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Dovecote Lodge is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It is operated by Wakefield MDC.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Dovecote Lodge provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Dovecote Lodge in March 2022 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Dovecote Lodge is located in Wakefield, within the Wakefield local authority area in Yorkshire & Humberside.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6DJ |
| Phone | 01924 302935 |
| Website | www.wakefield.gov.uk |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| Last inspection | 3 March 2022 |
| Provider | Wakefield MDC |
Is Dovecote Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Dovecote Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138196455
What type of care does Dovecote Lodge provide?
Dovecote Lodge provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Dovecote Lodge?
You can contact Dovecote Lodge by phone on 01924 302935, or visit them at Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6DJ.
What is Dovecote Lodge's CQC rating?
Dovecote Lodge has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138196455
What are Dovecote Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Dovecote Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Wakefield?
There are 56 CQC-registered care homes in Wakefield. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/wakefield.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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