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.
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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.
I am very happy with the care that's being provided to my grandma.
I am very happy with the care that's being provided to my grandma.
I find this home excellent, staff are always available to talk to, food is great, it's good to know my husband is being well provided for and looked after by caring people.
I find this home excellent, staff are always available to talk to, food is great, it's good to know my husband is being well provided for and looked after by caring people.
My father has been in the home for a number of years and has always been very content here. He chose the home himself before his dementia developed. The staff and management have always kept us informed of his wellbeing and what was going on with his care. When we have visited, we have been...
My father has been in the home for a number of years and has always been very content here. He chose the home himself before his dementia developed. The staff and management have always kept us informed of his wellbeing and what was going on with his care. When we have visited, we have been welcomed in and treated in a kind and caring manner. My father has been dealt with compassionately and during the last year has been tended to and looked after amazingly through developing Covid and his recovery. Thank you so much for your help and support through this time.
Find all staff very friendly and informed whenever necessary about Mom. Happy with Mom's care.
Find all staff very friendly and informed whenever necessary about Mom. Happy with Mom's care.
Very happy with care home and care my mother receives.
Very happy with care home and care my mother receives.
I like living in this home. I feel safe and I am well looked after and cared for. There is always someone here to look after you if you are not well.
I like living in this home. I feel safe and I am well looked after and cared for. There is always someone here to look after you if you are not well.
Brilliant staff!
Brilliant staff!
We are beyond grateful for the love and care Mum receives in Dovecote. Importantly not only is Mum well taken care of, the support for us as a family is unwavering. The activities are well thought out, keeping the residents engaged and stimulated. Mum is happy there. The carers are truly 'carers'....
We are beyond grateful for the love and care Mum receives in Dovecote. Importantly not only is Mum well taken care of, the support for us as a family is unwavering. The activities are well thought out, keeping the residents engaged and stimulated. Mum is happy there. The carers are truly 'carers'. The whole team are great, just 'nice' people.
Thank you for such kind words about our home - it is really appreciated by the whole team. Best wishes, Fae
My wife has been very happy with the care she has received on her week-long visit for respite care. The food is good and the staff helpful. The only negative has been that both times she has been in for respite care, head office has got the bill wrong. Overall I have been happy with her care and...
My wife has been very happy with the care she has received on her week-long visit for respite care. The food is good and the staff helpful. The only negative has been that both times she has been in for respite care, head office has got the bill wrong. Overall I have been happy with her care and have booked for next time.
Thank you for your kind words about our team and our home. I am sorry to hear of the error and am more than happy to feed this back to them. I am sure the staff are looking forward to seeing your wife again. Best wishes, Fae.
He has been treated with dignity and kindness and as for myself I have been very well looked after and given a lot of support. I am very glad I chose the home for him. I would recommend...
He has been treated with dignity and kindness and as for myself I have been very well looked after and given a lot of support. I am very glad I chose the home for him. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for nursing care/residential care for themselves or relatives.
The care my mam receives is excellent. It makes me very happy when my mam tells me she is happy at Dovecote.
The care my mam receives is excellent. It makes me very happy when my mam tells me she is happy at Dovecote.
In reception with chicken and rabbits. Lots of fun. Staff friendly and committed.
In reception with chicken and rabbits. Lots of fun. Staff friendly and committed.
Dear Paul, thank you for your kind words, our residents and staff love the animals we keep. I will be sure to pass your kind words on. Best wishes, Fae.
My Father in law has been in Dovecote for a number of years now, in this time our family have never worried about any aspect of his care. Due to his illness, he is not the easiest of patients but he is treated with the utmost respect as are all of the residents. A lovely nurse showed me the new tea...
My Father in law has been in Dovecote for a number of years now, in this time our family have never worried about any aspect of his care. Due to his illness, he is not the easiest of patients but he is treated with the utmost respect as are all of the residents. A lovely nurse showed me the new tea room they are creating along with other areas filled with memorabilia to make the residents feel more happy and relaxed. Most of the work is completed by the staff in their own time and the cost is being met by donations and fundraising.
Keep up the good work Dovecote from a very grateful daughter in law.
Dear Pam, thank you for your kind words - your feedback truly is invaluable to our team and the care they provide. Best wishes.
We have the security of knowing she is being well looked after.
We have the security of knowing she is being well looked after.
Dear Alan, thank you for feedback. It is wonderful to hear how well you feel your mother is cared for and how the family has peace of mind her being in our care. I will be sure to pass this onto the team, it'll be much appreciated. Best wishes,
Enjoy every day, not hard to please, no concerns with anything in this care provider.
Enjoy every day, not hard to please, no concerns with anything in this care provider.
Dear Joan, thank you so much for your lovely feedback - we are so pleased how content you are with us here. Best wishes, Fae.
My Nanna initially went into Dovecote in September 2018 for end of life care. She was always slightly feisty with the staff but the staff were brilliant with her. When it came to her end, the staff were amazing with me and all of my family, very caring, and gave us the support we needed at that...
My Nanna initially went into Dovecote in September 2018 for end of life care. She was always slightly feisty with the staff but the staff were brilliant with her. When it came to her end, the staff were amazing with me and all of my family, very caring, and gave us the support we needed at that very difficult time. I would highly recommend Dovecote to anyone, as the staff are brilliant, management great, facilities and cleanliness is outstanding.
Dear Louise, thank you so much for your kind feedback. Whilst I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Nanna, I am pleased to hear how satisfied you are with the care she received, and in turn, the support given to your family at such a difficult time. I will be sure to pass this onto the team. Best wishes, Fae.
Excellent service, friendly and experienced staff. Dignity and respect always shown to residents. Would recommend.
Excellent service, friendly and experienced staff. Dignity and respect always shown to residents. Would recommend.
Thank you for your kind words. It is great to hear that you would recommend our home. Best wishes.
Fantastic staff, wonderful food. My sister lives at Dovecote and she gets the best care. She loves it. The manager is very friendly.
Fantastic staff, wonderful food. My sister lives at Dovecote and she gets the best care. She loves it. The manager is very friendly.
Hello Paul, many thanks for your wonderful review of Dovecote, it's lovely to hear you are very happy with all aspects of your sister's care.
I find the staff are very caring and considerate. They give my wife lots of attention and help.
I find the staff are very caring and considerate. They give my wife lots of attention and help.
Dear James, thank you for your review - it's very good to hear that you're pleased with the care our team provide to your wife. Best wishes, Fae
I found the staff very friendly and helpful. They took very good care of my wife and treated her with great respect.
I found the staff very friendly and helpful. They took very good care of my wife and treated her with great respect.
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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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