
a caring, homely atmosphere and the staff are very helpful to both residents and visitors.D T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Mum always smiles when she hears them talking to her and we couldn't ask for anything more.Luke T(Son of Resident/Service User)

the help we have received concerning Mum's general care and wellbeing has been excellent!Marcer C(Son of Resident/Service User)

a caring, homely atmosphere and the staff are very helpful to both residents and visitors.D T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Mum always smiles when she hears them talking to her and we couldn't ask for anything more.Luke T(Son of Resident/Service User)

the help we have received concerning Mum's general care and wellbeing has been excellent!Marcer C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Formerly named Blackwell Vale - Riverwell Beck Care Home was renamed in June 2022 to celebrate its extensive refurbishment project, GOOD CQC rating (May 2022) and next chapter under the management of Mariposa Care, providing first-class nursing care for people living with complex medical needs and 24-hour nursing dementia care, delivered by a specialist team.
Riverwell also offers residential care for people who need help with everyday tasks, as well as...
Care Provided by Riverwell Beck Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Riverwell Beck Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mariposa
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Wendy Carruthers (Home Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Visitors are always welcome at Riverwell Beck. Visit through the main reception and a member of the team will be happy to assist you.
Parking
- Parking available at the front of the care home. Vehicle and items left at owners risk.
Riverwell Beck Care Home Reviews (70)
Riverwell Beck Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Riverwell Beck Care Home has 70 reviews.
My brother in law Brian is in safe hands with lovely staff looking after him. He says that the food is excellent and his room is very comfortable The system for checking in and out is efficient and straightforward
Thank you so much for spending the time to review the home it is much appreciated and we will share your views with our hardworking staff.
Lovely care home and lovely staff, friendly and helpful they treat my mother-in-law with the upmost dignity and care, she can be difficult at times but the staff take that in their stride and it is very reassuring that she is looked after so well.
Thank you Chris for your positive review, it is always lovely to share with our hardworking staff.
We were visiting a friend who is a resident. Everywhere is clean and tidy, our friend is warm and comfortable, and commented that the food is very good. All the staff we met were very friendly, making us feel welcome. We would put Riverwell Beck top of any list of care homes.
Mam has been in Riverwell Beck dementia care four years now and has been very happy there. She loves all the staff and has always been well looked after by everyone. Just recently she became unwell and had to go into hospital this had a bad effect on her and she wasn't very good, within a few days of being back at the Home the caring and wonderful staff had got her back to eating and drinking again, walking about again and looking more like her usual self. Thankyou to all of the lovely caring staff they are all amazing and appreciated so much.
Thank you very much we are pleased mum is on the mend and I will pass on your appreciation to our staff.
This is a well-run home, the staff are efficient, friendly and competent. I would not hesitate to send my wife there. I would also add compassion and understanding to the overall experience!
Thank you for your review, this means a lot to our hard working staff.
The staff seemed to really understand the needs of my friend and were very caring. All seemed well ordered, calm, clean and appropriate. We were made very welcome and looked after well during our brief visit.
Thank you so much for your valued review of Riverwellbeck, we will share your positive comments with our hardworking staff.
Thank you all the staff who made her last days so good as they could have been , both for her and for the family.
Thank you so much for your review Gareth I will pass this on to the staff, this means a lot to them.
While I was sitting with mum all the care/nursing staff kept popping in talking to mum holding her hand and also consoling me,provided me with an evening meal and countless cups of tea.I was so greatfull for their kindness and support.
Thank you so much for your review Sandra and we are pleased your mum made a full recovery .
My Dad stayed for a week at Riverwell Beck for respite. He was very well looked after and the staff were all very caring and attentive. The room was lovely and very clean. Thank you all for your care.
Thank you for your review it is much appreciated by all our hardworking staff.
The care home is very clean and always tidy can't ask for any better.
Thank you for your review it is much appreciated by all our hardworking staff.
What a lovely home my mum has been a resident in 3 homes, this is by far the best. Staff are professional, well presented, have a good rapport with mum and the family. Riverwell epitomises what a good care home should be! Well done!
Thank you so much your review is much appreciated.
As soon as we walked into Riverwell we were impressed, initially with the surroundings - but mostly with the people - everyone spoke to us and made sure we were taken care of. Mum was not able to live by herself after Dad died and a difficult time has been helped through the care she receives here. The staff are all excellent and we always feel welcome when we come to see her.
Thank you for your kind words. These will be passed on to the team.
Out mother came into Riverwell Beck in May 2025 after living at home with us. She was very poorly. The staff at Riverwell Beck have provided impeccable care throughout. They are kind, considerate, patient, professional and they treat our mother with respect and dignity at all times. They meet all of her needs and go over and beyond trying to help her remain happy. We do not need to worry about her needs being met both socially and medically. We are eternally grateful to Riverwell Beck staff and would recommend this provider 100%.
Thank you so much for you review, I am so glad you and your family have had such a positive experience this means a lot to us all.
The staff are very kind, and he is happy and settled. He enjoys the food, and the facilities are very good.
Thank you so much for your positive review it is much appreciated.
Dad is well cared for & very happy here, staff are kind & very nice to dad & us.
Thank you for your kind review it is much appreciated by all staff.
All staff and management, do an excellent job of looking after my mum. I feel comfortable leaving her in their hands. It's like one big, welcoming family. Any requests or concerns are addressed promptly. Staff are always ready to listen.
I can come at any time and stay as long as I like. The home is run to do everything possible for relatives and I can only say thank you so much for doing everything at what is almost certainly the worst time of my life.
Thank you very much for taking the time to send a positive review. Our staff appreciate this feedback.
Dad was diagnosed with dementia last year and, after a difficult time resulting in a lengthy hospital stay, it was determined that he could no longer live independently. This was a huge shock to him and he found it very difficult to accept. We wanted to find a care home that would meet his needs in the early as well as the later stages of this horrible disease and were very pleased to learn that Riverwell Beck had a vacancy on their memory floor. From our first visit to view, to dad's arrival and first days and weeks, every single person at the home was so welcoming, kind and caring. From his initial refusal to accept that he needed to be 'locked in' and repeated requests to be allowed to leave, their patience and understanding has resulted in him being a happy, active and involved resident. He's put on weight, enjoys trips out and happily participates in the regular activities. He's full of praise for all of the staff and we're reassured knowing that he's safe and so well cared for.
Thank you for your positive review this means a lot to us all at Riverwellbeck.
Any worries we had were very quickly erased.
Nothing is too much trouble. Add to that, the facility offers opportunities for mother to feel included.
Thank you for your positive review we will share your comments with our hard working staff.
Riverwell Beck is a modern care home facility which is welcoming & bright. The staff are polite & cheerful & show kindness towards mum. She settled in straight away & we know she is well cared for which gives us peace of mind.
Thank you for your review. Your comments mean a lot to our hard working staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 May 2022Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Mariposa
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Riverwell Beck Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

The Registered Home Manager at Blackwell Vale is Wendy Carruthers. Wendy has worked in the field of Care for many years and still enjoys every aspect of this. Wendy believes that every individual deserves the right to a warm, loving, safe and caring environment. Wendy is extremely proud of the team she has at Blackwell Vale and believes that they do an excellent job and it is through them, that the home has built its reputation as being a good place for people to come and receive 24 hour care. They are very much a team and support each other. Wendy’s door is always open and you can come and visit her at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Riverwell Beck Care Home
What types of Care is Riverwell Beck Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Riverwell Beck Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Riverwell Beck Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Riverwell Beck Care Home to the centre of Carlisle?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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