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Dovedale Court is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Preston, Lancashire. It is operated by Barchester Healthcare Homes 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 nursing home, Dovedale Court provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Dovedale Court in December 2023 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.
Dovedale Court is located in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Dovedale Avenue, Ingol, Ingol, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3WQ |
| Phone | 01772 761616 |
| Website | www.barchester.com |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 13 December 2023 |
| Provider | Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited |
Is Dovedale Court registered with the CQC?
Yes. Dovedale Court 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/1-125855844
What type of care does Dovedale Court provide?
Dovedale Court provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Dovedale Court?
You can contact Dovedale Court by phone on 01772 761616, or visit them at Dovedale Avenue, Ingol, Ingol, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3WQ.
What is Dovedale Court's CQC rating?
Dovedale Court 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/1-125855844
What are Dovedale Court's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Dovedale Court's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Preston?
There are 122 CQC-registered care homes in Preston. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/preston.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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