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Riverside House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Kendal, Cumbria. It is operated by Westmorland and Furness Council.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Riverside House 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Riverside House in December 2023 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Riverside House is located in Kendal, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Wattsfield Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5JL |
| Phone | 01539 713115 |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 23 December 2023 |
| Provider | Westmorland and Furness Council |
Is Riverside House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Riverside House 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/1-15198959634
What type of care does Riverside House provide?
Riverside House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Riverside House?
You can contact Riverside House by phone on 01539 713115, or visit them at Wattsfield Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5JL.
What is Riverside House's CQC rating?
Riverside House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15198959634
What are Riverside House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Riverside House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Kendal?
There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Kendal. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/kendal.
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.
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