Dovecote Residential Care Home
Dovecote Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead (NE39 2BQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Dovecote Residential Care Home
Dovecote Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily life, including residents living with dementia, and we provide respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period. We think of this as somewhere people live, not somewhere care is delivered to them, and we try to make that difference obvious in how the house runs. Residents tell us when they like to get up, what they want to eat, how much help they want and where they prefer to spend the day. Support with personal care, meals, medication and appointments is given quietly and with proper regard for privacy, and independence is protected wherever it exists. Dementia care shapes much of our work. Knowing a person's history, the people and places that matter to them and the rhythms that suit them is what allows us to reassure someone who is anxious instead of arguing with them. We keep the day familiar and explain changes in advance wherever we can. Families are welcome whenever they want to come and we would far rather hear a worry while it is small. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we keep it through the ordinary details that our residents notice day by day.
Care provided at Dovecote Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 February 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Dovecote Residential Care Home
Where is Dovecote Residential Care Home located?
Dovecote Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE39 2BQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dovecote Residential Care Home provide?
Dovecote Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Dovecote Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Dovecote Residential 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 5 February 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dovecote Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Dovecote Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dovecote Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dovecote Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Dovecote Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dovecote Residential 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. Dovecote Residential 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. Dovecote Residential 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?
Yes. Yes. Dovecote Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 North East
Dovecote Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Dovecote Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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