Riverview Lodge

Birchen Grove, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8SE

02082053190

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 February 2022

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

36 beds

About Riverview Lodge

Riverview Lodge is a residential care home in Brent, providing accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Riverview Lodge provides accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. The home accommodates up to 36 people across three separate units, each with its own facilities and communal spaces. At the time of inspection, 35 people were living at the home.

The home demonstrated strong infection control measures, with all visitors and staff required to wash and sanitise their hands and undergo temperature checks before entering. Personal protective equipment including face masks, gloves, and aprons were consistently used where appropriate to protect residents and staff.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 April 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeHairdresserDining RoomCommunal LoungeSensory Room

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include single en-suite bedrooms, shared lounges, a hair and beauty salon and landscaped gardens with patios.
The home is wheelchair accessible, with lift access to all floors.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NW9 8SE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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: Good.

Rating report published 15 April 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 February 2022.

SafePublished 30 April 2019: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 30 April 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Riverview Lodge'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 Riverview Lodge, 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 Riverview Lodge, 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 Riverview Lodge'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