
My mum was admitted for two weeks of respite care. She loved it so much, she decided to stay!Lisa Q(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



My mum was admitted for two weeks of respite care. She loved it so much, she decided to stay!Lisa Q(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The Haven care home in Boston, operated by Black Swan Care Group, opened in 2020 following an extensive upgrade. The home is registered to care for up to 36 residents.
The home is beautifully decorated and has a homely atmosphere. It is named after the nearby river Haven, and throughout the home there are pictures reflecting the local area.
The Haven has two large communal lounges - one with a bar...
Care Provided by The Haven
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Haven for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Haven 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
- Black Swan Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Evangeline Girling (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- 24 hour visiting welcomed
Parking
- Parking available outside home
The Haven Reviews (50)
The Haven has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Haven has 50 reviews.
I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and welcoming this home is. The staff were all very helpful.
My partner has dementia and Alzheimer, whilst she is healthy and physically fit, her memory, understanding is poor and sundowning is an issue. I visited The Haven to discuss respite. My first impressions was "wow", also the friendliness and understanding of the manager was so reassuring. Whilst being shown around and speaking to both residents and staff, it was obviously a happy environment. The extras such as the bar, courtyard, activities programme, ensure service users are well catered for. After a half days respite, I am confident that this is the place for my partner.
We visited the home and met the manager to talk through care for my mother. My father and I were very impressed with the facilities, cleanliness and caring staff. My mother is at The Haven as a daycare resident one day a week at the moment. I am hopeful that this additional support will improve life at home for her and my father.
My friend moved into The Haven for a couple of weeks care. The service was excellent, the staff and particularly the management did everything they could to help us with the stay. Very flexible, quick and efficient. The Haven is very clean and comfortable with nice home-cooked food. I would recommend.
1) Very clean, everyone is friendly
2) Food excellent
3) The decor is very stylish, bright and colourful
4) Very accommodating when we ask for help
5) All the staff, carers, even the maintenance people. cook are all excellent
My father-in-law is very happy here, staff are great. He is much healthier/happier since moving to The Haven. Thank you, you all do a wonderful job.
Pleasant premises with helpful friendly staff and management - one of the best.
The Haven looked after my incredible uncle in the final few months of his life. They went above and beyond in every sense of the word. Our family and my uncle were reluctant to move Uncle into the care system after previous bad experiences but we could not have asked for more. He even said to me, "if this is where I end my days, then I am happy". The care is amazing but the life they bring to residents' days is what sets them apart. They have been amazing to us, as a family, no he has passed and we are grateful beyond words.
Having been a manager of a similar large care facility in Dorset and having knowledge of the diverse situations and requirements of residents, I am delighted and very impressed with the care and attention of my elderly friend. I have witnessed first-hand the staff, and especially the manager herself, dealing with the resident's needs and well-being. The residents are always happy, content and loved, even the support networkers (handymen, cleaners, kitchen staff, laundry persons) everyone, infact, really cares for every resident and each other. It's a very happy and friendly environment.
Thank you for your kind words; I will be sure to pass them on to the staff at The Haven.
My mum didn't want to go into a care home but she was unable to look after herself at home without lots of support. After viewing all the care homes in the area, I felt that The Haven was the best one available. After going into The Haven she has settled in well and looks happier and more relaxed as she has company all day if she wants it. I feel happier as my mum is happy and I know she is safe.
Thank you for your kind comments I will be sure to pass them onto the staff.
I have been visiting The Haven, Boston for some months now both to visit friends and to lead worship for residents. All the residents have been extremely positive about conditions, relationships and support and I have found all the staff without exception to be courteous, proactive attentive and respectful at all times and demonstrating a 'team' ethos not so discernible in other establishments.
From arriving to leaving all the staff I have met are super friendly and extremely helpful. The home is modern and very clean. I was amazed that there is a salon within the building which looks very inviting. My friend's room is spacious and clean and has a fantastic patio area which she can enjoy straight from her room via patio doors. She is extremely happy there and is delighted with the food, activities, entertainment the staff and she has made many new friends. I would highly recommend this home!
After a couple of weeks of starting to struggle living independently whilst caring for my mother (aged 90) it was obvious that my father (aged 91) needed some professional help. Following an initial enquiry to The Haven regarding respite care the wonderful manager came out to visit my parents at home the very next day. She explained the options and described the facilities and services and we were able to view a room the following day. In fact, they were both able to move in the next morning - less than three days after my initial contact. The staff were so friendly and attentive that our family felt confident that my parents were in the best possible hands.
Thank you for your kind words, I will be sure to pass this onto the staff.
We found the staff and management very friendly and helpful. The person we visit tells us the food is delicious. We found the home very clean and tidy. The residents seem to have plenty of things to do. The outdoor space looks neat and tidy and although not in full bloom at the moment, I'm sure the keen gardeners among the residents will be able to get involved during the summer months.
Thank you for your kind words, The Haven is definitely a gorgeous home.
The manager went out of her way to get my father-in-law (step) into The Haven as an urgent request following a discharge from the hospital. The carers and the care they gave was excellent, all staff I saw were polite, kind and nothing was too much trouble. The kitchen team ensured that meal choices were excellent - brilliant care home.
Thank you for your kind words, I will be sure to pass them on to all the staff at The Haven.
She brought as much as she could from her home - including many, many pictures and Knick knacks. The staff were brilliant spending time with her, chatting about her family and many adventures over the last century. The staff did as much as possible during Covid to enable us to visit and many phone calls and nothing was too much trouble. The staff always provided her with the care and support that she wanted and they always gave her the time she needed. Thank you.
My mum was admitted for two weeks of respite care. She loved it so much, she decided to stay! The improvement in my mum's mental health and well-being is amazing. The staff are all fantastic and nothing is too much trouble.
Can't find any fault. Very friendly staff and residents. The place is very, very clean. Food is excellent.
We were looking for respite care for my mum, after looking at many homes we were recommended The Haven. We were shown around by the manager and we were very impressed. Everywhere was spotless, the rooms all well-appointed and catered for every need. All of the staff are really friendly and very professional. The Haven is just like a hotel. There are daily activities and the food is amazing, Mum is so settled. I cannot praise The Haven and its staff highly enough.
We were looking for respite for my mum-in-law but wanted her to still have that homely feeling. Walking into the home was like a breath of fresh air - it is like a five-star hotel. Immaculately presented and cleanliness is second to none. The staff are all excellent, caring and compassionate. The care she received was outstanding, she was made to feel welcome and soon became part of the family. We wouldn't hesitate to use the home again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 January 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
5 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 10 August 2026Single En Suite
News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Oct 2025
The multi-award winning Black Swan Care Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired All Hallows Care Home, in Bungay, Suffolk marking a major strategic investment in local care...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Haven.
Meet the Team (1)

Drawing on her experience as a former special needs teaching assistant, as well as a mum and nannie - Evangeline learnt valuable skills and experience by providing person-centred care.
After joining the care sector as a care assistant, Evangeline was able to progress through the roles within the home from Carer, Activities Coordinator, Deputy Manager, and finally Registered Manager.
The Haven is the third home Evangeline has managed.
Evangeline says what makes The Haven stand out from other care homes is: "The genuine passion for care in every one of the staff team".
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