River Meadows is a purpose-built facility comprising forty-one single, level access shower en-suite rooms, registered for clients whose need are associated with old age or dementia.
All PrimeLife care services place respect at dignity at the core of their provision, combined with the benefits of homely and comfortable surroundings that enable skilled carers to promote sound health and security.
Group: Prime Life Ltd
Person in charge: Penny Turvey (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Warwickshire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 41 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's
Admission Information: Ages 18+.
Single Rooms: 41
Rooms with ensuite WC: 41
Facilities & Services: Day Care • Respite Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on River Meadows: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 8.9 (maximum of 10) for River Meadows is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 6 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for River Meadows in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 4 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.704 for River Meadows is calculated as follows: ( (50 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.704
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.238 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for River Meadows is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 3.75
Target of 8.2 positive Reviews (41 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 4 Reviews ÷ 8.2 Target = 0.488
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
River Meadows has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.942) from 6 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Mary E (Partner of Resident) on Friday 16 March 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The staff and manager of the home are really excellent in carrying out all aspects of their duties.
They are always very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them.
The home is very friendly and kept very clean. I would highly recommend it to anybody. The manager of the home is really outstanding with every patient.
How likely would you be to recommend River Meadows? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gillian E (Sister of Resident) on Monday 30 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
My sister moved into this home on 1st August 2017 and I was very impressed with the home and all their staff. It took a while for my sister to settle in but she says she's happy and that makes me feel happy too. Everything about this home was what we wanted and I can relax knowing my sister is being well cared for. Hygiene is good, food is excellent.
My husband and I are elderly and do have to travel 26miles, round trip, which could be difficult in the winter months to visit my sister but she has been placed in a lovely room.
How likely would you be to recommend River Meadows? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gloria W (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 19 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
My mother recently passed away after eighteen months of wonderful care from all the members of staff and management. Their love, care and kindness are second to none. At her passing, the staff showed compassion to both my mum and our family, their kindness embraced us all and their love shone up and above their line of duty, not only at the time but beyond. I would recommend the home to anyone to make that heart pulling decision for someone else to look after their loved ones.
How likely would you be to recommend River Meadows? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D O (Husband of Resident) on Monday 24 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
My husband has early onset Alzheimer's.
He is only 63 years old.
River Meadows in Kineton has been his home for a couple of months but unfortunately, he now has to move to a nursing home for his needs to be met.
I cannot praise highly enough the manager and all her staff for making my husband so comfortable and looking after him so well.
I am always made welcome when I visit.
There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere at River Meadows and all the residents are so well looked after.
I would recommend River Meadows to anyone.
Well done to the manager and all her lovely staff.
How likely would you be to recommend River Meadows? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rosemary H (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 13 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Since the new manager has arrived at River Meadows, what a change it has made to the place. It's a pleasure to go there which I do every day. The staff are wonderful and I couldn't fault anyone. My mum is always happy, clean and well looked after; hairdressers once a week, chiropodist etc - every need is catered for. If I have a problem or ask for something it is dealt with straight away.
I just can't thank them enough. I have recommended it to family and my aunt came to live here just before Christmas. Well done everyone and a special big thank you to the new manager! You're a star!
How likely would you be to recommend River Meadows? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Elaine G (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 23 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
I am so sad my mum had to leave due to her mental health, she was very happy here and had some lovely times. My daughter cried when we fetched her stuff, as she would miss going there as the staff were all so friendly. They made us all feel at home, such a lovely homely place.
How likely would you be to recommend River Meadows? Extremely Likely
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