Dovecote Manor Care Home
- Care home
- 44 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2010
- Bletchley, Milton Keynes, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
4 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
12 months
since the latest rating was published.
33 of 41
rated care homes in Milton Keynes are rated Good, like this one.
Dovecote Manor Care Home: inspection record
Rated Good in October 2025.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G Bletchley House Residential Care and Nursing Home Good, 0.2 miles away
- – Wilton House Not yet rated, 0.3 miles away
- G Melrose House Good, 0.8 miles away
- G Caton House Residential and Nursing Home Good, 1.1 miles away
- I Thomas Edward Mitton House Inadequate, 1.1 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 28 October 2025 (assessment visit 30 July 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of Assessment 11 August to 22 August 2025.
Dovecote Manor Care Home is a care home providing personal care without nursing for up to 44 people. At the time of our assessment there were 43 people living in the home. The service supports older people and people living with dementia.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We found that medicines were not always managed safely, and we observed a hot food trolley unattended which was hot to the touch, this put people at risk of harm. The provider was proactive in responding promptly to these issues when brought to their attention.
People’s needs were assessed appropriately, and care reflected people’s individual needs and preferences.
Staff provided safe care and treated people with kindness and compassion.
The provider had structured governance systems and audits which were effective in identifying and addressing concerns. Staff received training and regular supervision to maintain high quality care.
Staff told us they felt supported and valued. The manager was approachable, visible, and understood their responsibilities.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- George Butnaru
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)7 inspection reports, latest 6 March 2021. Latest assessment published 28 October 2025; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Dovecote Manor Healthcare LimitedBrand: Excelcare Holdings
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 04841812 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Milton Keynes City Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Milton Keynes City Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01908 253772, Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Milton Keynes City Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Dovecote Manor Care Home provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Dovecote Manor Care Home as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Dovecote Manor Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 44 beds at Dovecote Manor Care Home.
- When was Dovecote Manor Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Dovecote Manor Care Home was published on 28 October 2025.
- Who runs Dovecote Manor Care Home?
- Dovecote Manor Care Home is run by Dovecote Manor Healthcare Limited.
- What is Dovecote Manor Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 28 October 2025.
Contact
- Phone
- 01908 270126
- Address
- Dovecote Manor, Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EN Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Bletchley House Residential Care and Nursing Home Good, 0.2 miles away
- – Wilton House Not yet rated, 0.3 miles away
- G Melrose House Good, 0.8 miles away
- G Caton House Residential and Nursing Home Good, 1.1 miles away
- I Thomas Edward Mitton House Inadequate, 1.1 miles away