Dovedale Court
- Care home
- 33 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Cottam, Lancashire, North West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
First rated Requires improvement in 2016, most recently Good in December 2023.
3 years
since the latest rating was published.
306 of 381
rated care homes in Lancashire are rated Good, like this one.
Dovedale Court: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2023.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 13 December 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Dovedale Court provides accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care or treatment of diseases, disorder or injury. The service can provide support for up to 32 people, including older people, younger adults and those living with dementia. At the time of our inspection, there were 31 people using the service.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The property is set over 2 floors with lift access to the upper floor. There were several communal areas and a large rear garden for people to enjoy. Aids and adaptions were in place to meet people's individual needs.
What inspectors found
Systems and processes kept people safe from abuse and medicines were managed safely. Detailed care records and risk assessments provided staff with information about people's needs. Staff deployment was effective; we received feedback about consistency at the home and the positive impact this had on people. A relative said, "The staff know [person] so well and understand their needs, this helps keep [person] safe. They are so well looked after." Another added, "[Person's] needs are varied but staff have a good understanding of [person] and how to give them the best quality of life possible." Several people on the upper floor could display heightened behaviours but these were managed by a knowledgeable and well- trained team. The home was clean and well maintained. Appropriate safety checks were carried out on premises and equipment.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
The provider and registered manager maintained good standards. One relative told us, "The home appears to be moving forward. The registered manager seems to be making changes in both the care and the environment." There were robust systems to respond to incidents and accidents, and monitor the quality and safety of care. Action was taken to drive improvement. We received feedback that communication was good, and the registered manager was approachable and responsive to concerns. The provider engaged people, their relatives or staff and promoted good outcomes. Staff worked hard as a team, and they spoke about their colleagues positively; morale was high. A staff member said, "It's such a good place to work, I love that we all work together as a team. Everyone supports each other."
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 Appleton-Carroll
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)7 inspection reports, latest 13 December 2023. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Barchester Healthcare Homes LimitedBrand: Barchester Healthcare
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02849519 (opens Companies House)
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited runs 153 services in England, 16 of them in the North West. 114 are rated Good or Outstanding, 12 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 27 have no rating yet.
Other services run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- O Badgeworth Court Care Centre Outstanding. Care home with nursing, Gloucestershire, South West
- O Briardene Care Home Outstanding. Care home with nursing, Stockton-on-Tees, North East
- O Harton Grange Outstanding. Care home, South Tyneside, North East
- O Lucerne House Outstanding. Care home with nursing, Devon, South West
See all 153 services run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Getting help from Lancashire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Lancashire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 123 6720. Out-of-hours emergencies: 0300 123 6722
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Lancashire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Dovedale Court provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Dovedale Court as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Dovedale Court have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 33 beds at Dovedale Court.
- When was Dovedale Court last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Dovedale Court was published on 13 December 2023.
- Who runs Dovedale Court?
- Dovedale Court is run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited. It runs 153 services in England, 16 of them in the North West.
- What is Dovedale Court's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 13 December 2023.
Contact
- Phone
- 01772 761616
- Address
- Dovedale Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3WQ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People Good, 0.4 miles away
- – Cedar Garden Not yet rated, 0.5 miles away
- G Dovehaven Lodge Good, 0.5 miles away
- RI Banksfield Nursing Home Requires improvement, 0.6 miles away
- G Derby Lodge Good, 0.9 miles away