
It gives my sister and I massive peace of mind to know that our mum is so well looked after 24/7Liz S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



It gives my sister and I massive peace of mind to know that our mum is so well looked after 24/7Liz S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Belonging to a quiet, residential area in Armley, Leeds, Rievaulx House Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.
This friendly home offers many areas for residents to relax and socialise with friends and family as well as many fantastic amenities which include a lovely garden which is tended by residents, on-site hair salon and cinema room.
At Rievaulx House, there are a range of lovely dining...
Care Provided by Rievaulx House Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rievaulx House Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rievaulx House Care Centre 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Foster(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
Rievaulx House Care Centre Reviews (73)
Rievaulx House Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.660) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rievaulx House Care Centre has 73 reviews.
We are very happy with the care Mum receives. The staff are just lovely with her and she is happy and settled which is of such importance to us.
As Mum is now 100yrs old we feel we can rely on the extra special care she sometimes needs. It is good to note that she is encouraged to use her walker instead of relying on a wheelchair
The care home is very nice. The staff are brilliant with the residents and very friendly.
This is an amazing place for my lovely little grandad, he gets very well looked after and I couldn't be more happier! Also thank you to one member of staff, in particular, making sure he's always got his meds, the rooms are spacious and they've got beautiful garden for him to relax in.
Staff always helpful and friendly.
Mum would probably benefit from more activities but appreciate all that you do for her.
Occasionally found staffing a bit short which make it difficult to ensure a member of staff is present at all times but we have had no issues and understand it's very short periods.
Generally very pleased with everything.
It took a while for my mother to settle in, but now she is very happy. She enjoys the food and activities and is always clean and well-kept. Staff are welcoming to visitors.
A big Thank you!
I would just like to say thank you to all the care staff and caterers. You all made my mum feel so very special, loved and wanted on her birthday. You always do but made her feel so very much loved. As a family we appreciate all the work you do and we would like to say thank you.
Staff very caring and attentive. Very approachable. They listen. I feel included when social events are happening.
My mother was a resident of Rievaulx House for over a year. Although she missed living in her own flat she settled in well and was very happy with the level of care that she received and the way she was treated. The carers and other support staff were very kind to her and she always enjoyed a joke with them. Initially, she was upstairs but we requested a move downstairs and she was happier as she could sit outside in the garden. She enjoyed doing the crafts with a particular member of staff who works very hard to entertain the residents. The lounge was always trimmed up to fit occasions and my mam appreciated this. As a family, we are very happy with the level of care and kindness that she received and we always found the staff nice and friendly when we visited. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rievaulx House to anybody who were looking for somewhere for a loved one to be looked after.
The manager and staff are and were very helpful when I asked them for something relating to my brother and my mum and another care home. They were very helpful.
Carers are lovely, residents love the staff and I think they are very welcoming. When I first came in, the lounge was sticky, it was cleaned up shortly after. I do understand the staff can be really busy but the lounge is very unclean. The resident's room is great, it's got everything he needs.
Thank you for taking time to review Rievaulx House, its great to hear your positive feedback about the staff team. Rievaulx House has a planned refurbishment programme which is starting in the next few months to refurbish all communal spaces in the home.
Always had a good impression of the facility when I've visited. Staff are always friendly and obliging upon meeting despite working under difficult conditions and hours sometimes. The resident has settled in now and is well cared for which is all we can ask.
This home is always clean and tidy. All of the staff always very helpful and kind. Nothing is too much trouble.
Overall, everything is good, except the carpets, the one in my mother-in-law's room is filthy and stained really badly. I know the cleaning staff go in and do their best to clean it, I've seen them, but it's way past being able to be cleaned and has been that way since she moved into that room, it also bothers her.
Thank you for your lovely comment highlighting that you have had a good experience at Rievaulx House. If you could please approach the home manager regarding your mother-in-law's carpet, we can arrange a replacement.
My dad is currently at Rievaulx House. He’s okay and still does a lot for himself. There are some really good staff members here. My dad has regular visits from our family, he sees at least one of us every day. The only thing I would like for him is if he could move downstairs, so he could go out more often. The only concern I have is sometimes I feel like if I don't check my dad for things like cellulitis it goes undiscovered. I’d like to thank the good staff for their hard work, as caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s is hard, but also rewarding.
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to here that you are happy with the care your father receives. We have taken on board your comments regarding cellulitis; we have a new team of senior carers and are working through their training and induction at present.
I have been at Rievaux House for about 4 weeks. I have settled really well with help from staff and family. Staff are friendly and welcoming and reassuring for me. The staff are patient and supportive.
Throughout December the staff encouraged my uncle to get into the spirit of Christmas joining in on various games, Christmas movies and Christmas Party. Everyone taking part had a fantastic time with family members and supported staff. Live entertainment ensured a lot of dancing was encouraged and enjoyed.
I come every week to see my friend and she is very happy and settled. She has made friends with other residents. I know she is well looked after and safe. Her memory is so much better with being with people and company. I would recommend anybody to Rievaulx House it is friendly and caring to all.
My grandma has lived within Rievaulx House Care Centre for the past 4 years, the staff are brilliant and go above and beyond for my grandma. It really puts me at ease to know she is happy and safe. We are really glad we made the choice to move my grandma to Rievaulx.
Her room is large with an en suite bathroom and is kept spic and span by the hard working team. As are all the shared public areas. She has a great choice of meals which she really enjoys and they do crafts and games on a regular basis. Before the pandemic, there were regular visiting entertainers and trips out. Hopefully, these can be started again when safe to do so. It gives my sister and I massive peace of mind to know that our mum is so well looked after 24/7 by such caring people. The staff at Rievaulx House have done an amazing job over the last 18 months during the most difficult of times and we can't praise or thank them enough.
Bed Vacancies
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News (22) & Events (0)
- 29 Jan 2026
HC-One’s Rievaulx House Care Home in Armley, Leeds, welcomed Mark Sewards, MP for Leeds South West and Morley, on Friday 16th January for a visit celebrating the home’s dedication to...
- 07 Jan 2026
Residents at HC-One’s Rievaulx House Care Home in Armley, Leeds, enjoyed an unforgettable football experience last week, thanks to the generosity of Leeds United Football Club, who donated two tickets...
- 07 Jan 2026
Residents at HC-One’s Rievaulx House Care Home in Armley, Leeds, enjoyed an unforgettable football experience last week, thanks to the generosity of Leeds United Football Club, who donated two tickets...
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Meet the Team (1)

What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“Achieving the right outcomes for the right reasons for the people we support and the team that supports them. Ensuring quality is in the forefront.”
As a Heath Care Professional, Samantha has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.
Having worked at HC-One since 2018, Samantha closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Samantha remarked:
“Being able to see the outcomes of the support on a level that I am able to share with the team. I enjoy being able to make decisions in the best interest of the team and the home as a whole and being able to be involved in processes from top to bottom.”
Samantha has also achieved much outside of work, with her proudest achievements being growing her career from the ground up being adaptable and flexible in her role collecting greater knowledge and skills along the way.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and a basset hound.
If you would like to find out more about Rievaulx House, Samantha would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you over the phone to answer any questions and provide further information.
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