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River Cottage

5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 8SF

Residential care home · 3 beds · CareTech Community Services

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,193
CQC rating
Outstanding
February 2020
Beds
3
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in County Durham
£1,193a week

About £62,010 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,385 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £113 a week less, £5,850 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,030 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Consett
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About River Cottage

River Cottage is a residential care home in Consett, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by CareTech Community Services, which operates 136 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2015.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated River Cottage Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

River Cottage has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to River Cottage include River View, Mill House and Benfield Hall Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
CareTech Community Services
Registered with CQC
November 2015
Latest CQC rating
Outstanding (February 2020)
Council area
County Durham
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Outstanding
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Outstanding overall; inspectors found exceptionally responsive, person-centred care and strong leadership, with Safe, Effective and Caring rated Good.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

River Cottage has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about River Cottage

How much does River Cottage cost?

River Cottage has not published its fees. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for River Cottage?

The Care Quality Commission rated River Cottage Outstanding in February 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does River Cottage provide nursing care?

No. River Cottage is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does River Cottage offer dementia care?

River Cottage is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the County Durham listing for homes that are.

How many residents does River Cottage have?

River Cottage is registered for up to 3 residents.

Care at home

47 live-in carers within about an hour of County Durham

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £960 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
See live-in carers near County DurhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

River View, Consett

River View

Consett, DH8 · 0.0 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Consett

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Mill House, Consett

Mill House

Consett, DH8 · 0.1 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Benfield Hall Nursing Home, Consett

Benfield Hall Nursing Home

Consett, DH8 · 1.7 km · 20 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaD3 Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

See all 136 care homes run by CareTech Community Services