River Cottage

River Cottage is a residential care home in Consett, County Durham (DH8 8SF). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About River Cottage

River Cottage is a residential care home in Consett, County Durham, for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. What sits behind that is not remarkable so much as steady: staff who stay long enough to know the people they support properly, time allowed to do things at the person's pace, and a willingness to say plainly when something needs putting right. We are a house rather than an institution, and being small is the point. People have their own rooms and their own belongings, a real say in what gets cooked and what happens at the weekend, and they decide who comes to visit. A home for younger adults has to be about building a life rather than winding one down. So we talk about work and college, money, cooking, travel, relationships and independence, and we expect people to take on more over time rather than less. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and genuine choice prevent far more distress than any reaction afterwards. Respite stays are available. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

Care provided at River Cottage

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Common questions about River Cottage

Where is River Cottage located?

River Cottage is a residential care home in Consett, County Durham, DH8 8SF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does River Cottage provide?

River Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is River Cottage's CQC rating?

River Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 18 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does River Cottage offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. River Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about River Cottage

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. River Cottage is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. River Cottage is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. River Cottage offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. River Cottage supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North East

River Cottage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from River Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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