Westgate Healthcare
Riverdale Care Home
Nursing home in Braintree, Essex
Operated by Westgate Healthcare
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Riverdale Care Home is a 40-bed residential and nursing home in Braintree, Essex, operated by Westgate Healthcare. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Located in Braintree with access to nearby Chelmsford, the home supports older adults requiring residential or nursing-level care, including those with dementia care needs. Families considering Riverdale will find a care provider with consistent CQC oversight and a track record of meeting the fundamental standards across all areas of operation.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
236 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,500 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Essex usually pays £849 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £651 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £807 |
| 2025 | — | £849 |
| 2026 | £1,500 | — |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Riverdale Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 7.9 miles away. The local GP practice is BLYTH'S MEADOW SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Braintree
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Crossroads Braintree and Chelmsford Ltd
Our main activity is to provide short breaks to unpaid carers who care for adults and children with care needs as a result of disability, illness or age. In doing so we aim to relieve some of the…
Braintree Area U3a
The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Halstead Day Centre
The charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius…
William Bendlowe
The charity was started in 1573 to provide coal and clothing to 4 elderly people in the village of Shalford but times have changed and now the charity promotes community spirit and organises…
Cressing Temple Community Shed
The purpose is to share skills and experiences, provide a haven to combat loneliness and isolation and to add value to communities. It is an opportunity to use your skills in wood working,…
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01376 313319.
Part of Westgate Healthcare
Riverdale Care Home is one of 8 homes run by Westgate Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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