incredibly welcoming and are always happy to 'go the extra mile' in keeping my mother safe,...
My mother has been a resident at Dovecote since January of this year, and I am very pleased with the level of care that she has received and which she continues to receive on a daily basis. The staff are incredibly welcoming and are always happy to 'go the extra mile' in keeping my mother safe, well cared for and treated with respect and dignity. She is very content and settled, and the whole family has peace of mind knowing this. Well done to all at Dovecote!
Thank you for such a wonderful review for our team at Dovecote Residential Care Home - it is so appreciated! Best wishes.
The staff at Dovecote are very capable, well-informed, excellent communicators and very friendly. We are so pleased that we decided that Dovecote was the right home for Mum. My mother has advanced dementia, and this means that she can be unaware of what she really should be doing, such as not...
The staff at Dovecote are very capable, well-informed, excellent communicators and very friendly. We are so pleased that we decided that Dovecote was the right home for Mum. My mother has advanced dementia, and this means that she can be unaware of what she really should be doing, such as not spending all day in bed. All staff, from the manager and deputy, to the caring team, are aware of her care needs and work hard to ensure these are met. Their communication skills are outstanding. I receive constant feedback on her care and their interventions. I have a great deal of confidence in the staff and the care they deliver. They go out of their way to keep me and my sister updated, and when I'm visiting it is obvious that they take great care to make Mum feel at ease, respect her wishes, and maintain her dignity. She talks fondly about the staff, we have real confidence in their approach and the care Mum is receiving.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful and heart-warming review. It is so appreciated by our team. Best wishes, Fae.
All staff are very friendly and kind.
All staff are very friendly and kind.
It is difficult for anyone to have a relative in care, but after initial communication problems, I am very happy with the care given to my mother. With Covid restrictions easing and the warmer months ahead, I feel positive about becoming closer to the Dovecote Residential and Nursing Home team.
It is difficult for anyone to have a relative in care, but after initial communication problems, I am very happy with the care given to my mother. With Covid restrictions easing and the warmer months ahead, I feel positive about becoming closer to the Dovecote Residential and Nursing Home team.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about the care your mother receives. If you have any more feedback, particularly about our rooms, do let us know by emailing care@sanctuary.co.uk, and we will be more than happy to help. Best wishes.
The care for my dad is absolutely outstanding, his room is lovely and clean and his appearance is always very clean and tidy. The staff go above and beyond for you, I ring every day and they always have time to chat to say what he's been doing on a daily basis. They're always doing activities with...
The care for my dad is absolutely outstanding, his room is lovely and clean and his appearance is always very clean and tidy. The staff go above and beyond for you, I ring every day and they always have time to chat to say what he's been doing on a daily basis. They're always doing activities with the residents. My dad is very happy in his own little world and us as a family know we definitely chose the right home for him with his dementia. It's been the worst 8 months of my life but the staff always put my mind at rest, I speak to him most days on the phone.
A distinct lack of information at times, which is very hard to understand. Messages are not returned when questions are asked.
A distinct lack of information at times, which is very hard to understand. Messages are not returned when questions are asked.
Staff are all friendly and helpful.
Staff are all friendly and helpful.
Very friendly, supportive and professional.
Very friendly, supportive and professional.
Resident seems to have had a problem with a visiting carer, she was upset when we visited her but incident is being investigated by staff.
Resident seems to have had a problem with a visiting carer, she was upset when we visited her but incident is being investigated by staff.
Awaiting what exactly happened on Thursday, early morning, with an incident that we are a little confused about.
Awaiting what exactly happened on Thursday, early morning, with an incident that we are a little confused about.
Outstanding care for my father-in-law, staff always have time every day I call to let us know what he's been doing on a daily basis. My father-in-law is very happy in his own little word. As a family, we are very happy with his care. His room is lovely, clean and his appearance is always clean and...
Outstanding care for my father-in-law, staff always have time every day I call to let us know what he's been doing on a daily basis. My father-in-law is very happy in his own little word. As a family, we are very happy with his care. His room is lovely, clean and his appearance is always clean and tidy.
I have found the atmosphere at Dovecote to be very friendly, caring and understanding. This appears to have been achieved by a very helpful and adaptable staff to whom nothing is a trouble. There is a good staff/resident relationship. A wide range of activities are available but unfortunately my...
I have found the atmosphere at Dovecote to be very friendly, caring and understanding. This appears to have been achieved by a very helpful and adaptable staff to whom nothing is a trouble. There is a good staff/resident relationship. A wide range of activities are available but unfortunately my wife's situation restricts participation. However, the availability of the internet for communication purposes is invaluable.
Looked after well.
Looked after well.
The home is in a very good area, very friendly staff and has a very good set-up. Everything just seems to fall into place.
The home is in a very good area, very friendly staff and has a very good set-up. Everything just seems to fall into place.
Pleased with how my dad is cared for, he always seems happy and I know that the girls care for him.
Pleased with how my dad is cared for, he always seems happy and I know that the girls care for him.
Very friendly, professional and caring company who have the care and welfare of residents in mind.
Very friendly, professional and caring company who have the care and welfare of residents in mind.
Everyone has been great.
Everyone has been great.
Dad always seems happy and care free.
Dad always seems happy and care free.
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Residents, their loved ones and staff from Dovecote Residential Care Home in High Spen recently held a community party to celebrate the home's 30th anniversary. The home was filled with...
Dovecote has just celebrated a milestone achievement following an impressive report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In the recent inspection, our home was graded ‘good’ across five quality indicators:...
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I have worked at Dovecote for 7 years and I love the residents. We are a really good team that work so well together.
Working here gives me so much back - it’s very rewarding. I have a good rapport with the residents and it’s great to be part of the team here. I am a very approachable person, and I always have a smile on my face!
Lynne has worked for us at Dovecote since 2021 and 'loves being a part of a big team and being around and spending time with our residents'.
It’s so lovely to laugh with the residents and make them happy. Everyone at Dovecote is so friendly - and the staff are just brilliant to work with.
I absolutely love the home and the residents. It is a lovely place to work and such a happy environment.
I love working for our residents, it’s like an extended family.
I like working with the residents and staff, they are wonderful it’s a lovely place to work.
I love working here. Dovecote is a fabulous place to work - the residents, the job and the staff, it’s all amazing!
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