
I’m happy that he is well cared for in this lovely home.Julie K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are always very helpful, kind and accommodating and look after Mum well.Celestine M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


I’m happy that he is well cared for in this lovely home.Julie K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are always very helpful, kind and accommodating and look after Mum well.Celestine M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Dovehaven Grove is a welcoming, purpose-built dementia care home in Bamber Bridge, Preston, providing residential, dementia and respite care in a calm and supportive environment. Designed to feel homely and reassuring, the home offers ensuite bedrooms, comfortable communal spaces and peaceful surroundings where residents are supported to live safely and with dignity.
The dedicated team at Dovehaven Grove specialises in dementia care, taking time to understand each resident as an individual....
Care Provided by Dovehaven Grove
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note that fees are starting from prices. The team at Dovehaven Grove will be happy to provide full guidance on individual care needs, room choice, and funding options, ensuring families receive clear and tailored information to support their decision-making.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dovehaven Grove for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dovehaven Grove 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
- Dovehaven
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hannah Cavanagh (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
Visiting
- At Dovehaven, families and friends are always welcome, and the team actively encourage regular visits as part of their person-centred approach to care. The team works closely with loved ones to ensure they remain involved and informed, supporting strong and meaningful relationships with residents.
Parking
- Private visitor car park to the front of the home
Dovehaven Grove Reviews (65)
Dovehaven Grove has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.880) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dovehaven Grove has 65 reviews.
I have a friend who is a resident at Dovehaven Grove. He really has settled in well. One of their senior members of staff has been very helpful, and nothing is too much trouble for her to help my friend. The rest of the staff are great and go above and beyond to ensure my friend is well cared for.
Thank you very much for the 5* review. Your comments are much appreciated by the whole team. Kind regards.
Not been inside the care home due to Covid 19. Mum has been a resident since Sept 2020. Mum settled much more quickly than we had expected. Mum seems happier now and we know she is safe, well, clean and cared for 24 hours a day which puts our minds at rest. The care home now has a pod so luckily we have been able to visit Mum. The staff are always very helpful, kind and accommodating and look after Mum well.
Thank you very much for your review, we appreciate your comments and are happy to know that your mind is at rest. Kind regards.
After an initial settling time I am quite happy with the care of my mother, she seems happy and carers always seem kind towards her, considering she can be quite a stubborn person and strong-willed. Under the current Covid-19 situation, I have visited a couple of times and what I have seen I am happy with.
Thank you for your glowing review, we really appreciate your kind words. Myself and the team at Dovehaven Grove cherish our residents and strive to make our home a happy environment.
My father was put into Dovehaven Grove at the very short of the lockdown. We obviously haven't been able to visit. When we phone we are always warmly welcomed. Nothing is too much trouble. The friendly staff ask lots of questions to get to know all about dad. He has settled brilliantly. He has stopped using his walking frame and has rosiness in his cheeks!
It is a pleasure to have your father with us; he brightens up our day. Thank you for your kind words.
I am writing on behalf of my husband, but he tells me the meals were excellent. The bedroom is comfortable. Pushed him in a wheelchair in the garden, did armchair exercises. Let me speak to him which we both found good due to the lockdown. If for any reason he had to go into the care home, we would recommend this one. He has vascular dementia.
Thank you for your kinds words, your husband was a pleasure to have stay with us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hannah Cavanagh leads our caring team at Dovehaven Grove. For Hannah, the well-being of every resident is at the heart of everything she does.
"What makes Dovehaven Grove special is the atmosphere of calm and warmth we create together. We take the time to understand each person and ensure they feel safe, valued, and truly at home."
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