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The home’s philosophy of care is to eradicate loneliness and boredom by promoting social interaction and engagement.
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Care Provided by Bridge Haven Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fee covers all dietary and hydration requirements: breakfast, lunch/dinner and evening meal with snacks and drinks offered throughout the day; laundry; medication administration/assistance; entertainment/companionship; personal care, cleaning and some outings. Hairdressing is not included although hair washing and drying is provided under personal care. Newspapers and some outings are also not included. Top-up fees are considered.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bridge Haven Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bridge Haven Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Avante Care & Support
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Emmanuel Armah (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
Bridge Haven Care Home Reviews (81)
Bridge Haven Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.489) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge Haven Care Home has 81 reviews.
My friend is doing so well there, he is always clean and fresh as is his room.
I congratulate Emmanuel, the manager, and his team.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and encouraging review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by everyone at Bridge Haven. We are delighted to hear that your friend is happy and well cared for, and we will share your lovely feedback with the whole team.
Staff are lovely & very attentive, sometimes it looks like staff are under pressure and need more carers to help, as Sometimes residents are very needy and take up all of there time, the carers are great and do their best all the time.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We truly appreciate your continued support and are delighted to hear that our team has been caring, attentive and treated your loved one with dignity. We also appreciate your comments regarding staffing pressures. We are continually...
Always find carers are kind + friendly especially Baba + Karan
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you find our team friendly and caring, and we truly appreciate your support.
I found staff always very friendly and helpful. Staff always kept me informed if there was ever any problem. My friend was well cared for, and was always happy.
I will be sure to share your lovely feedback with the whole team, who will really appreciate your comments.
Once again thank you
Friendly staff helpfull & caring
We are delighted to hear that you find our staff friendly, helpful and caring.
Your feedback means a great deal to the whole team and is very much appreciated.
This is our first visit since the residents were moved to Primrose. I like it much better. The residents are closer together and feel like a community instead of being spaced so far apart. They seem much more involved with each other rather than falling asleep. The staff are very actively involved with the residents too, having them all closer together. Very happy with the move & the care the residents receive. Rooms are nicer too!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are pleased to hear that the move to Primrose has been positive and that residents are enjoying being closer together as a community. I will share your kind words with the team.
I try to visit my Aunty as much as possible I have always found the staff very helpful and kind and considerate in their care of the residents. Its clean and tidy and there is lots of care and attention given. Its a lovely atmosphere. My Aynt seems very happy there.
Thank you so much for such a heart-warming review. It is wonderful to hear that your Aunt feels happy, well cared for, and comfortable with us. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm, clean, and supportive home where residents are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Your thoughtful words mean a great deal to everyone here, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share them.
The facility is very well run and the staff are excellent.
Her room is kept clean and tidy
Sue always looks clean and looked after
(Does need a shave now and then)
Well done Bridge Haven
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are pleased with the care your mum receives at Bridgeman. Your comments about our team and the cleanliness of the home are greatly appreciated, and we will ensure your feedback is shared with the staff. Thank you also for your note regarding shaving. We will continue to monitor this closely.
This is a friendly, caring home that suits Erica well (since she settled in) and she enjoys helping other residents and staff whenever she can. The morning activities seem to have slowed down and are fewer than 1 year ago, but whether this relates to the number of residents, an their interests... I'm not sure...
Our sister has been here at Bridge since November 2023 and our sister always seems happy apart from sometimes when she is a but low just like us all.
The staff are very good and very approachable and take care of everything that is asked of them
We have no complaints and would recommend to any family.
Our staff work hard to create a warm, supportive environment where residents feel safe,...
Thank you
Thank your for your kind feedback. We are delighted to know your mum is enjoying her new room. We really appreciate your lovely comments about our dedicated staff and their care.
In my case, my mother is very difficult and the job of the carers is hard. But they never show impatience.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Bridge Haven. We are delighted to hear that our carers treat residents with respect and provide compassionate care, even in challenging situations. We are proud of our team for their patience, dedication, and professionalism and it is wonderful to know...
Mum has been at Bridge Haven for 3 1/2 years now and although her dementia has deteriated over that time the care and professionalism of the staff has been very good. They are always smiling and happy to see me come in to visit. Although her dementia has stopped Mum from taking part in activities there is so much going on around her. Feel happy in the knowledge that she is well looked after
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you feel confident i the care your mum receives at Bridge Haven. Our team takes great pride in providing compassionate support and making each visit a positive experience. Even with the challenges of dementia, we strive to...
The only other comments (and I am writing in haste) is that I really believe an more cared for garden would bring real health benefits to all - including staff.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you feel confident in the care your mum receives at Bridge Haven. Our team takes great pride in providing compassionate support and making every visit a positive experience. It's wonderful to know that, even with the...
Very pleased.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that mum was happy with the care she received and that our team has made a positive difference. Our staff take great pride in providing compassionate and friendly support every day, and your feedback means a lot to us
Mum's capacity to look after herself was so impaired when she came to Bridge Haven. Now, with the excelent care that she has recieved she looks stronger and stronger and more mentally capable. She is a change person and back to her old self! Thank you for the care you given Mum and a new lease of life.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that your mum has regained strength and confidence, and it is heartwarming to know she is feeling more like herself again. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, and your kind words are truly appreciated. We are delighted to have made a positive difference in her life.
Care in my wife's deteriorating condition very well organised and caringly operated
I try to visit regularly to Bridge Haven. I have always found the staff to be very kind and caring to the residents. They offer a wide rang of activities to engage with the residents.
Very attentive staff who are quick to respond to Mum's needs. Fabulous range of activities. Staff are professional and courteous. Mum is very well looked after.
I visited Bridge Haven on many occasions and was blown away by the staff. The care team were amazing. Kind, caring, gentle and attentive. I hope I don't need a care home in the future but I have told my family I would be happy to go here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 March 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge Haven Care Home
What types of Care is Bridge Haven Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bridge Haven Care Home have?
There are 53 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bridge Haven Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bridge Haven Care Home to the centre of Canterbury?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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