River Cottage
5 Shotley Grove Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 8SF
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 18 February 2020
Last inspected 9 December 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 18 Feb 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Hexham General Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Moorside Surgery
1.5 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Well Pharmacy
1.5 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.9 mi
4 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by County Durham (2025–26)
£857
per week, residential
£890
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
19.3% of people in County Durham are aged 65 or over
50.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Interact Care Limited
3
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.