
Brilliant service, very caring staffJ M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The level of care, genuine kindness and frankly, love they showed my father was astoundingTessa J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The standard of his care, his room and the food have been fantastic. Thank youJ B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Brilliant service, very caring staffJ M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The level of care, genuine kindness and frankly, love they showed my father was astoundingTessa J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The standard of his care, his room and the food have been fantastic. Thank youJ B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ribble Valley Care Home has stunning views of the Ribble Valley looking across the river and views up to Pendle Hill.
The home is surrounded by countryside and has beautiful mature gardens with lawns and flower beds. There is a courtyard in the centre of the home which complements the gardens giving beautiful vistas for all the residents and visitors to the home to enjoy.
There is a homely atmosphere throughout...
Care Provided by Ribble Valley Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our Price are based on the Room
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ribble Valley Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ribble Valley Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Townfield Ribble Valley Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne McCarthy (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Visiting
- Please feel Free to Visit at Anytime.
Parking
- Car Park at front of the Care Home and at the Side
Ribble Valley Care Home Reviews (45)
Ribble Valley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.368) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ribble Valley Care Home has 45 reviews.
He was there for two weeks of respite for my mother and received a very warm welcome, as did she when she visited him, and excellent care, particularly given his challenging health issues. Then Covid-19 and the restrictions around it kicked in and his period in the home was extended to protect him and my mother from the higher risk of infection of being back at home with carers visiting twice a day. Within a couple of days, he was diagnosed with pneumonia (not the virus) and spent his last days there. He could not have been in a better place. My sincere, whole-hearted and deep thanks to all the staff who ensured he was as comfortable as possible, who cared for him with all they had, despite the many additional challenges they had both at work and in their home life, due to these exceptionally difficult times.
My father went into Ribble Valley Care Home for short respite very much at the last minute. I cannot fault the preparation that was put into his arrival and his room, nor the staff who welcomed us. Nothing interfered with the essential business of getting him safely settled, with as many of his own belongings as he wished, and the staff immediately got on with trying to make him happy and comfortable. He had a room with possibly the loveliest view of Pendle ever, and a big window that you could open, which made us happy. Then we found ourselves mid coronavirus crisis, and the care home was deemed the safest place for him. Very sadly he was then diagnosed with pneumonia and was put on end of life care. We could not have asked for kinder, warmer people to look after him, and us, during this very difficult time. The atmosphere in the home remained calm and happy, despite the heightened worry for all, and deeply caring. We are all so very grateful. Thank you to all the marvellous staff.
Thank you for your feedback Carla, I will pass this onto the team who cared for your Father.
I was very happy when I visited my mum at this nursing home. She looked a lot better than she had done for a while. The staff were so kind and gentle, loving even with her. I feel the staff are enriching the lives of the residents here. It feels warm and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble, the manager had time for all of us to discuss Mum and how she was and what she needed, she even took the time to paint Mum's nails. The home smelt lovely and was very clean and tidy. I felt settled once I'd visited. Many thanks.
Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated, I will pass it onto the team.
The whole environment was one of calm and friendliness, the decoration and upgrading of the home are clear to see.
I have visited many care/nursing homes and was very impressed with the Ribble Valley Care Home and what it had to offer.
I will feed this back to the staff and Management.
I cannot say enough and praise the staff and the way they have cared for my dad during his second stay at Ribble Valley care Home. They have been kind and gentle with both my dad as a resident and my mum as a visitor. The standard of his care, his room and the food have been fantastic. Thank you, I feel safe knowing my dad is here.
I have found the atmosphere and staff at Ribble Valley to be excellent. Our friend is very happy there. The food is good. The staff very caring and friendly and he is always treated with respect and dignity.
Thank you for your feedback I will feed this back to the Manager and the Staff.
Overall very satisfied with the care for Mother.
Thank you for your review, we will pass your feedback onto the care staff.
My mother is a very independent strong-minded woman who has resisted full-time care. However, I am very pleased to say she has settled very quickly and is happy. I'm very happy because I know she's safe, cared for, clean and well fed by an excellent team of care staff. Thanks to all concerned.
I visited my friend tonight for the first time since the home was taken over by the new owners. I can already see and feel the improvements in the surroundings. The care has always been very good and the staff are all lovely.
I can’t wait to see what the new owners do with the house side of the care home.
Thank you for your feedback I will pass this onto the team.
My mother went into Riverside very recently but she has settled in very quickly, thanks to the help and kindness shown by the staff. They always greet you and keep us informed. I am very impressed by the staff, nothing seems too much trouble for them.
My husband and I are extremely concerned about the number of established members of staff who have left recently. We believe the care home is using more agency staff which is not very settling for the residents. Why is there a sudden outflux of well-liked and dedicated staff leaving? This concerns us.
In that time she has settled very well, one of the main reasons being the consistency of staff.
These staff are very good, being professional but also treating mum as a 'normal' person, joking with her, but also respecting her, and making sure her personal needs were met.
I'm concerned at the moment as a number of these established and very good staff are leaving.
This is such a shame to lose staff who are so good at what they do, and it seems to me, that something is causing staff to feel unhappy.
I am cautiously hoping that they are replaced with the same 'down to earth' high standard of care, which was my main reason to choose Riverside Care Centre to look after mum.
I am very disappointed and worried for the future, and just felt I needed to voice my concerns.
Very happy with the care my mother is receiving at Riverside. Mum is settled and happy.
Very happy with the care my friend is receiving at Riverside. He is well looked after and cared for.
However, his health has since deteriorated and he has moved into the quadrant; I call at many different times of the day and Dad is always well cared for and relaxed and happy. The staff are fab and there are some who go way above and beyond in a very busy challenging environment.
I have peace of mind that Dad is very well cared for and grateful he was able to go to Riverside.
Keep up the good work, words cannot portray my thanks for the dignity, care, respect and love given to Dad.
I was apprehensive about bringing my husband tot he home but everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The staff went out of their way to make him happy in a situation he finds difficult. At times he can be difficult especially with personal care but everyone is patient with him. He enjoys the food. When a problem arises eg his dislike of noise they go out of their way to solve it.
Staff are friendly, helpful and approachable and are patient with and respectable towards the residents. The quadrangle is a very pleasant place in good weather. The staff are good in that they help when dogs are brought in and accept they can cause problems like pinching food. Given the circumstances, I feel relaxed that my husband is content and well cared for.
Residents are well cared for and well looked after. The food for residents is excellent and dietary needs are catered for.
Good access for medical, health and social agencies. Good support for family and friends.
Mum is happy here, could do a bit more with the residents - activities.
Friendly staff who take care of residents well under challenging conditions. Always warm and tidy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (2)

Mrs Dawn Spencer has over 30 years’ experience working in the health care industry with 13 years at Townfield Care. Dawns passion has always been to promote and encourage colleagues to provide a high level quality of care, which has shown throughout her time at Townfield. Dawn started as a health care assistant and progressed through roles within the company to become a registered manager, gaining a wide range of qualifications, skills and experience along her way, from NVQ level 2 in health and social care to a Diploma in leadership and management.

Miss Sally Conlan has over 10 years of experience working in the healthcare sector and has gained a wide range of knowledge from different care environments such as residential, dementia, live-in care and most recently nursing. Sally’s heart and passion have always been in care, especially within the care home sector and recently transitioned from nursing at Manchester Royal Infirmary to deputy manager at Ribble Valley Care Home.
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