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Ryver House
189 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1QT — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Ryver House was rated
Rating published 08/02/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- PlymouthCouncil for care funding
- Alpha Care SW LtdOperator
- 21st January 2022Registered since
- Alpha Care SW LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Ryver House
Ryver House is a Care Home in Plymouth, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Ryver House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2022. It is run by Alpha Care SW Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 11484426). Alpha Care SW Ltd runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Ryver House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ryver House "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2023.
What types of care does Ryver House provide?
Ryver House provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Ryver House have?
Ryver House is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Ryver House?
Ryver House is run by Alpha Care SW Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 11484426). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Ryver House registered with CQC?
Ryver House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2022. Its provider, Alpha Care SW Ltd, has held CQC registration since August 2019.
Who does Ryver House care for?
CQC registers Ryver House to care for people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Ryver House provide nursing care?
No. Ryver House is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Ryver House?
Ryver House is in the Plymouth council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Ryver House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Plymouth, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.