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Dovecote Residential Care Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear. It is operated by Sanctuary Care Limited.
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 Residential Care Home 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 Residential Care Home in February 2025 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 Residential Care Home is located in Rowlands Gill, within the Gateshead local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Hugar Road, High Spen, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BQ |
| Phone | 01207 544441 |
| Website | www.sanctuary-care.co.uk |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 5 February 2025 |
| Provider | Sanctuary Care Limited |
Is Dovecote Residential Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Dovecote Residential Care Home 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/1-9193326334
What type of care does Dovecote Residential Care Home provide?
Dovecote Residential Care Home provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Dovecote Residential Care Home?
You can contact Dovecote Residential Care Home by phone on 01207 544441, or visit them at Hugar Road, High Spen, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BQ.
What is Dovecote Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Dovecote Residential Care Home 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/1-9193326334
What are Dovecote Residential Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Dovecote Residential Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
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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