Barchester Healthcare
Rivermead Care Home
Nursing home in Ryedale, North Yorkshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Rivermead Care Home is a purpose-built care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, located in Norton, Malton in North Yorkshire. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to 74 residents. The home is registered to support individuals who require specialised care across these four service types.
The Care Quality Commission rated Rivermead Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 850 m away
- Fire station about 900 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (May 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,494 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
North Yorkshire usually pays £1,086 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £408 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 North Yorkshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,055 |
| 2025 | — | £1,086 |
| 2026 | £1,494 | — |
What North Yorkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Rivermead Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The York Hospital, 17 miles away. The local GP practice is DERWENT PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ryedale
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ryedale Community Transport Cio
Ryedale Community Transport CIO provides a community based transport service for the residents of Ryedale, Scarborough & Whitby, District of Selby and the City of York, who are in need of such a…
Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd
Supporting both Young and Adult CarersProviding advice, information and support to individual carers and vulnerable adults. Campaigning in support of carers, promoting carers rights. Encouraging…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Rivermead cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01653 919449.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Rivermead Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester 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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