Riverview Lodge

Birchen Grove, Kingsbury, London NW9 8SE
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Riverview Lodge, in the Kingsbury area of London, is well-equipped to achieve excellent residential and residential dementia care for 36 residents in en suite accommodation. The home is located next to a church and has a lovely view overlooking a stream from the well tended garden.

The home prides itself on providing a homely, safe environment and ensures residents and their families are at the centre of everything as are its core values of dignity and respect.

The interior has been purpose-built to suit the challenges of both residents and carers, with quality furnishings and communal areas to contribute to a pleasant social atmosphere.

Residents enjoy a varied activity schedule prepared by the Activity Coordinator which includes arts and crafts, gardening, baking and armchair exercises. The on site hair salon is perfect for a spot of pampering and if residents prefer some quiet time, they can relax in the sensory garden and reminiscence room.

To experience living at Riverview Lodge, why not pop down for lunch and to spend an afternoon with the home.
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Care Provided by Riverview Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1496 – £1692
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1593 – £1826

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Riverview Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Riverview Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Riverview Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

  • MHA
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Anne Fenlon (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (36)

Riverview Lodge Reviews (50)

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Riverview Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Riverview Lodge has 50 reviews.

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Review from Helen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad was a resident at Riverview Lodge care home from December 2016 to December 2017. Sadly he passed away in January of this year. He received wonderful dedicated care from all the staff. Today I returned to visit a resident who was celebrating her 100th birthday. There was a big party for her with
relatives, friends and residents all involved. The lounge was all decorated with streamers and balloons and the choice of food was wonderful. The staff all made sure it was a day to remember.
Reply from Manjit Laute, Home Manager at Riverview LodgeThank you very much for you positive review. I will share this with my team to encourage them to keep up high standards of care.
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Review from S K (Wife of Resident) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband always stays in a different care home whenever I travel and usually when I call him each day I have to prepare myself for him being dissatisfied or perhaps upset for some reason or other. This time at Riverview Lodge, it didn't happen (except for him being dissatisfied about the lumpy and
cold mattress). Every time I called he was as happy and cheerful as he is at home. And each time he was concerned about something and I called the staff to tell them (he doesn't communicate well for himself), the staff jumped on the issue immediately and by the next time I would speak to him, he was happy again. It was such a relief for me! For both of us! I would definitely tell people to stay there except I want to make sure there's a bed for him the next time I need to travel. Thanks to everyone at Riverview Lodge. They all knew him and they all knew how to take care of him no matter who I spoke to.
Reply from Manjit Laute, Home Manager at Riverview LodgeThank you very much for your positive review of our home. I will share this with my team who always look to improve in giving a high standard of care to make our residents feel at home. We will certainly check the bed to try and make it more soft and comfortable.
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Review from Ken (Nephew of Resident) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Uncle was a resident at Riverview Lodge for just over 2 years until his passing this week.
I am so pleased he spent his final years here. He said many times he could not be in a more caring and happy environment. When he first arrived he was in poor health and very weak but after a couple of months
of wonderful care, he was healthier and stronger than he had been for many years.
The care and love the staff showed towards him was second to none and it amazed us how special he was made to feel.
We cannot praise the staff enough from the manager and all the other nursing staff and carers and cleaning staff who gave my Uncle such a happy last couple of years of his life. All the staff looked after him so well and it makes me so happy to know that his every need was attended to.
Thank you all so much, Riverview Lodge.
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Review from C B (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are extremely caring and welcoming not just to the residents but to the family and friends too. It was my great grandmother’s 100th birthday last month and they went all out to make it as special as possible and I have not seen my great Nan smile so much and we all had a wonderful time. All of
the staff are fabulous and we know we can leave the home knowing that my great-grandmother will be looked after and will be treated well.
Reply from Manjit Laute, Home Manager at Riverview LodgeThank you so much for your wonderful review of the care and support you see at Riverview. It is great to hear that you are so confident of the consistency of the care given and have peace in this knowledge when you are unable to visit yourself.

I will share this with my team.
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Review from C B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our relative has been a resident of Riverview Lodge since April 2016. We have found staff caring, polite and supportive, they always make you feel very welcoming.
Reply from Manjit Laute, Home Manager at Riverview LodgeThank you very much for your lovely comment, I will share this with all my staff.
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Review from Elaine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum who has dementia has been at Riverview for about nine months and has been very well cared for, with my dad able to visit every day and attend music therapy with her. We were recently able to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with all the family in the reminiscence room which we are very
appreciative of being able to do this, it certainly meant a lot to us all especially my dad.
The staff are all very friendly and patient, I have full confidence that my mum is receiving the best level of care. The home itself is lovely, my mum's room is perfect for her needs and everything is very well kept.
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Review from Patricia H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been living at River View Lodge for over 5 years. The staff are always caring towards the residents, trying to make their home a happy place to be. I have always been made welcome no matter what time I arrive.
Obviously, it's not a good idea to turn up when staff are trying to get residents
ready for bed or when helping them to get up and washed and dressed. Whenever you arrive you are offered tea and a biscuit just as you would be when you arrived at your parent's home.
The home is bright and spotlessly clean. I have never walked in and noticed any unpleasant smells. The food is cooked on site by a chef who caters for all diets. The rooms are very well furnished and cleaned daily by the wonderful happy cleaning staff. Well done to all who work at Riverview Lodge and thank you for doing such a hard job.
I don't know how I would have managed without your help.
Thank you from all our family.
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Review from Brian B (Friend of Resident) published on 17 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend had already been diagnosed with cancer in advanced stages before he was admitted to Riverview Lodge care home, where he remained until his passing. Over the years I have had extensive experience of many different care homes, but never once have I encountered one like Riverview Lodge. On the
surface, the care provided was efficient, professional, and caring. But there was a deeper level at which the staff – from the cleaners to the managers – seemed to make a spiritual connection with those who needed it. My friend was an atheist but this did not prevent him from having a deep and meaningful friendship with the chaplain in the last few weeks of his life. I experienced deep compassion and support expressed both towards myself and towards my friend, by many different members of staff. I took this as evidence of a very deep level of spirituality permeating the whole ethos of this wonderful home.
Reply from Deborah Langton, Area Manager at Riverview LodgeDear Brian

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home Riverview Lodge and for your wonderful words of appreciation. The team at Riverview Lodge do try their utmost to build a relationship and understanding with our residents and their friends and families. I am pleased both you and your friend experienced care with so much empathy and understanding.

Kind Regards

Deborah
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Review from Monica D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father spent two weeks respite here this July, 2016. I am extremely happy with the service and the care that was provided for father. He enjoyed the food. He has returned home a different man, his confidence and self-esteem has been boosted. My family and I also enjoyed visiting him, the experience
was very pleasant and friendly. The staff were helpful, supportive, very understanding and accommodating.
Reply from Deborah Langton, Area Manager at Riverview LodgeDear Monica

It is great to hear what a success the respite care was at Riverview. They are indeed very welcoming and caring and I am glad that this was a positive time for your father.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, it will be reassuring to others when looking for a placement and I know the team will appreciate this.

Kind Regards

Deborah
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Review from J O (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative is very well taken care of at Riverview, even when I am unable to visit, I know that she is treated with care and love. I visit at different times, always unexpected and there is such a nice atmosphere.
Warm friendly staff and kind, understanding management. One evening when visiting my
relative looked peaceful and serene. There was a loving atmosphere in her room and it was clear she has been gently handled during her personal care. Before going to bed (also, her hair is always braided lovely). Thank you!
Reply from Deborah Langton, Area Manager at Riverview LodgeThank you so much for your wonderful review of the care and support you see at Riverview. It is great to hear that you are so confident of the consistency of the care given and have peace in this knowledge when you are unable to visit yourself.

I will feed back to the team how you feel about the care delivered to mum.

Regards

Deborah
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.860)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10 for Riverview Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.935 for Riverview Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.935
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Riverview Lodge is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Apr 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Anne Fenlon

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2016

Anne is Riverview Lodge's compassionate and dedicated Home Manager.

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