Dove Tree House

89-91 Heavitree Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ND

01392221648

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2018

Provider

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd

Beds

35 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 23 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 2 are lower.

22 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2016
GoodJan 2019

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 Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd, which runs 8 care homes in England: 7 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 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 Tree House

Dove Tree House is a residential care home in Devon, offering personal care with nursing support available through community services as needed. Full details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Dove Tree House provides care and accommodation for up to 34 people requiring personal care, with nursing services available through community nursing services as needed. At the time of inspection, the service was at full capacity with 34 residents. The registered manager demonstrated a clear commitment to providing quality care and supporting people to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Since the previous inspection in August 2016, the service had addressed concerns around best interest decision making, ensuring people's rights were better protected. Staff clarity on this process had improved significantly. The inspection found the service continued to maintain good standards, with no evidence of serious risks or concerns identified during ongoing monitoring.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 January 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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.

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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: 35 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX1 2ND

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 9 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Dove Tree 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 Tree House, 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 Tree House, 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 Tree 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees