Dovecote Residential Care Home
Book a Visit
Hugar Road
High Spen
Rowlands Gill
Tyne and Wear
NE39 2BQ
| Care Type | Care Home |
|---|---|
| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,096.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Lesley Dawson is Manager at Dovecote Residential Care Home.
Dovecote is a not-for-profit care home, located in the old mining village of High Spen, surrounded by open fields and farmland. Our devoted team provides residential, dementia and respite care, which can be pre-booked. These are ideal for family carers who need to book a short or longer-term stay for a loved one, with the peace of mind of knowing they are in safe hands.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
|---|---|
| Support For | Companionship, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
| What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Dovecote is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
||
| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
|
Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
|---|
|
Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
|---|
| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
|---|
|
There is a warm family feel the moment you walk through the door, which helps our residents to thrive. We have a highly experienced care team, many of whom have worked here for many years. |
| Who Owns Our Building |
|---|
| Voluntary / Not for Profit |
| Communal Rooms |
|---|
| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
|---|
| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
|---|
| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
|---|
|
We have 61 single bedrooms, each equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities. |
| About Our Rooms | |
|---|---|
| Number Of Rooms | 61 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 61 |
| Type Of Room |
|---|
| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
|---|
| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
|---|
| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,096.00 |
| Funding Types | |
|---|---|
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
|---|
|
Here at our care home in High Spen, Gateshead, we're very much part of our local community. With our own minibus, residents can enjoy trips out and about. |
| Activities At Home |
|---|
| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
|---|
| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Hugar Road
High Spen
Rowlands Gill
Tyne and Wear
NE39 2BQ
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 22nd October 2024 |
| Published Date | 5th February 2025 |
| Current Report |
|
| Historic Reports |
|
| Registration Date | 20th July 2020 |
| Service Provider | Sanctuary Care Limited, WR1 3ZQ |
Dovecote Residential Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
|---|
| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
|---|
| Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
|---|
| Church, Golf Club, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Dovecote Residential Care Home
The UK's largest & most detailed directory of elderly care and retirement living options
10,395
Care Homes
12,426
Home Care Services
1,634
Live-in Care Services
1,827
Retirement Living Developments
Autumna is the UK's largest and most comprehensive later-life living & elderly care directory. Our detailed search facility and team of expert advisors can help you find the best care homes, nursing homes, retirement homes, retirement villages, home care, and live-in care services for you or your loved one's needs. Our website is free to use, we are proudly independent, and we never take referral fees.
