Dovehaven Lodge
DOVEHAVEN
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Your loved one will be warmly welcomed into our purpose-built home, thoughtfully designed as four smaller 'houses' each with their own dedicated teams - creating calm, family-like settings where care feels both personal and expert.
The health, wellbeing and happiness of our 'family' of residents is always our number one priority across all four houses.
Care services at Dovehaven Lodge
General Nursing Care
24-hour qualified nursing support for complex medical needs
Residential Dementia Care
Specialist support for those living with memory loss in a secure, homely environment
Dementia Nursing Care
Expert nursing combined with dementia-specific care approaches
Male-Only Specialist Dementia Care
Dedicated house providing tailored care for men living with dementia
Advanced nursing support
Including PEG feeding, palliative care, physical disabilities, and end-of-life care
Respite Care
Available across all houses for 'holiday' stays or convalescent care
Capacity
Four houses providing ground-floor accommodation
Our Carers
Home Manager
Emma Anforth leads our experienced team at Dovehaven Lodge, overseeing care across all four specialist houses. Emma ensures that each house maintains its unique character whilst delivering exceptional standards.
"What makes Dovehaven Lodge special is how our four-house design lets us provide exactly the right environment for each person's needs. Whether someone needs our male-only dementia care or general nursing support, they get specialist expertise in a setting that truly feels like home."
Emma works closely with our Deputy Manager to ensure every resident's wishes and needs are met across our comprehensive services.
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Our dedicated team across four houses
Experienced leadership - Qualified Home Manager and Deputy Manager ensuring excellent standards across all houses
Specialist nursing team - Experienced registered nurses committed to providing the highest standard of bespoke care with dignity, 24 hours a day
Expert care staff - Well-trained, highly skilled carers working together to ensure excellent care standards
Comprehensive training - All team members receive hands-on training and regular support to build the confidence and skills for expert nursing, dementia, and personal care
Support specialists - Dedicated activity coordinators, housekeeping, and kitchen teams working together across our site
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Your loved one's house and home
Four specialist houses
Each with dedicated teams creating intimate, family-like environments within our larger facility
Ground-floor living
All accommodation easily accessible with comfortable, well-planned private bedrooms
Personalised spaces
Residents invited to decorate their bright bedrooms with treasured belongings to make it feel just like home
Individual dining rooms
Each house has its own dining room, always beautifully set for sociable mealtimes
Accessible design
Easy-to-navigate living spaces and sitting rooms perfect for social events and pursuing hobbies
Beautiful outdoor spaces
Landscaped gardens and patios providing perfect places to spend time with friends and family
Flexible accommodation
Ground-floor design suitable for all mobility levels
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Activities and engagement
Meaningful activities - Our dedicated activity coordinators design programs to engage attention and interest, Helping residents feel connected and truly at home
Individual and group options - One-to-one time for those who prefer their rooms, plus group activities for social connection
Oomph! On Demand - Supporting resident exercise, hobbies, themed days, and personal interests
Hobby support - Spaces designed for residents to pursue their individual interests and hobbies
Social events - Organised activities that bring our house communities together
Our Home
Care that grows with your loved one
Personalised care plans
Personal care plans built around each person’s health needs, preferences, and routines. Supporting comfort, independence and choice
24-hour specialist support
Qualified carers across all houses, with experienced registered nurses providing additional medical care
Adapting to change
Understanding that care requirements evolve, with systems to identify and respond to changing needs
Healthcare partnerships
Close collaboration with external healthcare professionals for the broadest range of expertise
Dignity-focused approach
Kind, caring, and professional support that improves quality of life for every resident
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Exceptional dining across four houses
House dining rooms - Each of our four houses has its own dining room, always set beautifully for mealtimes with a warm, familiar atmosphere
Chef-created menus - Daily menus featuring old favourites like pies, roasts, and sticky toffee pudding using quality, seasonal, nutritious ingredients
Dietitian oversight - Professional supervision ensuring meals are nourishing, comforting and full of flavour
Adapted service - Menu choices available in appropriately palatable ways for all needs, tempting even the smallest appetites
Special events - Themed food events throughout the year offering traditional meals and opportunities to try something different
All-day refreshments - Drinks, homemade scones, cakes, fruit, snacks, and suppers freely available
Afternoon tea tradition - Daily homemade treats that residents particularly enjoy
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Specialist male-only dementia care
One of our four houses provides dedicated male-only specialist dementia care for men who benefit from a quiet, male-only environment where routines, support and activities reflect what helps each man feel at ease and understood.
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Grand dining in elegant surroundings
Hotel grandeur dining - Magnificent dining room reminiscent of the building's imposing hotel heritage
Beautifully set tables - Always elegant presentation whilst ensuring residents feel very much 'at home'
Premium hospitality - Outstanding service from our team of hosts and hostesses
Exceptional cuisine - Experienced chef creating varied, tempting menus reflecting resident preferences using fresh, local ingredients
All-day service - Refreshments, afternoon tea, snacks, and suppers freely available from dining room buffet counter
Dining as experience - Every meal designed as a pleasure in our standout dining room
The Home
We’d love to welcome you in. Come meet the team, explore our four houses, and see how we create four calm, personal homes under one roof.
