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Dovecote Residential Care Home

Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear NE39 2BQ
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Dovecote Residential Care Home, Rowlands Gill

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...  

Care Provided by Dovecote Residential Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,161From £1,161

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.

Contact Dovecote Residential 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lesley Dawson(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (61)

Dovecote Residential Care Home Reviews (90)

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9.6

Dovecote Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.568) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dovecote Residential Care Home has 90 reviews.

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Review from P C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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When my mother arrived at the home, she was very distressed and depressed with being in the hospital and had lost her sparkle and wasn't very talkative. She'd also lost a lot of weight. Now 5 weeks on, she has put on weight, interacting with staff and has a good diet. All the staff from management, carers to domestics have been friendly towards her and made her feel welcome and at home. Not only to my mother but also to us as her family. We have also received a lot of support from management and staff.

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Review from Louise H (Wife of Resident) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband needed to walk all day and night with the help of the staff at Dovecote. He is very much settled and I have great faith in the home as it is well staffed and carers are always on hand to help my husband and myself.

I feel very happy with the level of care my husband gets.

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Review from L E (Brother of Resident) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent.

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Review from J C S (Husband of Resident) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff have been very friendly and helpful. My wife has been well looked after.

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Review from Elsie S (Friend of Resident) published on 11 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visit this care home every day (for the last six months) and there has been a great deal of work done to refurbish the public areas and now they are doing the bedrooms, all to a very high standard. The staff are very helpful to residents and also to visitors and always make sure the resident is nice and clean and well presented.

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Review from R D (Relative of Resident) published on 11 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The improvement in the home in the last 6 months has been incredible. the garden area is amazing and for the residents to enjoy. Memory boxes are a fantastic idea. Trips and activities are wonderful.

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Review from Barbara D (Relative of Resident) published on 29 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very impressed with the standard and caring attitude of all the staff who work extremely hard. The home is well managed and presented to a high standard. I would recommend it to future users.

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Review from Lynda (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2016 Submitted via Website
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The staff are very caring, the job they do is very demanding but they always seem so kind and patient with the residents. My father was in dovecote until his death in December, without this care home I don't know how my family would have coped.

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Review from Muriel N (Friend of Resident) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service user's are really happy. I have been visiting Dovecote for 13 years and think it is a lovely place.

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Review from Joe B (Husband of Resident) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Husband of service user I haven't got anything to compare Dovecote with, but overall happy with my care wife receive's.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 October 2024
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (2) & Events (0)

News
  • 14 Oct 2025

    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...

  • 27 Feb 2025

    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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Meet the Team (8)

Julie Ackerley
Julie AckerleyJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2016

I have worked at Dovecote for 7 years and I love the residents. We are a really good team that work so well together.

Francesca Atkinson
Francesca AtkinsonJob Title:Team LeaderJoined: 2019

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 Younger
Lynne YoungerJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2021

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'.

Gill Ord
Gill OrdJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2022

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.

Tracy Cummings
Tracy CummingsJob Title:HousekeeperJoined: 2013
My name is Tracy and I have worked here for 10 years.

I absolutely love the home and the residents. It is a lovely place to work and such a happy environment.

Alan Nairn
Alan NairnJob Title:HousekeeperJoined: 1998
My name is Alan and I have worked at Dovecote for 25 years.

I love working for our residents, it’s like an extended family.

Louise Foster
Louise FosterJob Title:Activities co-ordinatorJoined: 2022

I like working with the residents and staff, they are wonderful it’s a lovely place to work.

Claire Wade
Claire WadeJob Title:HousekeeperJoined: 2022

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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