
My uncle is very happy at Riverdale and well looked after, the staff are always cheerfulA W(Niece of Resident/Service User)



My uncle is very happy at Riverdale and well looked after, the staff are always cheerfulA W(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Riverdale Care Home is where first-class care meets luxury living. This 40-bed exceptional care home provides outstanding residential, nursing, respite and dementia care in a beautiful purpose-built setting, which offers private en-suite rooms and rooms for couples. The home prides itself on its array of lifestyle initiatives, which have been specially designed to promote the wellbeing of residents.
These include:
Chatterbox: a unique way of initiating conversations amongst residents and staff, by...
Care Provided by Riverdale 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees shown are starting prices and may vary based on the type of care required, individual needs, and the outcome of an assessment. Prices are subject to change. For detailed information, please contact the home directly.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Riverdale Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Riverdale 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
- Westgate Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nathalie Champion (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Visiting
- To arrange a visit, please call the home directly. No restrictions on visiting.
Parking
- Ample on-site parking.
Riverdale Care Home Reviews (104)
Riverdale Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Riverdale Care Home has 104 reviews.
The care provided by every members of staff for my mother, who was here for respite, was great. They were all so eager to please and their attitude towards their work was so professional. I would recommend this new care home above all the other care homes I have seen and reviewed in this area.
The surroundings are very homely and clean, and my room was very comfortable.
I enjoyed all my meals here which were to a high standard.
I had fun with the activities and it was great to learn new things.
They made me feel like I was part of a family, and because of that I now return to see them regularly where I'm always welcomed.
She has totally enjoyed all the fun activities that she has participated in, which have helped her in her recuperation.
Myself and my family couldn't have asked for a better place for her to recuperate.
The staff are truly wonderful and caring, they've become like an extended family to us.
My mum will miss them terribly, although we will call in to see them for coffee mornings and other events.
I truly can't thank the manager and all the staff at Riverdale enough, for how well they have treated my mum and how well they have interacted with myself and my brother. They have our full support and full recommendation.
We will be back...
The decoration is excellent - calming and tasteful.
The staff were exceptional - very attentive, kind, interested and caring.
Our friend, who's currently a resident, has made huge progress in a very short time.
Everyone is very proud of this new home and rightly so.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 March 2023Good
- 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.
News (75) & Events (1)
- 14 Sep 2026
Many people wonder whether dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the same thing. The terms are closely connected, but they describe different things. A simple way to understand the difference between...
- 11 Sep 2026
Westgate Healthcare has been awarded the Outstanding Dementia Training Award by Training 2 Care UK. This recognises our ongoing commitment to developing dementia-informed care across our nine care homes. The...
- 01 Sep 2026
A dementia diagnosis can bring many questions. Families may want to understand what dementia is, what causes it, how it may affect a person’s life, and how they can provide...
- 21 Nov 2026Organiser: Riverdale Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Westgate Healthcare Ltd
- 10 Nov 2018Recipient: Westgate Healthcare Ltd
- 24 Nov 2017Recipient: Westgate Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Riverdale Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Judith brings a wealth of experience in nursing and care home leadership, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Throughout her career, she has held a range of senior and interim management positions, successfully supporting services through periods of change and improvement. She has worked closely with regulators, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
Passionate about enhancing quality and safety, Judith takes a collaborative and supportive approach to leadership, empowering colleagues to deliver the highest standards of care. Her focus is on creating sustainable improvements that enhance the well-being, dignity, and quality of life of residents while providing reassurance and support to their families.

Lynda has 25 years of experience within the care sector as a previous Home Manager. She is compassionate, and understanding and demonstrates empathy to ensure that she delivers first-class relations to new clients, family and friends ensuring the transition into Riverdale Care Home is a positive and pleasant experience.

Suzanne has been a valued member of the Riverdale team for over five years and is passionate about providing exceptional support to residents and their families. Her career at Riverdale reflects her dedication and commitment to care, having progressed from Healthcare Assistant to Senior Healthcare Assistant before moving into her current role as Administrator.
Drawing on her hands-on care experience and strong understanding of residents' needs, Suzanne plays an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home. She takes great pride in building positive relationships with residents, relatives, and colleagues, and is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she supports every day.
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