Care Home in Canterbury

At Bridge Haven care home, staff work to create a welcoming atmosphere in which residents enjoy activities, go on outings and socialise with other residents and staff. At the heart of the home is our philosophy of care, the Eden Alternative (Awarded Silver),where staff encourage social interaction, engagement and work towards the eradication of loneliness and boredom.

Avante Care offers both home care in Canterbury, as well as a safe, warm and welcoming environment at Bridge Haven care home, equipped with bright lounges and en suite bedrooms to support person-centered care. We have many rooms that overlook the gardens surrounding the home, with the suite names following a floral theme of Primrose and Bluebell.

Facilities at Bridge Haven care home include the “The Snug”, a place for residents to enjoy a drink or two with friends, and a cinema room to catch up on all the latest films or revisit old classics. Residents can also join in with a daily programme of activities throughout the home and the minibus allows residents the opportunity for day trips out to local places of interest. There are communal tablets available for residents wanting to browse the internet or communicate with loved ones through email or video.

The external visitor cabin is situated in the gardens surrounding Bridge Haven, available for families to use to meet their loved ones safely in a warm, friendly and Covid19 compliant environment.

All laundry is included and managed by the homes domestic team but should residents wish to continue independently with daily tasks such as cleaning and laundry there’s always practical support available from staff to do so. All meals are nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared and cooked at the home and the catering team are always on hand to meet any dietary requirements or requests.

In addition to residential care Bridge Haven care home provides day and respite care allowing a break for family carers or caregivers, for just a few hours or for several weeks. Respite Care can be for just a few hours or for several weeks, but this crucial service offers family carers or caregivers the chance to have a break from caring, go on holiday or simply have some well-earned time off.

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