Riverside House

Riverside House is a residential care home in Kendal, in the Westmorland and Furness council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 32 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Westmorland and Furness Council, which operates 10 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2023.

At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated Riverside House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Riverside House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Westmorland and Furness. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 59 registered care homes in Westmorland and Furness. The nearest to Riverside House include Stonecross Care Centre, Kendal Care Home and Gilling Reane Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.