River City Center sits at 1350 14th Ave SE in Decatur, Alabama, and serves as a nursing home facility with a community spirit, where staff like Dr. Kirk Jackson the Medical Director, an administrator, an Admissions Director, nurses, therapists, and social workers help care for residents. People know it for offering skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care, and there's even a secured Memory Support Unit for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, which means families can feel a bit more at ease if their loved one needs that sort of help. The place provides round-the-clock supervision, medication management, and a call system that lets folks get help quickly if they need it, and staff can help with daily things like bathing and dressing, including transfers for those less steady on their feet.
There's a whole list of therapies available here-physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and they don't skip things like aquatic therapy or even sports medicine, which you don't see everywhere, and their therapy equipment's on-site for smooth rehab after operations or injuries, especially for joint replacements, injuries, or strokes. If someone only needs to stay awhile to get back in shape, they offer short-term rehabilitation, transitional care, and a respite program where family caregivers can take a little break without worry. The staff works out personal treatment plans so each resident gets support that fits their needs, and there's regular help from medical specialists, nutritionists, and a speech pathologist for folks with trouble with talking, swallowing, or hearing. Pain management, wound care, podiatry, vision care, and even colostomy care are all handled on-site along with X-rays, and there's a nurse practitioner who helps as part of the medical team.
People staying there have a choice of private or semi-private rooms with private bathrooms, and some rooms come with their own climate control. Residents can relax in the sunrooms, enjoy the garden or outdoor courtyards, sit by a fireplace, or visit community family and living rooms. The place has restaurant-style dining options with special menus for allergies and diets like for diabetes, plus in-room and private dining for family get-togethers. There are on-site laundry and housecleaning services, mail and newspaper delivery, cable TV, telephone, and wireless internet, plus computer access for those who want to keep up online.
There's a beauty salon and barber shop, full-service spa and wellness center, plus activity and fitness rooms and arts room, so folks can keep busy or just enjoy movie nights, cultural events, religious activities, and social clubs. River City Center holds coordinated transportation and parking for trips or appointments, making it easier for residents to get out. The community encourages family visits, has bereavement and palliative care teams, offers support for hospice needs, and even provides church, chaplain, and social services, helping people through difficult times too.
River City Center operates under Genesis Healthcare, Inc., and they accept both Medicaid and Medicare, which helps those needing financial options for care, and local residents can also use certain resources the community offers. With a 3.7 rating and 69 reviews, people see this as a place that covers most every need, whether someone's staying for short-term rehab, coming for long-term care, joining the memory support unit, or needing hospice services. Safety and comfort matter here, so there's emergency alert systems, alarms for residents who may get confused, and attentive staff. Outdoor walking paths and courtyards help keep people active, and there are pets for therapy now and then, which a lot of folks appreciate. This center stays focused on helping people regain independence through expert guidance, experienced staff, and daily encouragement, all from a team that makes sure care stays personal and supportive.
