Dovedale Court
Nursing home · Preston
Dovedale Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3WQ
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds33
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01772 761616
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 13 December 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dovedale Court
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125855844
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dovedale Court
Dovedale Court provides 24-hour care with a dedicated Memory Lane Community for people living with dementia. The home also offers residential care, nursing care, respite or short stays and services for people under 65.
Daily life includes activities, outings and facilities designed to support independence and social connection. Residents can use the café, garden and cinema room, while reminiscence facilities provide another shared space. Meals are freshly prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with modified textured dishes available according to residents’ needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Preston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Elsie Finney House Home for Older PeoplePreston | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar GardenPreston | 0.5 miles | |||
| Dovehaven LodgePreston | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Banksfield Nursing HomePreston | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Derby LodgePreston | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood CourtPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sherwood LodgePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sutton GrangeSouthport | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| GlenroydBlackpool | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Laurel BankLancaster | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westvale HouseWarrington | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cheshire GrangeLymm | Good | 8.0 | |
| BrookfieldWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Caldy ManorWirral | Good | 8.4 | |
| The DalesSkipton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Threshfield CourtSkipton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Marple Dale Hall - The New WindsorStockport | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dedicated Memory Lane Community
- Cinema, café and reminiscence facilities
Suits: Older people needing dementia or 24-hour care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Dovedale Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3WQ
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Dovedale Court offer?
They offer dementia care, respite or short stays and services for people under 65.
Do they provide 24-hour dementia care?
Yes. They provide 24-hour care and have a dedicated Memory Lane Community for people living with dementia.
How much does Dovedale Court cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dovedale Court for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,131 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.