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Riverdale Court

17 Dovedale Close, Welling, DA16 3BU

Residential care home · 80 beds · Avante Care & Support

Street view · 2014
Street view · 2014 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,542
CQC rating
Requires improvement
August 2021
Beds
80
residential
Family reviews
None yet
be the first

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Bexley
£1,542a week

About £80,184 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,084 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

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

Staying at home could cost about £492 a week less, £25,584 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,729 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Welling
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bexley

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

Riverdale Court is a residential care home in Welling, in the Bexley council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 80 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Avante Care & Support, which operates 12 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2011.

At its latest inspection, published August 2021, the CQC rated Riverdale Court Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Riverdale Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bexley with a fee on record typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 31 registered care homes in Bexley. The nearest to Riverdale Court include 167 Lodge Hill, 169 Lodge Hill and Erindale. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
Avante Care & Support
Registered with CQC
March 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (August 2021)
Council area
Bexley
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
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?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Requires improvement
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Requires Improvement; inspectors found safe staffing and infection control, but medicines and falls management were not safe enough.

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

Riverdale Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bexley typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Riverdale Court

How much does Riverdale Court cost?

Riverdale Court has not published its fees. Care homes in Bexley typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Riverdale Court?

The Care Quality Commission rated Riverdale Court Requires improvement in August 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Riverdale Court provide nursing care?

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

Does Riverdale Court offer dementia care?

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

How many residents does Riverdale Court have?

Riverdale Court is registered for up to 80 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Bexley

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 £1,250 a week. 85 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
Marie-anne B., about Carla A.
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
Claire T., about Usha V.
See live-in carers near BexleyProfiles, 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.

167 Lodge Hill, London

167 Lodge Hill

London, SE2 · 1.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,542 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Welling

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bexley
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
169 Lodge Hill, London

169 Lodge Hill

London, SE2 · 1.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,542 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Erindale, London

Erindale

London, SE18 · 1.8 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialChoice Support
Fee not published
Area typical £1,542 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 12 care homes run by Avante Care & Support