River Court Care Home
River Court Care Home is a nursing home in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD18 6TQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About River Court Care Home
River Court is a nursing home in Watford. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs require a registered nurse on hand at any hour of the day or night. Many of the people we care for are living with dementia alongside other conditions, and we plan for that combination properly. Nursing needs such as wound care, support with medication, continence care and the monitoring of long term conditions are met here, and we work with GPs and community specialists so that changes in somebody's health are acted on quickly rather than left to become emergencies. Clinical care is the foundation but it is not the whole job. People live here, sometimes for a long time, and the day needs to hold something more than treatment. We aim for good food, company for those who want it, familiar belongings in every room and staff with the time to sit and talk. Families are welcome and we keep them informed as a matter of course. Respite and short stays are possible, including for people leaving hospital who need a period of nursing care before going home. If you are looking for a nursing home in Hertfordshire, please telephone us. We will be straight with you about whether we can meet the need.
Care provided at River Court Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 August 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about River Court Care Home
Where is River Court Care Home located?
River Court Care Home is a nursing home in Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6TQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does River Court Care Home provide?
River Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is River Court Care Home's CQC rating?
River Court Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 6 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does River Court Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. River Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does River Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. River Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about River Court Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. River Court 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?
Yes. Yes. River Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. River Court 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?
Yes. Yes. River Court Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 East
River Court Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from River Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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