Riviera Court is a large, detached and spacious
residential home close to Torquay town center and
within easy walking distance of the harbour and local
amenities. It is registered by the National Care
Standards Commission and accommodates clients
aged between 18 – 65 years who have a severe and /
or enduring mental health problem. The home is
unable to cater for those who have a learning or
physical disability or those who fall outside of the age
category.
Previously a hotel, the home now benefits from the
facilities available such as an indoor heated
swimming pool and spacious recreational and lounge
areas. All bedrooms are for single occupancy and
have en suite facilities. TV’s are also available and
clients are encouraged to bring in their own
furnishings if they require to do so. Tastefully
decorated, the rooms may be equipped with hot drink
facilities if the client requires.
We are fortunate to have two large lounge areas,
which provides a comfortable and pleasant
environment for smokers and non-smokers alike. TVs
and music systems are available in each lounge.
Dietary intakes are varied and individualized and
alternative meals are offered should this be required.
All clients are encouraged to make their own choices
regarding who they see regarding GPs, dentists and
other medical services. Alternative therapies,
hairdressers’ etc. can also be arranged.
Aims of the Home:
The home provides a safe, supportive and structured
environment where the individual needs of the client
are met and independence is encouraged but not
expected. Each client is assessed and cared for
depending on their own capabilities and merits.
Appropriate stimulation will be offered to prevent
deterioration and to improve and sustain a high
quality of life for that person. This enhances dignity
and encourages clients to achieve their maximum
potential.
Emphasis is placed on recreational and leisure
activities which are based on planned activity
programmes and individual care plans. Respite / short
term care is also available.
Recreational activities are varied and individualised
with clients’ choices given full attention. As well as
the pool within the home, clients also have the benefit
of their own kitchen where they may choose to cook
for themselves. Other life skills are also encouraged.
Regular trips out will provide opportunity to get out
and about both during the day and the evenings.
Destinations for these trips are discussed in regular
client meetings so each client has opportunity to
discuss views and opinions.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with other
services available in the community will ensure that
clients may choose to attend sports centres, day
centres and even play a team sport such as football or
cricket. Social groups or individual work engages
clients in activities which promotes independence and
gives choice regarding quality of life.
The manager is a qualified nurse (RMN) and has
close links with the community mental health services
within South Devon.
In house systems to monitor quality is addressed
through regular staff business meetings, appraisals
and supervision.
Staff who are employed have particular interests or
previous experience with this client group and are
prepared to turn their hand to anything. All staff
undergoes training at some level and attends
mandatory Health and Safety courses. Others undergo
NVQ courses or the Certificate in Community Mental
Health Care. There is also a qualified gym instructor
and lifeguard for all gym or swimming sessions.
Riviera Court
REGISTERED CARE HOME
Hunsdon Road, Torquay.
Devon. TQ1 1QB
Any problems, we are here to help and advise. Please
feel free to come and look around and see for
yourself. For an appointment please contact the
manager Stephanie Bryan on:
If you require funding for Residential Care, please
contact Social Services for an assessment. Our fees
are in line with local Devon and Torbay County
Council rates.
Tel: 01803 215559
Fax: 01803 200953
Torquay (01803) 215559
To find us follow the Babbacombe Road from the
harbour until you have passed the museum on the left
hand side. Then take the second left turning into
Stitchill Road and Hunsdon Road is half way up on
the left hand side.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
No person residing at or in employment at Riviera
Court will be discriminated against. Each person will
be treated fairly and individually and opportunities
will be equal regardless of race, culture, gender or
religion.
Owners: S. Bryan (RMN) and W. Bryan