Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Care Homes Across England & Wales
Established in 2012, Harbour Healthcare is a family-run care provider with homes across England and Wales. Our philosophy centres on delivering exceptional care with dignity and respect, creating environments where residents feel at home. Each care home offers unique, welcoming spaces with comfortable communal areas and landscaped gardens. Our dedicated team ensures residents experience compassionate, stimulating, and activity-filled days. We specialise in Residential, Nursing, and Dementia care, tailored to individual needs. With over a decade of growth, we maintain family values while prioritising quality, excellence, and fun.Our leadership team combines extensive healthcare experience with a commitment to innovation and resident wellbeing. We foster career development for staff, ensuring high standards of care delivery. Locations span Cumbria, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and beyond, serving diverse communities. Our testimonials highlight staff attentiveness, resident happiness, and family reassurance. Compliance with regulatory standards and continuous improvement underpin our operations. We strive to be the care home of choice, blending professionalism with a homely atmosphere.
Services
Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Care
Respite Care
Palliative Care
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 nursing care with qualified professionals in all homes.
- Our team receives specialist dementia care training for tailored support.
- Family-run values ensure a homely atmosphere in every location.
- Care plans are personalised to meet individual medical and lifestyle needs.
- We provide respite and palliative care options for flexible support.
What people say
Attentive and caring staff
Welcoming environment
Personalised care plans
Stimulating activities
Family reassurance
Services
Residential Care
Our Residential Care provides round-the-clock support for individuals needing assistance with daily living. Trained staff ensure residents' comfort, safety, and social engagement through tailored activities. This service suits those without complex medical requirements but needing companionship and structured routines.
Nursing Care
Nursing Care offers continuous medical attention from qualified professionals for residents with complex health needs. We manage chronic conditions, post-hospital recovery, and palliative care with individualised treatment plans. This service ensures immediate access to clinical expertise and medication management.
Dementia Care
Specialist Dementia Care includes trained staff, secure environments, and cognitive stimulation activities. We focus on maintaining residents' dignity through person-centred approaches and tailored therapies. Our facilities feature calming design elements to reduce anxiety and promote wellbeing.
Respite Care
Respite Care provides temporary support for families needing relief from caregiving responsibilities. Our flexible stays maintain residents' routines while offering caregivers time to recharge. This service includes full access to our care facilities and activities.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care focuses on comfort and quality of life for residents with terminal illnesses. Our multidisciplinary team manages pain and emotional needs while supporting families. We prioritise dignity, personal preferences, and spiritual wellbeing in end-of-life care.
People
Andrew Worsley
Chairman
Andrew founded Harbour Healthcare in 2011 after a career in retail and humanitarian work. He leads with family values, combining experience from managing care homes in West Africa and India. Passionate about quality care and environmental causes, he ensures strategic growth while maintaining personal connections with residents and staff.
Ashley Worsley
Chief Executive Officer
Ashley has driven Harbour Healthcare's expansion since 2011, transitioning from Operations Manager to CEO. With a Business Management degree and hands-on experience across all departments, he maintains family values while implementing innovative care solutions. He balances leadership with a commitment to frontline staff development and resident wellbeing.
Peter Benham
Managing Director
Peter brings over 20 years of healthcare experience to his role, progressing from kitchen staff to leadership positions. He focuses on operational excellence and team development, ensuring high care standards across all homes. His approach combines clinical expertise with a passion for creating supportive workplace cultures that reflect Harbour's family values.
Geoff Edwards
Director of Operations
Geoff leads operational strategy with 33 years of healthcare experience, including senior roles across the UK. He champions person-centred care and staff development, ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining Harbour's family ethos. His leadership focuses on quality improvement and empowering teams to deliver exceptional resident experiences.
Karen Davies-Read
Care Services Director - Wales
Karen oversees Welsh operations with a nursing background spanning psychiatric and general care. She drives quality improvements while maintaining Harbour's core values of humility and integrity. Her leadership ensures residents receive compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs across Welsh care homes.
Questions
What types of care does Harbour Healthcare provide?
We offer Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite, and Palliative care tailored to individual needs.
Do you have 24-hour nursing support?
Yes, all our care homes provide 24/7 qualified nursing care for residents requiring continuous support.
Are there specialist dementia care facilities?
Our dementia care units feature trained staff and stimulating environments to support residents' needs.
Do you offer respite care options?
Yes, we provide short-term respite care to support families needing temporary relief from caregiving.
