Avery
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home
Care home in Sevenoaks, Kent
Operated by Avery Healthcare
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About
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is a 102-bed residential and dementia care home located in Sevenoaks, Kent, near Chipstead Lakes and the Kent Weald. It is accessible from the M25 and M26. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings in Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though Safe care was rated as Requiring Improvement.
The home is run by Avery and sits within grounds featuring mature trees and a garden setting.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 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. 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:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal University Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.4 miles away.
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.
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,…
Biggin Hill Community Care Association
Day Centre for elderly frailAssisted shopping scheme for elderlyLunch club for retired peopleAssisted transportActivities for older people
Part of Avery Healthcare
Rivermere Retirement and Care Home is one of 98 homes run by Avery 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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