CQC Domain Ratings
River Cottage is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Consett, County Durham. It is operated by Interact Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, adults under 65, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, River Cottage provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in February 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated River Cottage as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received Outstanding leadership.
River Cottage is located in Consett, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
Are you the manager or owner of River Cottage? Claim your free listing to personalise this page with photos, a description of your home, weekly fees, and information about your team. Claimed listings receive more enquiries from families. Claim your listing free →
| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8SF |
| Phone | 01207 581349 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 18 February 2020 |
| Provider | Interact Care Limited |
Is River Cottage registered with the CQC?
Yes. River Cottage is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2139974969
What type of care does River Cottage provide?
River Cottage provides residential homes, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact River Cottage?
You can contact River Cottage by phone on 01207 581349, or visit them at 5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8SF.
What is River Cottage's CQC rating?
River Cottage has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2139974969
What are River Cottage's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. River Cottage's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Consett?
There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in Consett. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/consett.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
Share your experience
Share your experience to help other families make informed decisions. Reviews are moderated before publishing.
Is River Cottage still on paper records?
CHOS is purpose-built CQC care management software for UK care homes — eMAR, care plans, compliance dashboard, staff training, and incidents — all in one platform.