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The home features 63 specialised bedroom suites and a team of trained staff dedicated to supporting residents with dementia. It provides nursing care for people with a broad range of physical conditions, recognising that some individuals may require more tailored assistance such as respite...
Care Provided by Riversway Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 69 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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 Riversway Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Riversway Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Prime Life Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jan Wilkins(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Riversway Nursing Home Reviews (78)
Riversway Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.416) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Riversway Nursing Home has 78 reviews.
Cannot say enough good things about the care my late aunt received at Riversway. Supportive, compassionate and kind are only 3 of the words to describe the way all of the staff rallied round to help both her and us, her family.
My mother was a resident at Riversway for six years. Throughout that time, she received excellent care. The covid pandemic prevented visits, but this was made easier by regular reports. I always found the staff dedicated and proactive to resident needs and the fabric of the home well managed, clean and presentable. Riversway seeks to provide excellent care, and I can only thank them for looking after my mother so well.
Very caring environment. The Manager was an absolute natural with my Mum and her warmth and caring/nurturing characteristics shone when meeting Mum for the first time. Mum's stay was only a short one in very difficult circumstances and staff adjusted to her quickly and were eager to find out ways to best aid her to move to Riversway. I shall always be grateful that Mum was so well looked after in such difficult times.
I found all the staff to be happy, welcoming, approachable, and caring, straight from our initial visit, right through to the time that the staff provided care to my Dad. They were always available to listen and I was able to trust that they were providing the correct care for my Dad. The home was beautifully furnished and homely and I am glad my Dad had the opportunity to come out of the hospital and experience your home before him sadly passing.
If you needed anything done, you only had to ask.
Everyone is friendly.
I would have no hesitation to recommend Riversway.
Mum was a resident for just over nine weeks before her death in early April. During that time, she got to know the name of her carer who looked after her with tender care and compassion, as she was in a lot of pain from arthritis. She had settled in well into the home and was enjoying the food and view from her room of the wildlife outside. She tried to join in some of the many and varied activities available. It was such a shame she didn't live to sit in the wonderful garden.
My husband was treated very good and I would recommend the home to anyone who has to stay there.
Whilst my mother was staying her she had a safe end enjoyable time with lots of company and activities that she could join in with.
Experience of Riversway Nursing Home was excellent, kind and made us welcome she was well looked after because she could not eat there were drinks and soft desert with vitamins.
Riversway delivered professional and compassionate care and consideration for both my mother and myself during a difficult and sometimes, very lonely time. We were able able to spend the limited and precious time we had together without the worry and burden of her daily care needs. All necessary equipment was always provided, beds, chairs and hoists. Activities and social opportunities were plentiful but never forced. I was always greeted by name and with a smile, and with knowledge of her well being. It was a pleasure to visit!.
My father spent the last year of his life in this home and I could not have wished for better care. The staff were very supportive to me and my wife during difficult times.
The staff were always happy to discuss her needs and answer any questions I had. Overall, a positive experience.
My father was at Riversway for about a year. During that time he received excellent care. The staff were very friendly and the manager was very thoughtful.
Riversway offers everything to residents and families of the residents. The day my father-in-law moved in was traumatic, my mother-in-law knew he would never go home again. She was distraught, he was upset. The manager helped with the transition I think this is very important.
From the first inspection and meeting the staff, I knew my mum would be happy here. It was clean and well maintained. The food menus were varied and nutritious. Everyone had time to talk to my mum who was bed-ridden and see to her every need and keeping me updated to the last day.
My father was a resident from March 2019 to May 2019. He was on the dementia ward and had some challenging behaviour. We visited him regularly and were always impressed by the caring attitude of the staff and their willingness to answer questions about my father's health and care. We were happy that the last few months of my father's life were conducted with dignity and respect.
The day Mum moved from a care home into Riversway, the staff made her feel very comfortable and at home. This was also extended to me and nothing was too much trouble. I was told from the start you do the visiting, we will do the worrying. Nothing could be more true. They take the pressure off. Mum was only there for 3 months but the care and attention she received in that short time was excellent. I can't thank the staff enough for all their hard work and friendliness towards Mum.
Thank you for your review, your feedback and kind words are very much appreciated and I will pass your review on to our team at Riversway Nursing Home
He loved the food there and never missed a meal if he could help it especially choc pudding with choc custard. He felt safe and secure at Riversway. That is why it was such a relief that he was able to stay there until he passed away. Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review of Riversway Nursing Home, your kind words are greatly appreciated and your feedback will be passed onto the team at Riversway.
Kindest Regards.
My mother was cared for in Riversway Nursing Home from April 2018 to February 2019. As a family, we were mostly pleased with the care she received.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Riversway Nursing Home, your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be passed onto the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 May 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
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- 08 Mar 2019Recipient: Riversway Nursing Home
- 08 Mar 2019Recipient: Riversway Nursing Home
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