Rivendale Lodge

Rivendale Lodge is an independently run residential home specialising in the care of the elderly, suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and associated mental health conditions.

We are dedicated to providing a total care package for service users within the EMI (elderly, mentally infirm) client group, beginning from our very first correspondence to pre-assessment and final admission stages. We recognise that the care needs of every individual are unique and also vary over time – we therefore pride ourselves on promoting independence and catering to that change to each degree, whilst maintaining a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment.

Rivendale Lodge offers an extensive range of activities, catering for many different interests and ability levels.

We have an in-house Activities Co-ordinator who is experienced in developing fun and entertaining stimulation for our Service Users. As part of the pre-admission and care planning process we endeavour to learn as much as possible about an individual and thereby cater our activities towards their capabilities and interests.

Entertainers – The home maintains a host of different visiting groups and individuals who call to provide stimulation and entertainment to complement our in-house activities
Canine Concern – Bring their lovely natured care dogs into the home to visit the residents
Religious Services – A local community church group holds a service on a monthly basis
Beauty & Massage – A dedicated therapist visits once a month, or as required
Hairdresser – A local hairdresser attends once per week
Chiropodist – A chiropody service visits on a monthly basis

We also have a minibus, which was funded by hard work by the staff fundraising at our summer fêtes, as well as by generous family donations.

We regularly take the residents to Lions Hotels Group Boship Hotel for elderly residents.

Rivendale Lodge endeavours to provide the best services and care facilities for the EMI (elderly, mentally infirm) client group, who suffer from such conditions as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

We have invested heavily in an extensive series of renovations over the past few years, updating and improving the home’s existing facilities and adding yet more.

From extensive double glazing, renewed heating technology, alarm pressure systems and hydraulically assisted baths, to special activities and events, we offer a wide range of improved facilities for residents. We have a large internal lounge area, private visiting areas, an extensive garden and grounds, with comfortable patio and even our own vegetable plot. We also plan on a new conservatory for the front of the building and a platform lift through all floors.

Further, despite our implemented improvements and facilities, we work very hard to ensure that the home maintains its ‘homely’ feel and not an institutional one. We like to think of Rivendale Lodge as a home away from home, where the residents feel comfortable, included, and well cared for.

The communal lounge houses television, DVD video and radio facilities, and each resident is entitled to have a television etc. in their own room. This is also true of their own furniture, pictures and other belongings. Their room is their own to personalise as they see fit, and we will even change the colour scheme to their preference.