Riverlea House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Riverlea House (Dover, 44 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 22 October 2019. It is run by Riverlea Care Limited (company 07261129, active), which is owned by Novero Health Care Ltd (01800427). Above Novero Health Care Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 1 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 7 January 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Dover, CT17 0QY (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 22 October 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 6 June 2012 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 7 January 2026 (“Riverlea Residential Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Riverlea Care Limited | 07261129 | Active |
| Owner | Novero Health Care Ltd | 01800427 | Active |
Above Novero Health Care Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here).
Persons with significant control as registered at Companies House on 7 November 2026. Where a company has several corporate controllers, the one with the most kinds of control is followed.
Accounts and charges of the operator
| Company status | Active Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Incorporated | 21 May 2010 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 3: 1 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 30 November 2010 |
Status and accounts dates: Companies House company data of 1 November 2026. Charges: Companies House charges register.
These are facts from public registers, not a judgement of financial risk. An outstanding charge is usually a loan secured on property, which is normal for care homes. Ownership is the chain of corporate persons with significant control as filed at Companies House; filings can lag behind real changes. Names of individuals are not shown.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.