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Dove HouseDerbyshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Dove House

Derby Road, Doveridge, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JR
01889565141
Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 November 2023

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

  1. GoodJun 2016
  2. GoodJun 2016
  3. GoodSept 2018
  4. GoodFeb 2024

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

  • 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

Dove House is a residential care home in Derbyshire, supporting people with learning disabilities or autism. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Dove House is a residential care home supporting up to 4 people with learning disabilities or autism. At inspection, the home was at full capacity with 4 residents. People are safeguarded from abuse and harm, with the provider completing thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigations.

Staffing levels are adequate to meet residents' needs, and staff have received training specific to supporting people with learning disabilities. Medicines are administered safely and infection control measures are in place.

Residents' capacity is assessed to enable them to make informed decisions about their care. The home demonstrates a learning culture, taking action when issues arise and implementing improvements based on these lessons. The service prioritises ensuring that residents have the choices, dignity and independence typically afforded to most people, alongside good access to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 February 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service
Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity
4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · DE6 5JR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 10 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 November 2023.

Safe
Good
EffectivePublished 28 September 2018
Good
CaringPublished 28 September 2018
Good
ResponsivePublished 28 September 2018
Good
Well-led
Good

Read Dove House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dove House, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Dove House'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.

Location

Derby Road, Doveridge, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JR

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Dove House

CQC overall rating

Good

Inspection date: 21 November 2023

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