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Dovecote Lodge
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DJ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Dovecote Lodge was rated
Rating published 01/03/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 28 bedsRegistered capacity
- WakefieldCouncil for care funding
- 01924 302935Care home's own number
- Wakefield MDCOperator
- 26th January 2011Registered since
- Wakefield MDCRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Dovecote Lodge
Dovecote Lodge is a Care Home in Wakefield, offering Residential and Dementia care.
Dovecote Lodge was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Wakefield MDC. Wakefield MDC runs 3 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Dovecote Lodge been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dovecote Lodge "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published March 2019.
What types of care does Dovecote Lodge provide?
Dovecote Lodge provides Residential and Dementia care.
How many beds does Dovecote Lodge have?
Dovecote Lodge is registered for 28 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Dovecote Lodge?
Dovecote Lodge is run by Wakefield MDC. The provider runs 3 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Dovecote Lodge registered with CQC?
Dovecote Lodge has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Wakefield MDC, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Dovecote Lodge care for?
CQC registers Dovecote Lodge to care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
Does Dovecote Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Dovecote Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Dovecote Lodge?
Dovecote Lodge is in the Wakefield council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Dovecote Lodge?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Wakefield, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.