Dovehaven Lodge

Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 7AB

01772723745

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

13 May 2023

Provider

DHCH14 Limited

Beds

80 beds

About Dovehaven Lodge

Dovehaven Lodge is an 80-bed nursing home located on Tag Lane in Ingol, Preston. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by DHCH14 Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, following an inspection in May 2023.

As a nursing care facility, it offers medical support alongside residential services. The home's location in the Ingol area provides access to Preston's amenities while serving the wider Lancashire community. Its range of specialisms indicates capacity to support residents with complex and varied care needs within a single setting.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dovehaven Lodge, 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 Dovehaven Lodge, 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 Dovehaven Lodge'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