Dovecote Manor is a modern, purpose-built care home and provides long-term residential, residential dementia and end of life care.

Situated in the town of Bletchley, just outside Milton Keynes and close to Bletchley Park, our intimate home has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that prides itself on giving consistently attentive and personalised care to residents and their families. We’re part of the local community too, with regular visits from local schools and team members living in the surrounding areas of Fishermead, Bucks and Buckinghamshire.

Our person-centred approach is at the heart of everything we do, we support the people who live here to choose how they spend their time, and carers develop a plan to cater for each individual’s needs. As a family-run home, it is this mindful and supportive philosophy that sets us apart from other care homes. 

Making the most of every day

Our family-run home is a fun and stimulating place to live with lots of activities, day trips and outings that keep residents engaged, content and trying new things every day.

Working in partnership with residents, our marvellous Lifestyle Coordinator sets out to create an inspiring daily social programme that brings people together. Our artistic residents love applying their creativity in arts and crafts workshops and cookery sessions, painting classes and flower arranging. 

We’re keen board-gamers at Dovecote Manor too, and host card afternoons, bingo and quizzes, and we welcome local entertainers into our home to sing, dance and tell stories, as well as enjoy regular visits from local school children who come to take part in activities and chat with residents. 

Mealtimes are an especially important time for coming together and socialising. We all enjoy a changing menu of freshly made dishes from our brilliantly imaginative catering team, who cook up resident favourites and cater to special dietary needs and cultural preferences. On residents’ birthdays, our chef bakes a special cake to honour the occasion and we often throw a party for families and friends.

With outings to Bletchley Park, lunches in local pubs and other daytrips – especially during the warmer months, we make sure the residents’ time is rich and fulfilled with laughter and fun

Life with independence and dignity at its heart

At Dovecote Manor, we maintain a friendly, warm environment that gives residents a real sense of belonging and promotes wellbeing. Our highly experienced team members always work hard to preserve our residents’ dignity, self-respect and approach dementia care with total professionalism alongside heartfelt compassion. 

To promote independent living, each of our care suites has its own lounge, dining area, assisted bathroom and small kitchen area that allows residents to enjoy a snack between mealtimes and family members to make themselves at home. Residents often choose to have time to themselves in one of our quiet spaces, sitting on the patio or taking a gentle stroll around the enclosed garden. Many opt for a pampering treatment in our popular hairdressing salon, usually before meeting visitors in our lively café over coffee and a homemade cake. 

Our care team use various therapeutic techniques to help people relax and feel calm – this approach is particularly beneficial for those living with dementia. Our sensory and reminiscence rooms tap into memories, as well as the senses of smell, touch and sound, helping people to relax whilst improving their quality of life.

We know that dealing with dementia can be difficult for family members, so we are always on hand to discuss the condition and help to develop coping strategies. 

We welcome visitors every day, and work with families to ensure residents receive sensitive, bespoke care that helps them to live comfortably, with the dignity and respect they deserve.