Dovehaven Grove
Residential care home in Preston, Lancashire
Operated by Dhch14
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Dovehaven Grove is a dementia-focused care home in Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, offering residential, dementia and respite care. The home has 55 ensuite bedrooms in a purpose-built building designed to feel calm and familiar, with shared spaces for everyday life. Short stays are available for recovery or to give family carers a break. Each care plan is drawn up around the resident's needs, history and preferences.
Meals are cooked on site and adapted to individual tastes and dietary needs, and residents can personalise their rooms with photos, keepsakes and familiar belongings. Daily activities include arts and crafts, gentle exercise and time in the garden. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for being effective, caring, responsive and well-led, and a Requires Improvement rating for safety.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
251 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Dovehaven Grove is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, 4.4 miles away. The local GP practice is THE RYAN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Preston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Preston Community Transport Limited
Community Transport services including Dial a Bus, Dial a Ride, Shopmobility, Group Transport and driver training in Preston and surrounding areas of Lancashire
Eccleston Over 60's Club
Eccleston Over 60s Club provides activities for Over 60s at Bateman Hall, Eccleston.The Club meets on Tuesdays and members play dominoes and bingo. The Club also holds domino and bingo evenings…
South Ribble Pensioners Association
. Social events: Coach trips, Drop in Centre for Information and refreshments. Respect the meeting of the youth of the community with the elderly.
Regenerage
The charity operates across Lancashire providing support to people over 55 and their carers. Services include: Promoting Independent Living, Day and Community based Support for those with memory…
Hesketh Bank Christian Centre
Weekly public religious worship servicesEvangelistic eventsFinancial support to specified Christian charitiesWorking with young people and local schools to further knowledge of the Christian…
Part of Dhch14
Dovehaven Grove is one of 23 homes run by Dhch14 on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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