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River Court Care Home

Explorer Drive, Watford, WD18 6TQ


Summary

  • Requires improvement

    Regulator's rating

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  • £1,210

    + per week

    Starting weekly rate

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  • 120 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1996

    Date opened

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From the owner

Situated in a peaceful residential community of Watford, River Court is a friendly care home with 120 beds, offering nursing, residential, residential memory care and nursing memory care for those living with dementia.

With sitting rooms, space fo…

Situated in a peaceful residential community of Watford, River Court is a friendly care home with 120 beds, offering nursing, residential, residential memory care and nursing memory care for those living with dementia.

With sitting rooms, space for Residents to pursue their hobbies and interests and a lovely dining room, River Court has a host of places in which to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and be creative. The delightful landscaped garden and patio is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family, and is happily looked after by some of our Residents. The bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are all easily accessible by wheelchair.

The home’s caring team has created a family atmosphere, encouraging everyone to eat and celebrate special occasions together. Residents are invited to decorate their rooms with small items of their own furniture and treasured belongings so that it feels just like home. Daily life is thoughtfully designed to support mind, body and soul.

River Court’s Home Manager makes sure that all Residents receive the kindest possible care. Our extensively trained team will deliver all the nursing, specialist care and support services that your loved one requires. Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal and dietary needs, but also the individual’s likes and dislikes, religious preferences, and suggestions from family members that might make their stay with us that little bit more enjoyable.

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

    Separate dementia accommodation

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Adults under 65 years
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 120 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 120 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1996
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens
  • Separate dementia accommodation

Prices

From £1,210 per week

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Requires improvement

Last inspection

21 Jun 2022

Safe
Good
Effective
Requires improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well led
Good
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