For residents receiving nursing care, the current rate of FNC, at the time of admission, will be added to the cost of care above
Private visitors car park at the front of the home
Dovehaven Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.205) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dovehaven Lodge has 75 reviews.
Review from Michelle M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to write a review for Dovehaven Lodge. Our whole team will be so pleased to know that their care has been recognised as making such a positive difference in your mum's life. To know she is settled and happy is a testament to their expertise. Kind regards
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Review from P H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2022
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Thank you very much for your review and comments. It is good to hear that both your family and father have been very well supported. Kind regards
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Review from Gail B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2022
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Thank you for your wonderful review and 5-star ratings, we do appreciate it. The team at Dovehaven Lodge will be so pleased that their hard work and dedication to caring for all of our residents are recognised. Kind regards.
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Review from Jennifer D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to write a review at this sad time. We send our condolences to you and your family for your loss. Your comments are very much appreciated and the recognition you give to the team who care for our residents will touch them very much. Kind regards
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Review from Ann C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to review Beech House, your feedback and comments are very much appreciated. As you point out, it has been very difficult to maintain a full activities provision during Covid times, bringing everyone together was certainly something we had to stop doing, but slowly and surely things are picking up. The team work so hard to ensure that our residents are safe, happy and well and we are so pleased that you felt such confidence in their care and also so well supported. Kind regards
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Review from Claire S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 January 2022
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Thank you very much for your review and ratings. We do appreciate your feedback. Kind regards
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Review from R S (Friend of Resident) published on 30 December 2021
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Thank you very much for your review and 5 star ratings. The team really appreciate such positive feedback, as they work so hard to ensure that residents are well, settled and happy. Kind regards
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Review from Joan C (Wife of Resident) published on 17 December 2021
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What a wonderful 5-star review, thank you, we very much appreciate it. Kind regards
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Review from Diane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2021
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Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to review Garden Lodge. You have certainly captured all that we would wish to know about the standard of care at the home. The team are to be congratulated for all they do to ensure residents are cared for in such a wonderful way. Kind regards.
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Review from Tara R (Niece of Resident) published on 16 November 2021
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It is good to know that our family members are able to give us such positive feedback on their experience of the care delivered to their loved ones at Dovehaven Lodge. The team work so hard to ensure that all residents are happy, well and safe, so your comments will be much appreciated. Many thanks.
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Review from B Q (Stepson of Resident) published on 16 November 2021
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Many thanks for your kind comments and for taking the time and trouble to review Dovehaven Lodge. The team have certainly done all possible to ensure that our families, as well as our residents, have been well looked after during the most difficult of circumstances. Your thanks will be passed on to the team, I am sure they will be very appreciative. Kind regards
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Review from Stephen N (Friend of Resident) published on 16 November 2021
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Thank you very much for your 5-star review and your recommendation, it means a lot to the team who work very hard to care for our residents. Kind regards
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Review from Christine T (Sister of Resident) published on 10 November 2021
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How saddened we were to receive your review. When your brother was placed with us by the appropriate specialist healthcare professionals, we never received any complaint about the standard of his accommodation or any aspect of his care and attention from the care team. There was no complaint nor safeguarding raised from yourself, your family, his partner or any professional who visited. However, we know you did not agree with the placement and we feel that your review expresses that displeasure. We felt we had to challenge this review with Carehome.co.uk but their policy and process do not account for deliberately inaccurate comments and reviews.
We are very disappointed that this review has to be published, it does nothing but a disservice to the team who were dedicated to your brothers care and were surprised and dismayed at your comments. We of course pass on our condolences to you and your family, as we did at the time of his loss.
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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2021
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Once again, we apologise that you have had to raise these matters. We have used the points raised during our conversation in previous meetings and correspondence to ensure there have been lessons learned. We continue to robustly recruit and have rolled out specific resident experience training, which we are pleased to report has been highly impactful. Our residents care and safety is our prime consideration and will continue to be so.
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Review from Amy B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021
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Thank you very much for your 5* review, your rating and kind comments are very much appreciated. Kind regards
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Review from Susan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021
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Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to review Dovehaven Lodge. Your comments are much appreciated and with your unique attachment to the home, your feedback has real value for those considering this home for care for a loved one or ones! Kind regards
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Review from Jayne (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, your father was a very special man. Myself and the team at Dovehaven Lodge really appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Louise J (Sister of Resident) published on 9 July 2020
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Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate your positive feedback.
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Review from Anne L (Wife of Resident) published on 21 April 2020
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Thank You, we really appreciate your kind words. From the whole team at Dovehaven Lodge
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Review from S N (Friend of Resident) published on 17 February 2020
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Thank you for your kind words, I will pass on your comments to the staff. We really appreciate your feedback.
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The Review Score of 9.2 (9.205) out of 10 for Dovehaven Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.205 for Dovehaven Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (77 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (13 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 220 Ratings = 4.205
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dovehaven Lodge is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 13 May 2023
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Wendy is dedicated to delivering the very best care to all residents at Dovehaven Lodge. Very experienced, she warmly welcomes enquiries to the home, feel free to get in touch.