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Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd

Grove Lane, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BE

Nursing home · 94 beds · Riverdale Care Home

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,325
CQC rating
Inadequate
March 2024
Beds
94
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Wakefield
£1,325a week

About £68,900 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,650 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Wakefield, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £205 a week less, £10,660 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,295 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Pontefract
92 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wakefield

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 Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd

Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd is a nursing home in Pontefract, in the Wakefield council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 94 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Riverdale Care Home. The home has been registered since September 2025.

At its latest inspection, published March 2024, the CQC rated Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wakefield with a fee on record typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 95 registered care homes in Wakefield. The nearest to Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd include Hemsworth Park, Stoneybeck and Richmond House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
September 2025
Latest CQC rating
Inadequate (March 2024)
Council area
Wakefield
Read the CQC inspection report, explained

Fees

Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wakefield typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd

How much does Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd cost?

Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd has not published its fees. Care homes in Wakefield typically charge about £1,325 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd?

The Care Quality Commission rated Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd Inadequate in March 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd provide nursing care?

Yes. Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd offer dementia care?

Yes. Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd have?

Riverdale Court Care Home Ltd is registered for up to 94 residents.

Care at home

92 live-in carers within about an hour of Wakefield

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 £980 to £1,260 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
Claire A., about Carla M.
See live-in carers near WakefieldProfiles, 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.

Hemsworth Park, Pontefract

Hemsworth Park

Pontefract, WF9 · 1.9 km · 93 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaAffinity Care Consortium
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Pontefract

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.

92 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wakefield
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Stoneybeck, Pontefract

Stoneybeck

Pontefract, WF9 · 2.4 km · 7 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialAchieve Together
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Richmond House, Pontefract

Richmond House

Pontefract, WF9 · 2.5 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAchieve Together
Fee not published
Area typical £1,325 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week