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The home’s philosophy of care is to eradicate loneliness and boredom by promoting social interaction and engagement.
Avante Care and Support...
Bridge Haven Care Centre has a rural setting in the village of Bridge, close to the city of Canterbury in Kent. It provides care and support for older people living with dementia and strives to give them a new and exciting quality of life during their time at the home.
The home’s philosophy of care is to eradicate loneliness and boredom by promoting social interaction and engagement.
Avante Care and Support understands the importance of a good environment for residents living with dementia. Bridge Haven's refurbishment means it offers two beautifully designed suites called Bluebell and Primrose.
Many of the rooms have an added luxury of patio doors leading out to the secure gardens surrounding Bridge Haven. The home boasts a number of open plan lounges and dining areas with a style and view to suit everyone.
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 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
Contact Bridge Haven Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
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 (86)
Bridge Haven Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.469) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge Haven Care Home has 86 reviews.
I have found this care home to be well run. The staff show care and consideration for the people in their charge. In my mother's case, she calls them her friends.
The room she sleeps in is perfectly adequate for her needs. We have spoken to other residents and they all say the food is...
I have found this care home to be well run. The staff show care and consideration for the people in their charge. In my mother's case, she calls them her friends.
The room she sleeps in is perfectly adequate for her needs. We have spoken to other residents and they all say the food is good.
The home itself is clear with a modern appearance.
The ongoing care and support that my mother received from the care staff is first rate. The compassion and devotion shown is evident. We visit regularly and the rapport between mum and the staff is clear to see. Mum is in a very good environment and I am content that mum is cared for, A more...
The ongoing care and support that my mother received from the care staff is first rate. The compassion and devotion shown is evident. We visit regularly and the rapport between mum and the staff is clear to see. Mum is in a very good environment and I am content that mum is cared for, A more personal understanding approach by management towards the staff would enhance the feel good factor in the home.
The building has a lovely...
The building has a lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere with bright airy lounges, family and visitors can access kitchenettes to make hot/cold drinks although staff always offer, my father's room is well furnished and cleaned to the highest standard. A real "home from home" feeling with a cinema room and "snug" by way of bonus.
Carers are always helpful and attentive. They engage with the residents and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. There's always something going on and my dad loves it there. The food is good too and the rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. All in all, it is much nicer than other care homes...
Carers are always helpful and attentive. They engage with the residents and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. There's always something going on and my dad loves it there. The food is good too and the rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. All in all, it is much nicer than other care homes I have visited and the complete opposite from the 'Gods waiting room' atmosphere in most care homes.
My mother's care at the Haven has been really good. The staff are great, doing a very difficult, specialised job for which they are outrageously underpaid. Though this has regrettably resulted in many staff changes in the time my mother has been there, luckily there a core of extremely...
You must invest more in training and appropriate pay for these marvellous people!
In general, I am happy with the care Mum receives and most of the staff are caring and helpful. There have been a couple of occasions when I have not been satisfied with the standard of care especially at the weekends when Mum has been left in bed, her pads not changed, neither has she been washed...
It is difficult to give an overall score to the questions below as it depends on what staff are on duty, some are much better than others.
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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