The Haven Rest Home is a home in the Drayton area of Portsmouth, which can accommodate up to 20 residents aged 65 and over. Care can be provided for those with dementia. The Haven Rest Home also offers the following short stay services; respite care and rehabilitation. The Haven Rest Home is a family run home and has been established since 1982, since that time, the building has been widely extended and modernised, with a passenger lift serving the upper floor, meaning residents are not restricted to units/floors. There is on-site parking available and a lovely large back garden, that we like to make good use of (English weather allowing, of course!).

The home has a registration to support 20 residents. The aim and objective of the home is to provide each of these Residents, as far as is possible, with a life style as similar to those who remain in their own home.

We value each and every individual who comes to live at The Haven Rest Home. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and with many different needs, who enjoy the opportunity to share and celebrate the richness and diversity of their experience. All residents are assured that they will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity according to their individual needs and wishes.

Facilities / Services;

The home has its own salon area, where a qualified hairdresser visits once per week. There is little shop area on the ground floor, for residents to purchase goods such as toiletries, greetings cards etc.

All bedrooms have their own en-suite toilet and basin, there are communal bath and shower rooms that are adapted to suit a wide range of needs. All bedrooms are connected to the nurse call system.

The Haven boasts three lounges, one on the lower floor, and two on the upper floor – one ‘Television area’ and one cosy ‘Quiet area’ with fireplace.

Large back garden

TV and telephone/power points

Wardrobe and storage space

Radiators with temperature control

Personal items can always be brought into the room, some items subject to checks ie, fire retardant or pat tested.

Excellent liaison and multi-disciplinary working with other disciplines i.e. GP’s, Social Services, Pharmacists, Specialist and District Nursing Services

A personalised care plan which is devised in conjunction with the resident to incorporate all aspects of care needs and which is evaluated on a monthly basis to ensure accurate information

A clean and odour-free environment

Provision of special diets

Laundry services (not dry-clean only items)

Cleaning services

Chiropodist (extra charge)

Emergency call system in bedrooms and communal areas

Safekeeping of personal monies facility

Daily activity sessions including - entertainment and outings, fundraising activities, residents’ activity planning meetings , exercise and arm-chair keep fit, themed meals and events, celebration of the seasons and festivals throughout the year

The Home has been fitted with a full fire system, smoke detectors and emergency lighting.

In late 2020, The Haven Rest Home became an Approved Training Centre, having achieved full compliance for three years, we have now gained silver status.

The team work hard to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for residents, in a homely environment. They strive to provide the highest standard of care. They cater for all dietary needs.

Their values stem from their belief in promoting life skills and independence for the people who come to reside at The Haven. The team promote and provide person Centred Care which begins with a comprehensive assessment of needs, from which they then develop a tailored plan of care that best suits the individual.

We specialise in providing the highest standard of care and comfort to older people. The Manager is supported by a team of Senior Health Care Support Workers and Care Assistants, a Domestic Team and Maintenance. There is staff on duty 24/7, including waking night staff. The carer’s knowledge and skills enable them to meet a wide variety of both physical and psychological conditions associated with the older age group.