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South Street, Colyton, EX24 6PS
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29 January 2026
An elderly friend of the family was taken in on respite reluctantly on his behalf I might add, I let him settle in for a few days then visited from the friendly greeting/signing in then through the well maintained and nice smelling home to where he was engaged in games and music with fellow
residents I was really impressed and surprised that his whole idea of a carehome had changed and he was participating and enjoying his time there after being offered and taking refreshments I talked to staff and was very impressed.
08 January 2026
The home is welcoming, with very kind and hospitable workers. Very festive and calming for both myself and grandmother. The friendly staff offered us a drink when we arrived. Also overhearing other conversation's, it was lovely to hear everyone being so helpful and kind.
08 January 2026
Felt very welcoming when we arrived, a nice CHristmas feel. My mother-in-law looked very well looked after and comfortable.
08 January 2026
We were welcomed today with a lovely christmas decorated atmosphere. STaff were friendly and warm. Mum had her hair freshly washed and styled. The home arranged for our family to sit all together in one of the lounges. Thank you Doveridge for the amazing care you give to mum and made us feel
welcome.
05 January 2026
From the moment the staff open the front door you are greeted by cheery smiles and welcoming staff. You can have a little banter and chat as your taken to your loved one. Mum was on end of life care when she arrived at Doveridge and we were expecting the worst. Over a few weeks mum started eating,
drinking, gained much needed weight. Although she's still frail the staff never gave up on her. She's happy, warm, well cared for and loves her life there. What else could we possibly want.
05 January 2026
My wife has been accepted into the home like family. She is completely happy as the staff are so professional, caring, attentive and she is treated with great care and dignity. I am more than pleased to see my wife happy and content with everything. She has a very good room of her own. Overall an
excellent home. Excellent facilities and excellent staff.
17 November 2025
This has all been a new experience for me, and it's been beautiful from the start. The staff are so kind and caring, and I have enjoyed getting to know the other people here. When I am at home, I feel a little poorly in the mornings, but since being here, I've had no issue with this at all. I am so
pleased I did this and would feel happy to do it again.
13 October 2025
My sister-in-law resides at Doveridge. On our visits the staff are very friendly and welcoming and the care she receives is outstanding, the menu is varied and the food is of a high standard. Couldn't wish for a better care home for her.
07 July 2025
Mum arrived 2-and-a-half months ago and has already settled in well. Management is very professional and Mum's safety and security is treated with very high importance. Staff (carers and activity) are excellent, incredibly caring and have really got to know Mum so she has settled quickly.
Communication is great and I feel listened to as Mum's daughter/carer. Mum loves to be busy so the varied activities keep her occupied and independent. Feel so blessed to have found Doveridge as Mum says she 'loves being there'. Thank you x
02 July 2025
I love how quickly Mum has settled here since arriving in April. She says she loves it here and I can see why. The staff are genuinely warm and caring and Mum has so much mental stimulation here. As a relative I have always been made to feel very welcome when I visit.
11 June 2025
I have waited purposely for my review of Doveridge so I may give an honest and knowledgeable opinion. My mum has been a resident for approximately 10 months and I can honestly say I can't be happier to see how she has thrived. Her needs are met and surpassed by the wonderful staff who are given the
freedom to spend time with each resident and really get to know them. The food is excellent with a choice for all requirements. As it's a small home it has a very homely feeling which so many lack and this reflects in the contentment of residents. There is plenty of entertainment on tap and trips out which are thoroughly enjoyed. I have to take my cap off to the management because as we know the home is only as good as those that run it and this home is wonderful.
26 May 2025
Seeing my sister return to Doveridge Care Home has improved my confidence level in her recovery, hopefully she will return to her old self! As for all staff, we could not wish for better care. Thank you.
23 April 2025
Excellent in all areas. Can not fault it. 100 percent
19 March 2025
The staff have been amazing. Thank you.
25 February 2025
Very friendly staff. Give a cup of coffee and ice cream. Great! Like being at home only better. The manager is very kind.
16 January 2025
My mum lives at Doveridge and has dementia, it means the world to us that she is so well cared for when we couldn't keep her at home any longer. Doveridge has become family to us and mum is treated with so much love and respect. I would like to thank all the staff for their care, plus my dad has
gone from living with mum and being married for over 60 years to being home alone. The staff appreciate this and he is there for lunches with mum and can go whenever he likes to be with her. We are always made to feel so welcome with a cup of tea or offer of food and drink every visit. Mum is content at Doveridge and although it's always hard to put a loved one in care when you find the right place it makes all the difference and the worry goes away. As a family we would always recommend Doveridge. They do a great job and it's a lovely place, with a family feel.
05 November 2024
Mum's care is always excellent her dementia is progressing and her care plan has been adapted for this. The staff are so amazing with mum always there with a kind word and a hug. After I leave mum when visiting her I walk away knowing she couldn't be in a better place.
10 October 2024
The staff have honestly been beyond wonderful. My dad came for a two-week stay and we think he really enjoyed his time here. He is not normally very sociable, but the time here brought him out of his shell, and seeing him enjoy the company of the staff and things like the singer and guitarist who
came to perform was so lovely! His room was super and he hasn't eaten so much good food in ages. We can't thank everyone enough.
15 April 2024
Mum has been at Doveridge for over four years and the care, compassion, love and friendship that she has received has been exceptional. We have always found the staff most welcoming and friendly. You always get a lovely cup of tea and cake or biscuits. Mum passed away in the care of Doveridge and I
cannot fault the time and devotion shown to her at the end. Many thanks to all.
09 April 2024
My Mother was a resident at Doveridge for a few weeks after being discharged from the hospital in January 2024. We found the care to be excellent and the staff very caring and helpful. It was a pity that she could not stay longer.
Latest Reviews for Doveridge Care Home
29 January 2026
An elderly friend of the family was taken in on respite reluctantly on his behalf I might add, I let him settle in for a few days then visited from the friendly greeting/signing in then through the well maintained and nice smelling home to where he was engaged in games and music with fellow
residents I was really impressed and surprised that his whole idea of a carehome had changed and he was participating and enjoying his time there after being offered and taking refreshments I talked to staff and was very impressed.
08 January 2026
The home is welcoming, with very kind and hospitable workers. Very festive and calming for both myself and grandmother. The friendly staff offered us a drink when we arrived. Also overhearing other conversation's, it was lovely to hear everyone being so helpful and kind.
08 January 2026
Felt very welcoming when we arrived, a nice CHristmas feel. My mother-in-law looked very well looked after and comfortable.
08 January 2026
We were welcomed today with a lovely christmas decorated atmosphere. STaff were friendly and warm. Mum had her hair freshly washed and styled. The home arranged for our family to sit all together in one of the lounges. Thank you Doveridge for the amazing care you give to mum and made us feel
welcome.
05 January 2026
From the moment the staff open the front door you are greeted by cheery smiles and welcoming staff. You can have a little banter and chat as your taken to your loved one. Mum was on end of life care when she arrived at Doveridge and we were expecting the worst. Over a few weeks mum started eating,
drinking, gained much needed weight. Although she's still frail the staff never gave up on her. She's happy, warm, well cared for and loves her life there. What else could we possibly want.
05 January 2026
My wife has been accepted into the home like family. She is completely happy as the staff are so professional, caring, attentive and she is treated with great care and dignity. I am more than pleased to see my wife happy and content with everything. She has a very good room of her own. Overall an
excellent home. Excellent facilities and excellent staff.
17 November 2025
This has all been a new experience for me, and it's been beautiful from the start. The staff are so kind and caring, and I have enjoyed getting to know the other people here. When I am at home, I feel a little poorly in the mornings, but since being here, I've had no issue with this at all. I am so
pleased I did this and would feel happy to do it again.
13 October 2025
My sister-in-law resides at Doveridge. On our visits the staff are very friendly and welcoming and the care she receives is outstanding, the menu is varied and the food is of a high standard. Couldn't wish for a better care home for her.
07 July 2025
Mum arrived 2-and-a-half months ago and has already settled in well. Management is very professional and Mum's safety and security is treated with very high importance. Staff (carers and activity) are excellent, incredibly caring and have really got to know Mum so she has settled quickly.
Communication is great and I feel listened to as Mum's daughter/carer. Mum loves to be busy so the varied activities keep her occupied and independent. Feel so blessed to have found Doveridge as Mum says she 'loves being there'. Thank you x
02 July 2025
I love how quickly Mum has settled here since arriving in April. She says she loves it here and I can see why. The staff are genuinely warm and caring and Mum has so much mental stimulation here. As a relative I have always been made to feel very welcome when I visit.
11 June 2025
I have waited purposely for my review of Doveridge so I may give an honest and knowledgeable opinion. My mum has been a resident for approximately 10 months and I can honestly say I can't be happier to see how she has thrived. Her needs are met and surpassed by the wonderful staff who are given the
freedom to spend time with each resident and really get to know them. The food is excellent with a choice for all requirements. As it's a small home it has a very homely feeling which so many lack and this reflects in the contentment of residents. There is plenty of entertainment on tap and trips out which are thoroughly enjoyed. I have to take my cap off to the management because as we know the home is only as good as those that run it and this home is wonderful.
26 May 2025
Seeing my sister return to Doveridge Care Home has improved my confidence level in her recovery, hopefully she will return to her old self! As for all staff, we could not wish for better care. Thank you.
23 April 2025
Excellent in all areas. Can not fault it. 100 percent
19 March 2025
The staff have been amazing. Thank you.
25 February 2025
Very friendly staff. Give a cup of coffee and ice cream. Great! Like being at home only better. The manager is very kind.
16 January 2025
My mum lives at Doveridge and has dementia, it means the world to us that she is so well cared for when we couldn't keep her at home any longer. Doveridge has become family to us and mum is treated with so much love and respect. I would like to thank all the staff for their care, plus my dad has
gone from living with mum and being married for over 60 years to being home alone. The staff appreciate this and he is there for lunches with mum and can go whenever he likes to be with her. We are always made to feel so welcome with a cup of tea or offer of food and drink every visit. Mum is content at Doveridge and although it's always hard to put a loved one in care when you find the right place it makes all the difference and the worry goes away. As a family we would always recommend Doveridge. They do a great job and it's a lovely place, with a family feel.
05 November 2024
Mum's care is always excellent her dementia is progressing and her care plan has been adapted for this. The staff are so amazing with mum always there with a kind word and a hug. After I leave mum when visiting her I walk away knowing she couldn't be in a better place.
10 October 2024
The staff have honestly been beyond wonderful. My dad came for a two-week stay and we think he really enjoyed his time here. He is not normally very sociable, but the time here brought him out of his shell, and seeing him enjoy the company of the staff and things like the singer and guitarist who
came to perform was so lovely! His room was super and he hasn't eaten so much good food in ages. We can't thank everyone enough.
15 April 2024
Mum has been at Doveridge for over four years and the care, compassion, love and friendship that she has received has been exceptional. We have always found the staff most welcoming and friendly. You always get a lovely cup of tea and cake or biscuits. Mum passed away in the care of Doveridge and I
cannot fault the time and devotion shown to her at the end. Many thanks to all.
09 April 2024
My Mother was a resident at Doveridge for a few weeks after being discharged from the hospital in January 2024. We found the care to be excellent and the staff very caring and helpful. It was a pity that she could not stay longer.