Dovedale Court

Dovedale Court is a nursing home in Preston, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated Dovedale Court Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Dovedale Court has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Lancashire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,251 a week for residential care and £1,595 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 420 registered care homes in Lancashire. The nearest to Dovedale Court include Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older People, Cedar Garden and Dovehaven Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.