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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.
The staff are always pleasant and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. My sister is very happy and settled, so glad we chose Riverside, we have peace of mind.
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I've been pleased with what I've seen and taken pleasure living here. the management team have a lot of time for me, and the staff are very caring and thoughtful.
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Mum's happy, well-fed and clean.
We have peace of mind knowing she's safe and cared for.
The home is very welcoming. The staff are friendly and all residents appear happy. The garden is nice to sit in. My friend says the meals are lovely. I always feel welcome when I visit, especially now we can go inside properly.
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I am extremely happy with the service given to my mother at Riverside Care Home. The staff are very caring and have always shown much kindness to my mother and me. I am especially pleased that the staff contact me regarding my mother's health and wellbeing. It is very reassuring to know that she is so well looked after and happy.
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Staff are helpful, home clean and tidy - thank you.
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Such a good care home. Very clean. The staff are excellent. My dad has settled in perfectly. Could not wish for a better home for him.
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Mum loves her 'flat' as she calls it. Riverside's garden rooms are beautiful with their own garden patios for mum to sit outside in her own space which she really enjoys. Perfect for her family to visit in the sunshine. Thank you, Riverside for all you do for mum.
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Our love one says the meals are very nice and the staff are very caring
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I am very happy with the level of care provided to my father by all the staff at Riverside. He is always clean and happy when I visit. All the staff know not only my father's name but also mine. They keep my dad engaged and chatting and go above and beyond in their kindness. One lady even went shopping in her own time for pork pies because my dad mentioned he fancied one. They have regular activities and share lots of photos on Facebook. I couldn't wish for him to be in a nicer place.
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I had not seen my brother and sister-in-law since being admitted but found them happy in the home. The staff and management were excellent. Impressed overall knowing they are both well cared for.
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The home is clean.
Communication is always very good.
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The management is professional and well managed, they have taken time to get to know my father and have a really good attitude which extends to all the staff.
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Ring me when she is not good to know she is safe.
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Everyone friendly
Feel happy leaving nan
Keeps us informed.
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I found the carehome very well run, clean and friendly.
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My mother-in-law moved to Riverside in July 2021 with dementia and partial sight. She came to Riverside for convalescent care after spending several weeks in hospital due to falling and breaking several bones; and after just a couple of weeks in Riverside she was looking brighter, fitter and happier than even before she'd had her fall. Due to Covid restrictions, we haven't had a proper visit yet, but we can talk to her via her bedroom window and she looks clean, well-dressed and very well cared for. It sometimes takes a few attempts to contact people by phone, but overall I am impressed by the great quality of care and the attitude of all staff.
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Ever since my wife has been in Riverside the staff have been very kind to me knowing how upset I was having to put my wife in care. She has dementia and she could not understand why I was leaving her there so she could not settle but the staff with patience and understanding she settled down, and now is very happy and she loves it at Riverside and that has made me very happy.
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From my first contact with Riverside everyone has been helpful and considerate. My aunty settled in and has been happy at Riverside from day one.
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I am very happy with the care my grandfather receives. He looks to be so happy and well cared for. He always has a smile on his face. The staff are very friendly and are always on hand to help. The manager is very attentive and helpful and I couldn't wish for my grandad to be in a better place. Well done Riverside.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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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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