It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care. Some people have the resources to pay for this in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions.
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1375 and for nursing care £1664, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.653) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home has 49 reviews.
Review from P P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review for our team at Riverlee. We're delighted to hear that you feel at peace knowing your mother is so well cared for. Our staff work hard to create a warm and supportive environment for both our residents and their families, and it's wonderful to know you this makes such a positive difference. Your feedback means so much and we will be sure to share it with the home manager and her team, thank you.
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Review from S O (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We're pleased to hear that our team at Riverlee Nursing Home was welcoming and friendly to both your dad and your family, and that our care assistants helped put your minds at ease. Ensuring our residents feel comfortable and valued is at the heart of everything we do. We're sorry to hear that certain aspects of the environment and your dad's room didn't meet your expectations and that some of his items went missing. Cleanliness and personal belongings are important to us, and we'll be addressing these areas to ensure a more seamless experience in the future. Thank you once again for your feedback - it's invaluable in helping us provide the highest quality of care.
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Review from J M (Wife of Resident) published on 9 October 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to read your comments about how well the team at Riverlee cares for your husband and how external healthcare professionals have recognised this too. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we will continue to ensure he receives the best possible care with us at Riverlee.
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Review from D R (Husband of Resident) published on 7 October 2024
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Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear your wife is settling into Riverlee and building such strong connections with our team. The staff will be so pleased to hear your kind words of praise and know they are making such a positive difference. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you so much.
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Review from Monique M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2024
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Thank you for your review. We are fully investigating this complaint and will respond to you directly as soon as we have completed our findings.
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Review from Donna R (Niece of Resident) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that your aunt is happy and well cared for at Riverlee. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and engaging environment, and it's great to know that this reflects in your visits. Thank you for your kind words and support.
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Review from P M (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2024
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Thank you for your review for Riverlee, the team will be delighted to read your comments.
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Review from B M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please rest assured we are very proactive when it comes to checking our residents are comfortable, especially if they are in bed. Please do speak to the home manager directly with any concerns, her door is always open.
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Review from V W (Niece of Resident) published on 20 February 2024
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Thank you for your review the team at Riverlee will be so happy to read your comments and we welcome your uncle.
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Review from Peter H (Brother of Resident) published on 19 December 2023
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Review from Joanne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2023
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We are deeply saddened you feel this way about the team here at Riverlee. We are confident in our abilities to care for our residents and their loved ones, and your feedback does not match the standards we are so proud of in our home. However, with any feedback we receive, we will review and reflect on your comments internally and share with the appropriate team members. Thank you.
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Review from Alison I (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2023
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Review from Linda M (Wife of Resident) published on 30 May 2023
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Review from Karen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. If you do have any feedback or ways we could improve our care, our manager's door is always open for you. Best wishes.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our care home and for your lovely words. Best wishes.
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Review from Nisha N (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team. We are so glad to hear you are so happy with your father's care. Best wishes.
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Review from L C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 April 2022
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Thank you for your review. We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience - our team have recently shampooed the room's carpet and disposed of the previously soiled mattress. Our home manager Cecilia will have been in touch to discuss your relatives' needs, and tailoring the room furnishings to meet these. Cecilia's door is always open for you if you do have any questions or concerns. Best wishes, Fae.
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Review from Hester B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home - your kind words are so appreciated. Thank you for your feedback too - we will be sure to pass this on to management. Best wishes.
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Review from J G (Wife of Resident) published on 28 October 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind and reassuring words. It's wonderful to hear how pleased you are with the care our team at Riverlee provides for your husband. Best wishes.
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Review from J H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 28 October 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how caring you find our staff. Best wishes.
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The Review Score of 8.7 (8.653) out of 10 for Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 3.986 for Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (20 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 3.986
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 4.667 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 registered maximum number of service users is 15. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.667
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Joined: 2003
I’ve been with Sanctuary Care since 2003, first starting as a carer and then becoming the activities co-ordinator at Riverlee.
My greatest achievement is seeing the residents having fun. This gives me comfort - I love seeing the residents laughing and smiling.
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Joined: 2020
My name is Antonio Meloni I have been working in the care sector since 1990 as a carer and activities coordinator. I started working at Riverlee in November 2020 as an activities coordinator and I really enjoy my job - every day is different. I enjoy chatting with the residents making them happy and engaged with various activities. I also get along with all members of the staff who are all very nice and caring.
Job Title: Carer & Infection Control Champion
Joined: 2006
My name is Bintou Ceesay. I have been working with Sanctuary Care for 17 years. I have gained a lot of experience during these years.
My greatest passion is making the residents happy, alongside their family members.
I am also our infection control champion, ensuring that residents are safe and staff follow public health guidelines.