Dove House Care Home

Dairy Lane, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5GX

01283820304

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Holy Care Group Ltd

Beds

42 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Holy Care Group Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Dove House Care Home

Located on Dairy Lane in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, this 42-bed residential care home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by Holy Care Group Ltd. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, meaning there is no published rating available.

Prospective residents and their families should note that this is a relatively newly registered service. The home's size allows it to maintain a smaller community environment while offering diverse specialist care pathways. Its Derbyshire location places it within accessible distance of Ashbourne town centre.

As with any residential care setting, individuals considering this home should gather information directly from the provider about daily routines, staffing, activities, and specific support available for their family member's needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dove House Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Dove House Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Dove House Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees