Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center sits at 745 Main Street in East Hartford, CT, serving as a large 345-bed healthcare facility focused on short-term post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. The staff offers a wide range of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice services, along with specialized care like cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory care, pet therapy, IV therapy, wound care, and incontinence care. The secured dementia unit supports those with memory needs, while the state-of-the-art ventilator unit cares for patients with complex respiratory requirements. The facility provides personal assistance with dressing, bathing, and grooming, plus housekeeping and laundry, delivered by personal care assistants and 24/7 care staff. People get meals with restaurant-style dining, help with mobility and wheelchair use, and enjoy amenities like a salon/barbershop, game room, lounges, guest parking, a library, kitchens or kitchenettes in rooms, safety features, washers and dryers, sprinkler systems, WiFi, and a fitness center. The center offers 20 private rooms for those who need more privacy and comfort.
There's a strong focus on creating an engaging environment with daily events, arts and crafts, educational and wellness programs, and social activities, and staff use a Passport™ approach that personalizes care for each person. The care team, including nurses and therapists, delivers a full set of clinical services-podiatry, occupational therapy, medication support, telehealth, and diagnostics-connecting to wider networks for home care and hospice if needed. Riverside has a comprehensive admissions process and accepts long-term care insurance, while family and friends can visit from 8am to 8pm or do virtual visits. The center has been recognized with awards, like a 5 Stars Quality Measure from CMS, American Heart Association Heart Failure Certification, the Vohra Wound Physicians Center of Excellence Award, the McKnight's Excellence in Technology Award for work with Circadia Health, and status as a Certified Great Place to Work. The facility posts its services, information about the team and approach, and other details online, along with opportunities for anonymous feedback and career applications. The focus always stays on keeping residents healthier, stronger, and more comfortable, meeting each person's medical and daily living needs with safety, dignity, and kindness.
