Our History
Derek and Judith Pursey bought the 18th century listed warehouse that was to become Riverside Mews, back in 1971. Set on the banks of the River Ancholme and surrounded by glorious North Lincolnshire countryside, it was originally bought for the purpose of creating a place for the family to live, as well as provide a mooring for Derek’s boat. Derek’s Mother (Bella) also moved into the warehouse with them, although it soon became apparent that Bella would require residential care, so with this in mind, Riverside Mews Care Home was born.
Oakridge Care Group has been providing exceptional care for the elderly since 1989 under the name of North Lincolnshire Care. We rebranded in the autumn of 2011 as our business expanded.
We now have three homes in the North Lincolnshire and York areas, Riverside Mews, Abbey Lodge and Norwood House, with our head office situated in the Market Square in Brigg. The group currently has 75 high quality residential places for the aged across the three locations, but are about to embark on an expansion plan that will see that number rise to 130, as well as improve the quality of our facilities, with more en suite rooms and residential places for couples.
Our Philosophy
We see the elderly as individuals, including their past histories and success. Our skilled staff help our residents to live as independently as possible, with each maintaining their daily routine, which we then fit into and we pride ourselves on this person-centred care giving. We include family and friends and believe that this collaborative approach to care ensures we know and meet the needs of all of our residents.
Our Care
We pride ourselves on offering ‘excellence in care’ (except nursing care) and all of our staff are qualified, highly skilled and experienced. We continually strive to reach new and improved levels of care and see continual training and learning as essential to improved practices. All individuals’ who either stay or reside with us are assessed by a qualified member of staff, who will then devise a person centred plan of care specifically designed to meet the individual’s needs.
All our homes offer care on a long-term, short-term, respite and day care basis and have an extensive programme of activities and outings designed to entertain, but also stimulate our residents.
Our Home From Home
Oakridge Care Group caters for all stages of later life in a high quality residential “home from home” setting. Our homes are all set within period properties with landscaped grounds, wonderful views and private en suite rooms.
We have instilled a culture within our care homes that ensures all of our clients are treated as individuals and with dignity and respect at all times. We understand that the transition from individual residences to a care home setting requires patience, understanding and support, both for the new resident but also their families. So, to settle and welcome our residents we encourage our residents to decorate their rooms and we even allow pets (subject to a risk assessment). To reach our aim of a home from home it is essential to allow and provide choice. This is key in everything we do - our residents choose when to get up, what, where and when to eat, and ensure their wishes are considered for the present and their futures.
To provide high quality care that promotes a secure, safe, loving, friendly home-like environment, with emphasis on dignity for all, respect for individuality and maintenance of independence.
Our Vision
To be the market leader in providing best in class care home and assisted living, by putting quality first in everything we do for our residents, relatives and staff.
