Dove Lodge Care Home

Dove Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Exmouth, Devon (EX8 2EW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Dove Lodge Care Home

Dove Lodge Care Home is in Exmouth, and we provide residential care for older people from across this part of Devon, with respite stays available as well. We run a residential home and we are clear about what that means, because families deserve to know what they are arranging. Our work is skilled, patient help with the ordinary business of living: washing and dressing, medicines, getting about, food worth looking forward to, company when it is wanted and somewhere quiet when it is not. Where needs grow beyond what we can meet well, we say so early and help think through what comes next. The feel of a place comes from its staff far more than from its furnishings, so keeping a settled team is where our effort goes. When people stay, they learn that one resident likes to be left alone until mid morning and another is unsettled if the routine shifts, and care becomes a matter of knowing rather than checking. Being near the sea is a real advantage. A walk along the front, decent air and somewhere to sit and watch things happen do more for a week than most organised activities. Respite stays work well for family carers needing a break and for people regaining their strength. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. Come and see us on an ordinary day and ask us anything.

Care provided at Dove Lodge Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Dove Lodge Care Home

Where is Dove Lodge Care Home located?

Dove Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Dove Lodge Care Home provide?

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

What is Dove Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?

Dove Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Dove Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Dove Lodge Care Home

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

No. Dove Lodge Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Dove Lodge 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. Dove Lodge 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. Dove Lodge 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

Dove Lodge 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 Dove Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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