Rivermere Retirement and Care Home
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is a residential care home in Sevenoaks, Kent (TN13 2PZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Rivermere Retirement and Care Home
Rivermere is a retirement and care home in Sevenoaks in Kent. We support older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. People come to us at different stages. Some are looking for company, a bit of help and the reassurance that somebody is around, while others need considerably more support with the practical parts of the day. What we try to avoid is treating those as two separate worlds, because needs change and nobody should have to move house every time they do. Rooms are personal and the day belongs to the person living it. People choose when to get up, what to eat and how much company they want, and visitors are welcome without booking. Our staff help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and moving about in a way that keeps somebody's dignity intact. For people living with dementia we keep the day familiar and unhurried, we keep staff teams as consistent as we can, and we ask relatives to tell us about a person's history, because that is nearly always what helps us understand what they are asking for. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round, meet the team and talk to families of people who already live here before deciding anything.
Care provided at Rivermere Retirement and Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 January 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Rivermere Retirement and Care Home
Where is Rivermere Retirement and Care Home located?
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is a residential care home in Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2PZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Rivermere Retirement and Care Home provide?
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Rivermere Retirement and Care Home's CQC rating?
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 January 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Rivermere Retirement and Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Rivermere Retirement and Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Rivermere Retirement and Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Rivermere Retirement and Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Rivermere Retirement and Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Rivermere Retirement and Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Rivermere Retirement and Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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