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The home has rooms decorated to high standards, with modern furnishings and fittings.
A number of spacious communal areas provide a focal point for residents to spend time. It is here that they participate in activities and visiting entertainment.
An activity coordinator prepares a programme of events that...
Care Provided by Riverside Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All care, use of facilities, internet use, food and activities included. Hairdresser, chiropodist and other external services are not included but are provided by vetted third parties.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Riverside Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Riverside Residential 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
Group / Owner
- Wood Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sue Pickersgill(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Riverside Residential Care Home Reviews (100)
Riverside Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Riverside Residential Care Home has 100 reviews.
Great home, my mum has been here for 5 months. The staff are brilliant with the residents, treating them with care and respect. Good facilities/rooms. They also provide a lot of facilities and activities and encourage participation they provide hairdressing facilities for those who want it. Staff always have time to update/discuss relative with you.
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My mum is very happy here, the staff are amazing with her. I have no complaints at all. very good care, the manager is always on hand and supportive.
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A fantastic place that is well led & has a great team of very caring staff
Thank you so much!
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We have been super happy with the care provided at Riverside. Mum has dementia and was very anxious and worried, she took a little while to settle, but after the first 6 weeks it has suggested she more to the extra care side of the care home. She settled almost immediately. We feel very grateful for the care provided by the manager and her lovely staff. Mum is always clean and happy. Thank you.
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Unexpectedly mum was admitted to Riverside care home. We did not have a choice of homes and were quite concerned but from day one the staff and management have been excellent. They are kind, caring, considerate and treat all the residents with respect. I feel mum is in a safe place and well looked after.
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From my first phone call enquiry I felt that the home would be caring and friendly, which has proved to be so. Even though my husband can be very difficult, they always reassure me that he is not a problem they can't overcome. That is a great comfort to know that he is well cared for and safe means everything. All the staff have time to look out for him and for me when I visit and even though it is early days I know he is in the right care.
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The staff are second to none, led by the manageress. They really put the care into care home.
We are so happy our mum now lives here. Thank you all.
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Riverside Care Home is the best I have been in since my husband became ill over the last 7 years he has been in Riverside for over 12 months and in our experience I have found the rare is second to none. All the staff and management are so caring and compassionate, the home is spotlessly clean, the bedding is changed on a regular basis at least 4 times a week and the food they all say is gorgeous. What is outstanding is how much care is given in giving medication to all residents and care for their safety for residents and visitors with much appreciation.
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My wife began her stay at Riverside 6 months ago. Any judgement of Riverside should be within the context of dealing with someone with advanced Alzheimer vascular dementia. Riverside cannot stop this deteriorating but the improvement in her living with it since being resident has been remarkable and something I could not have achieved alone. She now participates in social activities and responds to most interventions and activities, which previously she would not. This is due to the environment, personnel involved, and strategies deployed. It is easy to criticise minor factors which do not please but I do believe that the staff at Riverside do everything humanly possible to allow as normal an existence as possible. The manager is approachable and sets a leadership example which resonates throughout the whole team. The rooms would benefit from air conditioning in warm weather but personal care, relationships and team work are far more important than buildings.
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From January 2023 onwards her care has been inconsistent. The first incident was forgetting to inform me of Mum having the flu. On 3 occasions I had to inform the Doctor of mum being unwell due to the care home not being proactive, mum needed medical attention for a water infection, pressure sore and itchy skin. When visiting I would often have to ask for her pad to be changed despite being advised that staff were checking mum frequently, even on the day I moved mum she needed changing. Mum's nails were dirty and long. Often Mum's bedding was dirty, once left soaked in urine. Not all Staff were vigilant enough to keep mum safe one staff member advised that mum had been covered in powder. I found glass in her drawer yet staff still advised me that they could keep Mum safe.
Despite numerous complaints, mum's level of care wasn't good enough at this care home.
Thank you for you review I'm sorry that you feel the care provided was not to standard. To provide reassurance to yourself I am aware both the social worker and local safeguarding team visited the home on separate occasions following the complaint you made at the time. They both inspected the home,...
My father has been resident here for a few months and my sisters and I can’t speak highly enough of the caring ethos that resonates from the care home manager down through the staff. The peace of mind that we get knowing that Dad is really well looked after is most comforting. Excellent facility and staff.
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My sister has come into Riverside and I couldn't be happier. She has been here, she has made friends and her outlook seems brighter. After meeting with the management team I was introduced to the staff. The staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble. It's not an easy decision to make putting a relative into a care home however I feel very at ease at Riverside. I am always made to feel welcome when visiting my sister.
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Satisfactory experience, hardworking and caring staff. Clean, tidy home, nicely decorated. I find all levels of staff very helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble.
My mum came from another home that I felt were not looking after her properly. I have felt safe knowing my mum is in Riverside. Even at end-of-life they kept asking after me and if I was okay.
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I would highly recommend Riverside Residential Care Home who does a fantastic job of looking after my mum who has a diagnosis of dementia. The staff are very caring and patient with her. They know her very well and she is not just a number. They manage her needs very well and she is always well looked after. They ensure that her dignity is respected and she is always clean, dressed appropriately and her hair and nails are done. The staff do activities with her regularly to help stimulate her. Her room is lovely, decorated modern, light and airy and the staff ensure the temperature is just right for her according to the weather. She always has a fresh drink available which is topped up regularly and her meals meet all her nutritional needs. The home, itself, is very welcoming and the staff keep me informed and updated about her care. I couldn’t ask for better care.
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I was very dubious about my friends staying in any home at all, but after visiting for a number of weeks and I mean most days of that time, I needn't have worried so much. My friend settled in straight away, so visiting was a pleasure because there were no complaints. Because I came to see my friend about every day I've seen it with my own eyes that the residents are fed, watered and looked after how they should be. So that is such a good thing, you don't have to go home worried at all.
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Visitors always receive a warm welcome when entering the home. I feel the staff are genuine and nothing is false or being hidden. Staff are opened and honest and other visitors feel the same, nothing is put on because visitors are there. Staff genuinely care for their residents, are respectful of their needs and privacy and will go above and beyond if needs be. Staff are always visible and available for residents and will address any welfare issues as they arrive. If the alarm is triggered, staff respond instantly. Clearly, good policies and procedures are in place. The team are amazing with excellent leadership, and long may this continue.
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These ladies were absolutely brilliant with my dad. He wasn’t there very long, but even in the short time he was, these ladies went above and beyond. I honestly can not thank them enough. My dad received the best possible care in the best possible place, from the most dedicated carers possible. The two management ladies are so attentive and nothing was too much for them. They kept me calm, reassured me and gave me a cuddle when I needed it most. I truly do thank you.
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Staff very approachable. Staff all very knowledgeable. Food very varied and appetising. All areas very clean. Activities very good and interesting. Rooms clean and safe with enough storage. All residents are acknowledged straight away.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 23 Dec 2025Recipient: Riverside Residential Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Sue Pickersgill and I am the Home Manager here at Riverside Care Home. I have worked in the care sector for the past 25 years, and I have been the Home Manager at Riverside since September 2018.
Sue works closely with her team and likes to know that everyone who lives at Riverside has a happy, enjoyable and sociable life.
Sue and all the staff and residents at Riverside love to meet new people, so why not pop in and enjoy a cuppa and a chat?
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