Dovecote Lodge
Residential care home · Wakefield
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DJ
Run by Wakefield MDC
- GoodCQC · Mar 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds28
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01924 302935
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 March 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dovecote Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-138196455
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dovecote Lodge
Dovecote Lodge supports older people and adults with dementia through residential care without nursing, including stays linked to rehabilitation after hospital treatment. Its setting includes several lounges, with options for shared social areas or quieter spaces, alongside organised activities such as bingo.
The home is also used for recovery periods following surgery or a stroke, giving families a residential setting during rehabilitation before a return home. Meals are prepared with locally sourced ingredients, and the accommodation includes bedrooms and communal areas intended for longer or shorter stays. Its registered scope also includes younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wakefield
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inwood HouseWakefield | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Snapethorpe HallWakefield | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Sandy CourtOssett | 1.2 miles | |||
| Flanshaw LodgeWakefield | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| AlverthorpeWakefield | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Wakefield MDC
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flanshaw LodgeWakefield | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazel GarthKnottingley | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rehabilitation stays
- Locally sourced meal ingredients
- Quieter lounge spaces
Suits: People needing residential rehabilitation after hospital care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DJ
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Questions families ask
How much does Dovecote Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dovecote Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wakefield council paid on average £805 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Dovecote Lodge whether it takes residents funded by Wakefield council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.