Riverwalk Post Acute and Rehabilitation

    1610 Scranton Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Outstanding knee replacement rehabilitation experience

    I came here for knee replacement rehab and was pleasantly surprised - the therapists, nurses and staff are well-educated, big-hearted, attentive and their care exceeded my expectations. My room was spacious, meals were outstanding at times, and the flat, safe one-mile walk with nice stops plus a 20-minute boat tour and nearby variety of restaurants made recovery enjoyable. Staff listened, comforted me, and my emotional farewell showed how much they care - I highly recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.55·(11)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing staff
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy
    • Spacious, well-appointed resident rooms
    • Accessible, level walking route and outdoor exercise options
    • Caring clinical team with good listening skills
    • Occasional standout dining selections
    • Attractive grounds with nearby restaurants and boat-tour access
    • Positive rehabilitation outcomes and family endorsements

    Cons

    • Gaps in clinical and family communication
    • Delayed response to resident calls and alarms
    • Inconsistent dining quality and institutionalized menu
    • Deficient discharge planning and resident property controls
    • Staff conduct and professionalism
    • Limited visitation-policy flexibility during infection-control periods
    • Inaccurate marketing and facility presentation
    • Local safety, noise, and environmental concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility that delivers strong rehabilitative care and a generally compassionate clinical staff, alongside several operational and administrative weaknesses. Many families praised therapists and nurses for skill and empathy, and some residents experienced better-than-expected recovery outcomes. At the same time, recurring operational themes suggest that prospective residents and families should evaluate non-clinical aspects carefully before committing.

    Care and staff: Clinical care and therapy services are frequently identified as strengths — skilled physical and occupational therapy, attentive nursing, and staff who listen to residents’ concerns. Reviewers highlighted instances where rehabilitation exceeded expectations following surgery. However, there are notable concerns about staff conduct and responsiveness: delays in answering resident calls and alarms, and at least one incident raising questions about staff professionalism. These issues point to inconsistencies in front-line staffing practices and response protocols that can affect perceived safety and comfort.

    Dining and daily life: Dining experiences appear variable. Some meals were described as outstanding, while others were characterized as institutional and predictable. This indicates inconsistent meal quality and menu execution rather than a uniformly strong dining program. Recreationally, the facility benefits from accessible, level walking routes and outdoor options; grounds and nearby dining/boat-tour attractions are seen as positives that support activity and outings.

    Facilities and neighborhood: Internally, rooms are described as spacious and well-appointed, and the facility’s aesthetic and nearby amenities appealed to several families. Conversely, there are concerns about the accuracy of the facility’s marketing and location presentation; on-site realities such as river cleanliness, smoking areas, and neighborhood noise (including reports of gunshots) were noted as detracting factors. Prospective residents should verify the immediate neighborhood and visit at different times of day to assess environmental conditions.

    Management and administration: The strongest operational concerns center on communication, discharge, and property controls. Reviews point to gaps in clinical updates to families, limited flexibility in visitation during infection-control periods, contested discharge processes without adequate notice, and missing personal items after discharge. These indicate weaknesses in family notification protocols, discharge planning, and secure handling of resident belongings. A small number of families also described delayed notification following end-of-life events, which contributed to distress and dispute.

    What this means for prospective families: The facility appears capable of delivering effective clinical rehabilitation and has a caring core of staff, but patterns in communication, responsiveness, discharge planning, and marketing accuracy introduce risk. Families considering this site should ask specific questions about alarm-response procedures, family communication protocols (including end-of-life and discharge notification), property-inventory and storage practices, visitation policies during infection-control events, and on-site security and neighborhood conditions. A direct, in-person tour and conversations with therapy and nursing leadership are advised to confirm that operational practices meet your expectations.

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    Location

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    Riverwalk Post Acute and Rehabilitation is located at 1610 Scranton Ave, Pueblo, CO, 81004.

    About Riverwalk Post Acute and Rehabilitation

    Riverwalk Post Acute and Rehabilitation sits over on 1610 Scranton Ave. in Pueblo, Colorado, and has been serving the area since 1987 with both Medicare and Medicaid certification, so if you or someone you know needs skilled nursing or higher level support, this 60-bed facility does have round-the-clock nursing care, short-term rehab, and even memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and while nobody likes talking about problems, the place has 14 recorded deficiencies and hasn't been fined, which people might want to consider. Residents and families get counseling, and those coming from hospitals or needing extra help can expect both post-acute care and long-term nursing, since the staff uses an interdisciplinary approach including nurses, physicians, families, and social services to make sure therapy and treatment fit each person's needs, and they try to help patients get back to their homes and daily routines when possible. Folks living here can stay in private or semi-private rooms, the place is modern with state-of-the-art facilities for therapy, and there's a dedicated in-house therapy team for both hands-on and equipment-based rehab work, which includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so if someone needs to recover strength and mobility, the options range from rehab programs and outpatient therapy to permanent care. The grounds have well-kept landscaping, and inside there's housekeeping, laundry services, good food, and a schedule full of activities and excursions meant to keep folks involved and active, whether it's for short-term rehab or a longer-term arrangement. The community carries an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 in Pueblo, ranks as the tenth highest in the city, and real people have given it a 4.1 out of 5 based on reviews, and since it's part of the wider Ensign Services network, there's some extra support there, and someone interested can always find more at their riverwalkrehabilitation.com website.

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    Riverwalk Post Acute and Rehabilitation offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    No, Riverwalk Post Acute and Rehabilitation does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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