Doves Nest Nursing Home

Manchester · M40 1QQ

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,200/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Feb 2020
Capacity
50 beds
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What the evidence shows

Doves Nest Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Feb 2020). Family feedback highlights staff attentiveness. The inspection Safe domain was rated below Good in 2020.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff attentiveness
  • Physical disability support

Points to explore

  • Safe rating below Good (2020)
  • Family feedback: slow night-time response to call bells

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Dove's Nest Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Manchester
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
92%
Floors
2
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
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Doves Nest Nursing Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jan 2020

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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes physical disability support, nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home
Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
Cancer
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Doves Nest Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,200/week

From ≈ £5,218 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Manchester, nursing): £959/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Doves Nest Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Doves Nest Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Manchester, North West, operated by Dove's Nest Limited since 2010. The home has 50 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

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Contact & location

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Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

15-19 Windsor Road, Clayton Bridge, Manchester, M40 1QQ

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

456m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

6 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected September 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Pet Therapy
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Parking
Minibus
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Medical & Therapy

Hydrotherapy
Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Doves Nest Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Doves Nest Nursing Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask about night-time staffing levels and visibility.

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  2. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  3. Test call bell response times during evening hours.

  4. Speak with night staff about their routines and approach.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. How are families updated when needs change?

  3. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  4. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Doves Nest Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Doves Nest Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Doves Nest Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Doves Nest Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Doves Nest Nursing Home: From £1,200/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Doves Nest Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Doves Nest Nursing Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Doves Nest Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Doves Nest Nursing Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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How many beds does Doves Nest Nursing Home have?

Doves Nest Nursing Home has 50 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Doves Nest Nursing Home?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5.

Are Doves Nest Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Doves Nest Nursing Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Doves Nest Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Doves Nest Nursing Home is "Requires improvement". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Doves Nest Nursing Home?

Doves Nest Nursing Home is operated by DOVE'S NEST LIMITED (Company registration number: 01659756). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Doves Nest Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Doves Nest Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Doves Nest Nursing Home's provider?

Doves Nest Nursing Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 September 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Doves Nest Nursing Home?

Ask Doves Nest Nursing Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Doves Nest Nursing Home?

Before choosing Doves Nest Nursing Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Manchester to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Doves Nest Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Doves Nest Nursing Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Doves Nest Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Doves Nest Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 23 September 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Doves Nest Nursing Home?

When visiting Doves Nest Nursing Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Doves Nest Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Doves Nest Nursing Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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