Highgrove House

Highfield Road North, Chorley PR7 1PH
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  • Highgrove House, Chorley
Highgrove House is now part of Unity homes Limited, which has been providing high quality care since 1991.

Highgrove House provides care for residents with a wide range of long-term or temporary needs.

It is situated close to Chorley Hospital in a residential location – but is less than a 3-minute drive from the M61/M65.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1100 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1100 – £1400

Accept local authority funded residents also.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Highgrove House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Pauline Bateman (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • assessment prior to admission
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (6)

Visiting

  • Highgrove House welcomes visitors to the home and operates an open door policy.

Parking

  • Highgrove House has a large secure car park at the front entrance. There is also easy access for wheelchair users.

Highgrove House Reviews (34)

9.7

Highgrove House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highgrove House has 34 reviews.

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Review from Michael C (Son of Resident) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident until passing in late December 2024. The level of care she received whilst a resident was more than we could have wished for. She was happy there and we cannot thank all the staff at highgrove enough.
Reply from Polly Bateman, Home Manager at Highgrove House

Thank you for your kind words, it was out pleasure,

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall the care home is very competent at looking after my Mum who has dementia. The carers are very therapeutic in the way they care not just for my Mum but the other residents in the home. The manager and her staff are always approachable and do their best to accommodate all of my mums and my families
needs. My Dad and brother are able to go in at meal times to assist my Mum. I know this has helped them to cope with the transition of my Mum into the home and this has helped them to cope especially my Dad who is 86 and wanted very much to keep her at home. I feel better as her daughter also know all her health and hygiene needs are being met and how she has settled into the home speaks volumes about the care home. It may not be the poshest of homes however its not about looks its about all the other important points I have made. Thanks to every member of staff on behalf of myself and my family for looking after my mum
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Review from J C (Wife of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband came to Highgrove House in January 2025. He is settling in well and the staff have been so friendly and supportive to both my husband and me. On valentines day they put on a lovely afternoon of music and presented a flower to each resident.
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Review from C C (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Mum was in Highgrove House for 18 months until she passed away and we cannot thank all the staff enough for the help given to her. All the staff are kind and caring and always found the time to talk and answer any questions. Mum soon settled in and said many times how well she was being looked after.
Thank you to all staff.
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Review from Irene D (Wife of Resident) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highgrove is very homely caring and friendly. Lovely staff. I am very happy with his care and wellbeing.
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Review from Jonathan L (Husband of Resident) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an amazing care home with staff that actually care.
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Review from Phil C (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic place both my mum and dad have been in here 5-star care, and 5-star food. Ok it is a little dated but I would rather have the above than a beautiful building and neglect which both my wife's father and nana encountered.
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Review from Richard B (Husband of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been at Highgrove House for four months. She now appears to be settling in and seems content. She has received excellent care. I have been well informed of incidents that have occurred. The staff are understanding and caring. All staff are excellent. Noted that the home is warm and kept
very clean. Personally, she is well cared for, with changes of clothing and bedding at least once a day. Having stayed for Christmas lunch, I can say that the food is excellent.
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Review from Delia D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found the staff to be kind to my mum. They try to meet her needs and they are friendly towards her. She is settled there.
Reply from Jagjit Sandher, Operations Director at Highgrove House

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and we are very happy to hear that you are very happy with the care provided at Highgrove House Care Home by our Care Team.

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Review from Bernard B (Cousin of Resident) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This appears to be a very caring home. The "patients" look very comfortable. There are lots of social amenities to ensure mental health is not threatened.
The staff made me very welcome and behave very sensitively and professionally.
I am so happy my cousin is in your care.
Reply from Jagjit Sandher, Operations Director at Highgrove House

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and we are very happy to hear that you are very happy with the care provided at Highgrove House Care Home by our care team.

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Review from Linda N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister and I have been very pleased with the care our mother receives at Highgrove House. She is always clean, dressed in clothes that we know are hers and I observe how the staff ensure that she receives regular drinks. I have also seen some of the activities that are provided for the residents.
The staff interacted with us regarding our mother's care.
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Review from Joyce S (Wife of Resident) published on 10 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the manager and administration officer to be excellent and really helpful and also the staff.
My husband has settled comfortably thanks to the loving care of the staff.
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Review from S M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran was a resident at Highgrove House for over 3 years until she sadly passed away, she was well cared for, she loved the staff, genuine care and compassion shown, excellent support from management and all staff.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My mother has lived in Highgrove House for the past two years and for the most part, appeared happy and well. However, over the past few months, a number of serious health and safety issues have left me no alternative but to place her in another care home.
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Review from Angela A (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at this home for nine years until just recently, she died peacefully at the end of October. I am her only child and Mum was a widow, and I live in Australia. The home has been excellent in providing care for Mum. The communication between the home and ourselves has been wonderful. The care
the staff have provided for Mum and us has been outstanding! We are going to miss Mum and everyone at Highgrove House.
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Review from Karen M (Friend of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been a resident for about five years. He is well looked after and the staff are very nice. He has settled in well.
Reply from Jagjit Sandher, Operations Director at Highgrove House

Thank you for your review we really appreciate your feedback.

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Review from S D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Highgrove House has been amazing at looking after both my grandparents. Their kindness and willing to go the extra mile has made all the difference. I can't fault them in a single way.
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Review from Sarah D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum and dad moved in around December 2020 - the manager and the staff go above and beyond 'EVERY' time. Yes, the home is not set in the countryside but I would choose the quality of the care home time and time again over a nice view! Staff are 5 Stars.
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Review from Hazel R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum only spent a short time at Highgrove House before being admitted into the hospital. The transfer to the hospital was dealt with in a family manner, keeping me informed throughout the process. The staff and management are professional and caring treating mum with the utmost respect. Thank you
Highgrove House.
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Review from T W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My father-in-law is happy most day's. The care he got when he was not well was excellent; the doctor called very quickly. Keep us well informed on all treatments.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10 for Highgrove House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.650 for Highgrove House is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 137 Ratings = 4.65
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Highgrove House is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 Jun 2023

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Polly

Polly Bateman

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2014

Polly Bateman is an experienced manager at Highgrove House, bringing a wealth of knowledge in care and mental health to her role. With a strong background in supporting individuals with diverse needs, Polly is dedicated to creating a nurturing and safe environment for residents and staff alike. Her expertise spans across mental health care, elderly support, and the development of person-centred approaches that ensure every individual receives tailored, compassionate assistance.


Polly is passionate about training and mentoring her team, empowering them with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide exceptional service. Her commitment to excellence makes her an integral part of Highgrove House, ensuring that all residents experience the highest quality of care and focus on future developments. With her dedication and expertise, Polly continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.

Sithara

Sithara Gopinathannair

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2021

Sithara is a dedicated team leader at Highgrove House, bringing her expertise as a nurse from India to the forefront of compassionate care. With years of experience in healthcare, she is committed to fostering a supportive and efficient environment for both residents and staff. Her leadership ensures high-quality care, emphasising dignity, respect, and individualised support. Sithara’s background equips her with valuable clinical knowledge, making her a trusted mentor and advocate within her team. Her dedication to patient well-being, combined with her ability to inspire those around her, makes her an invaluable asset to Highgrove House and its community.

Frequently Asked Questions about Highgrove House

What types of Care is Highgrove House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Highgrove House have?

There are 43 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Highgrove House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Highgrove House to the centre of Chorley?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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