River Cottage

5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8SF

01207581349

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 December 2019

Provider

Interact Care Limited

Beds

3 beds

About River Cottage

River Cottage is a residential care home in County Durham, providing personal care for young people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

River Cottage provides personal care for up to three young people with learning disabilities and autism. During the inspection, residents expressed they were very happy living there and particularly enjoyed the learning opportunities, activities, and engagement with the local community. Relatives praised the staff team, noting significant improvements in their family members' communication and wellbeing as a result of the support provided.

The service has been developed according to best practice guidance that ensures residents can live fulfilling lives with appropriate support and care tailored to their individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 February 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH8 8SF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 18 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 December 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read River Cottage's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting River Cottage, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit River Cottage, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund River Cottage's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees