Care and facilities at Rivermead Care Home
Rivermead is a purpose-built care home with all resident accommodation being located on the ground floor. Our grounds are beautifully landscaped and we are proud to have been divisional winners for Garden of the Year at this years Barchester Care Awards. The grounds are wheelchair accessible with stunning views.
In 2015 Rivermead had a makeover, giving us a new look which includes a coffee area for residents and families to enjoy. Should you have any queries regards the facilities within our home please contact a member of the team or see below for a list of care types and facilities we provide.
Care at Rivermead Care Home
Residential Care 
Our residential care is ideal for frail older people that would benefit from additional care and support, but without the need for specialist nursing or dementia care.
Nursing Care
Nursing care is for people who need a qualified nursing care team available to them 24 hours a day.
Dementia Care
Our highly skilled team of dementia experts work hard to ensure the highest quality of care, based on the latest research.
Respite Care & Short Breaks
Whether you care for a relative or are in need of care yourself, taking a break from your usual routine can do the world of good.
Extra care services
- Stroke care
- Physical disability services
Care Duration
- Accept direct referrals
- Accept referrals from local authorities
- Day care support
- Emergency placements
- Intermediate care/home from hospital
- Long-term placements
- Respite and short stays
Our Guides
Here to help you make the right decision about your care requirements
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Facilities at Rivermead Care Home
On-site
- Access to kitchen facilities
- Activity classes
- Activity room
- Day trips
- Exercise classes
- Flexible mealtimes
- Internet access/wifi
- Laundry
- Landscaped gardens
- Private dining
- Quiet lounge
- Relatives meal with residents
- Sensory garden
- Special dietary requirements
- TV lounge
- Vegetable plot
Accessibility
- Disabled bathroom
- Disabled WC/facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disability awareness/equality training
- Lifting and handling equipment
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access within home
- Mini bus or other transport
Accommodation
- Electric profiling bed
- En-suite toilet
- Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed
- Nurse call system
- Room with garden views
- Secure access to building
- Smoke detectors
- Telephone points can be installed in bedroom
- Thermostatic radiators
- TV in bedroom
Extra services
- Chiropody
- Hair dressing salon
- Massage
- Newspapers/magazines
- Physiotherapy
- Residents may retain their GP
Useful Guides and Information
Useful Guides
Here to help you make the right decision about your care requirements.
Read our guides
Activities & Events
Our activities programme is planned with individual tastes in mind, and residents always have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Find out more about our activities
Food & Nutrition
We offer a constantly evolving menu that caters to the tastes and dietary requirements of those we support.
Find out more about our food & nutritionCare Home and Company Awards
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New care enquiries 01904 563 213
All other calls 01904 424 244
New care enquiries 01723 821326
All other calls 01723 381594
Frequently Asked Questions
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What types of care does Rivermead Care Home offer?
Rivermead Care Home offers Nursing care, Residential care, Dementia care, Respite / Short stay.
What is the nature of your enquiry