Dementia Care

Rivervale provides care for residents living with dementia within the home’s residential setting. Dementia care at Rivervale is not a separate unit — residents with dementia live alongside other residents in a familiar, domestic environment.

The Approach

Care for residents with dementia at Rivervale focuses on safety, familiarity, and calm. The single-storey layout and central atrium mean the home is easy to navigate. Staff are trained in the management of responsive behaviours and in supporting residents with cognitive decline.

Routines, familiar surroundings, and regular family contact are central to how care is provided for residents with dementia.

Who This Is For

Dementia care applies across stay types. A resident admitted for long-term care or respite may also have a diagnosis of dementia — this is not a separate admission category but a description of the care approach used within their stay.

Staff Training

All staff complete training in safeguarding, and the majority have completed role-specific training in the management of responsive behaviours. Training records are kept current and reviewed regularly.

Enquire

Contact the team to discuss whether Rivervale is the right setting for your family member’s needs.