Bridge Haven
Bridge Haven is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent (CT4 5JX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Bridge Haven
Bridge Haven is a residential care home in Canterbury. We support older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for families needing a short break or a little time to make longer plans. The home is run the way a household runs. People rise when they wake, keep their own furniture and photographs with them, choose how the day is spent and carry on with the routines that have always been theirs. Visitors are welcome through the day, and we would much rather relatives dropped in casually than waited for a convenient slot. Dementia care rewards patience and attention to detail, so our staff learn the particulars: the favoured chair, the time of day that is hardest, what settles somebody when they are anxious, the conversations they never tire of having. Very little of that appears in a document, but it is the substance of the work. When a person's needs are shifting we raise it early with the family rather than arriving with a decision already made. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are considering residential or respite care in Canterbury, please arrange to visit. Seeing a home in person tells you far more than reading about one.
Care provided at Bridge Haven
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 February 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Bridge Haven compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 53 places. Larger than 39 of the 54 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 54 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 16 May 2025. 12 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 53 of the 54 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 54 homes, 35 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 46 of the 50 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Canterbury.
The local picture: Canterbury
What the numbers say about care for older people in Canterbury, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 19,800. Rising to 23,300 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 91. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 153 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4 miles: Depot Adj Hall Place Harbledown Bypass Harbledown Kent. Application for a 72 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 11 November 2025. Decision pending.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Bridge Haven
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 9 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 7 October 2026.
- Run by
- Avante Care and Support Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 9 of the 12 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Bridge Haven
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 11.7 miles away
It is about 11.7 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Canterbury Medical Practice, 0.3 miles away
- New Dover Road Surgery, 2.3 miles away
- Canterbury Health Centre, 2.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Smile Care Group Ltd - Dental Care Centre, 2.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- St Georges Dental Practice, 2.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Burgate Dental Practice, 2.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Bridge Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Eckersley Pharmacy, 2.4 miles away
- Boots, 2.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Bekesbourne Station, 1 mile away
- Canterbury East Station, 2.7 miles away
- Canterbury West Station, 3.2 miles away
Around Bridge Haven
- H: Bridge Haven
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Bridge Haven
Where is Bridge Haven located?
Bridge Haven is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5JX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bridge Haven provide?
Bridge Haven is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bridge Haven's CQC rating?
Bridge Haven is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 February 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bridge Haven provide dementia care?
Yes. Bridge Haven supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bridge Haven offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bridge Haven offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bridge Haven
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bridge Haven is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Bridge Haven is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Bridge Haven offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Bridge Haven supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Bridge Haven has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Bridge Haven. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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