Doveridge Care Home

Doveridge Care Home is a residential care home in Colyton, Devon (EX24 6PS). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Doveridge Care Home

Doveridge Care Home is at Colyton in Devon, and we provide residential care for older people who need support with daily living. Respite stays are available as well. Most of what makes a care home good is ordinary detail rather than anything grand. Knowing which chair is somebody's. Getting the tea right. Not hurrying a person through a wash because the morning is busy. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, doing it quietly and leaving as much privacy and choice with the resident as we can. Where somebody can still manage a task themselves, that is theirs to keep. Dementia care is a significant part of our work. We keep the daily rhythm and the surroundings steady, give people time to find their words instead of finishing their sentences, and take trouble to learn about earlier life, because knowing what somebody did for a living and what they loved tells us a great deal once language becomes unreliable. Families usually hold that story and we ask for it early rather than guessing. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are pleased about that, but the test that matters more to us is whether residents and their families would say the same about this week, and we keep asking them. Come and see us on an ordinary afternoon. A home is much easier to judge when nothing has been arranged for a visitor's benefit.

Care provided at Doveridge Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Doveridge Care Home

Where is Doveridge Care Home located?

Doveridge Care Home is a residential care home in Colyton, Devon, EX24 6PS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Doveridge Care Home provide?

Doveridge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Doveridge Care Home's CQC rating?

Doveridge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 18 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Doveridge Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Doveridge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Doveridge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Doveridge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Doveridge Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Doveridge Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Doveridge Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Doveridge Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Doveridge Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Doveridge Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Doveridge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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