Avery Healthcare

Rivermere Care Home

Residential care home in Sevenoaks, Kent

Operated by Avery Healthcare

CQC Good102 bedsDementiaResidential
Address64-70 Westerham Rd, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PZ
Beds102
Weekly feefrom £1,100 · 2026
En-suite78%
Opened2009
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Rivermere Care Home is a 102-bed residential care home in Sevenoaks, Kent, operated by Avery Healthcare. It provides residential care, dementia care and respite care. The home is located on Westerham Road, near Chipstead Lakes on the edge of the Kent Weald, with good access to the M25 and M26.

The Care Quality Commission rated Rivermere Good overall. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and Requires Improvement for Safe care.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery1.5 miles
A&E: Princess Royal University Hospital7.2 miles
Bus stop2.4 miles
Train station1.8 miles
Shops1.4 miles
Pub or bar400 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

69 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Shoplifting20%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Violent crime14%
Other theft13%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,100
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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 Kent council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Kent pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,063
2025—£1,187
2026£1,100—

What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Rivermere Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal University Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Princess Royal University Hospital · 7.2 mi
Nearest GP
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE · 1.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Sevenoaks

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District

Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088213)
Charity

Biggin Hill Community Care Association

Day Centre for elderly frailAssisted shopping scheme for elderlyLunch club for retired peopleAssisted transportActivities for older people

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1056336)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Rivermere?
Rivermere can be found in Sevenoaks, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Rivermere?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Rivermere has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Rivermere offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as respite, dementia, and residential.
What is the bed capacity at Rivermere?
At present, Rivermere can accommodate 102 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Rivermere?
Avery Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Rivermere offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Music & Dance, Craft & Art, Fitness & Exercise.

Part of Avery Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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