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 £1096, 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.
Dovecote Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dovecote Residential Care Home has 76 reviews.
Review from David R (Son of Resident) published on 12 October 2018
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Review from Sandra E (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2018
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Review from Harry W (Son of Resident) published on 12 October 2018
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Review from Christopher S (Husband of Resident) published on 12 October 2018
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Review from Alex P (Friend of Resident) published on 11 October 2018
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Review from Rhonda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2018
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Review from P C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2017
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Review from Louise H (Wife of Resident) published on 13 March 2017
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Review from L E (Brother of Resident) published on 15 February 2017
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Review from J C S (Husband of Resident) published on 15 February 2017
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Review from Elsie S (Friend of Resident) published on 11 August 2016
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Review from R D (Relative of Resident) published on 11 August 2016
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Review from Barbara D (Relative of Resident) published on 29 July 2016
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Review from Lynda (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2016
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Review from Joe B (Husband of Resident) published on 29 March 2016
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Review from Muriel N (Friend of Resident) published on 29 March 2016
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10 for Dovecote Residential Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.791 for Dovecote Residential Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (233 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.791
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 Dovecote Residential Care Home is based on 24 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 61 registered maximum number of service users is 12.2, which has been reached with 24 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.
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Job Title: Team Leader
Joined: 2017
Gillian has worked for Sanctuary for over 6 years and she loves working with our residents.
"I am so passionate about care, so really believe this reflects in the standard of the work I do and care I give to our residents."
Job Title: Head Chef
Joined: 1998
I have worked at Dovecote for 25 years and make sure all the residents have such a good balanced and nutritious diet with food they love to eat. I love to do home baking.
Job Title: Care Assistant
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Team Leader
Joined: 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!
Job Title: Administrator
Joined: 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'.
Job Title: Maintenance Operative
Joined: 2023
I love interacting with the residents and the staff here are brilliant - it’s such a good place to work.
I am always told I do a good job I am really appreciated at Dovecote which is really good.
Job Title: Care Assistant
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Activities co-ordinator
Joined: 2022
I like working with the residents and staff, they are wonderful it’s a lovely place to work.
Job Title: Housekeeper
Joined: 2022
I love working here. Dovecote is a fabulous place to work - the residents, the job and the staff, it’s all amazing!
