Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

    7850 Freeman Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate, responsive care; regained strength

    I'm very pleased with Riverbend. The therapy team was knowledgeable and thorough, nursing and CNAs were compassionate, and Ally in admissions was incredibly responsive - communication was excellent and staff made us feel like family. With great activities, good food, 24/7 availability and clear plans of care, my loved one regained strength and returned home on time; I'd recommend Riverbend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • 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
    • 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 (medical)
    • 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

    3.64·(73)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      1.4
    • Value

      1.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, dedicated caregiving staff
    • Highly skilled and effective therapy department
    • Engaging activities program (bingo, parties, socials)
    • Family-like, welcoming community atmosphere
    • Responsive admissions and social-support staff
    • Comprehensive continuum of services (skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living)
    • Planned in-house dialysis capability
    • Accessible administration and proactive leadership
    • Demonstrated success with rehab-to-home transitions
    • Special-event and celebratory meal offerings

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation practices
    • Unreliable nurse-call system and slow responsiveness
    • Variable personal-care routines (bathing, repositioning, toileting assistance)
    • Staffing shortages affecting nursing availability
    • Gaps in clinical assessment and medication-administration controls
    • Laundry and personal-property management failures
    • Maintenance and building-infrastructure deficiencies
    • Pest-control concerns
    • Variable food quality and inconsistent mealtime assistance
    • Care coordination gaps for high-acuity residents
    • Inconsistent family communication and management follow-through
    • Inconsistent quality during management/ownership transitions

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer feedback for Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation is strongly polarized, with clear patterns of both notable strengths and recurring operational concerns. Positive comments emphasize a core of compassionate, committed caregivers and a therapy department that families describe as knowledgeable and effective. Many accounts highlight an engaging activities program, family-like community atmosphere, and responsive admissions support; several reviewers specifically praised coordinated rehab plans that helped residents return home and noted plans for in-house dialysis as a clinical capability.

    At the same time, a substantial portion of feedback identifies operational weaknesses that could materially affect day-to-day resident experience. Cleanliness and sanitation practices are a recurring concern, including odor issues in common areas and inconsistent housekeeping within rooms and bathrooms. Several reviewers describe unreliable nurse-call responsiveness, inconsistent personal-care routines (bathing, repositioning, toileting assistance), and staffing patterns that leave nurses covering multiple areas—factors that correlate with delays in assistance. Maintenance and infrastructure shortcomings (older building systems, intermittent hot water, lighting and elevator issues) and pest-control concerns were also cited.

    Clinical and administrative gaps emerge as another cluster of issues. Reviewers describe inconsistencies in clinical assessment and medication administration, lapses in PRN dosing or other timely interventions, and care-coordination challenges for higher-acuity residents (oxygen/CPAP needs and complex medical monitoring). Family communication and management responsiveness were described as uneven; some families praised accessible, proactive leadership under newer administration, while others felt management did not adequately address concerns. Property-management problems—lost or discarded personal items and laundry errors—appear in multiple accounts and contribute to distrust.

    Dining and activities receive mixed commentary. Several families and residents praised special-event meals, active programming, and social engagement opportunities that create a pleasant social environment. Conversely, some reviewers reported variable food quality and inconsistent assistance with mealtimes. Notable positive elements include a culture of individualized celebrations, an admissions team frequently described as supportive, and a therapy program credited with good rehab outcomes.

    For prospective residents and families, the dominant pattern is one of strong relational and rehabilitative strengths anchored by committed staff and therapy services, offset by operational inconsistencies that affect sanitation, responsiveness, clinical controls, maintenance, and personal-property handling. A focused tour that includes inspection of resident rooms and bathrooms, verification of nurse-call functionality, questions about staffing ratios and clinical protocols for higher-acuity needs, and clarity on laundry and dentures/personal-item policies would help assess whether the facility’s strengths outweigh its operational risks at the time of placement. Recent management changes were noted to have improved experiences for some families; prospective families should ask about recent quality-improvement measures and any ongoing corrective actions.

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    Location

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    Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation is located at 7850 Freeman Ave, Kansas City, KS, 66112.

    About Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

    Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation, set in Kansas City, KS, offers post-acute rehabilitation, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and on-site dialysis, so folks coming from hospitals get support for their recovery in a safe environment. The facility has 144 certified beds-131 for nursing care, 13 for assisted living-and about 112 residents daily, with private and semi-private rooms available, all kept clean and comfortable, and each room's got cable TV, Wi-Fi, and safety features that help everyone get around. The place puts effort into helping people regain independence after injuries or illness, so there's in-house therapy with state-of-the-art equipment, a Stay Active program with many activities every day, and a therapy staff that builds care plans around specific needs, plus transportation for doctor visits or outings. Meals come with different choices-anytime dining, kosher, vegetarian, even low sodium-and guest meals are welcome. The dining rooms serve as a spot to gather, but there's also a fitness center, a game room, a salon/barbershop, laundry and housekeeping, washers and dryers, and landscaped grounds where people can spend time outside.

    Residents get help with daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and laundry, and the full-time staff can handle everything from wound care and medication to occupational therapy, incontinence, and non-ambulatory care-nurses are there day and night. They accept long-term care insurance. Folks receive opportunities to join in social events, arts and crafts, health programs, and educational classes, with attempts to keep everyone engaged and make forming friendships easier. There's a secure memory care unit that follows the Abilities Care Approach for dementia, and the third floor has assisted living for people who are more independent but still want help when needed. Riverbend features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces and rooms that feel much like home, and the facility stays close to local hospitals and attractions.

    Riverbend has had a tough record with state inspections and holds a Special Focus Facility flag due to a history of serious quality problems. It's reported 61 deficiencies, including issues with infection control, accident hazards, and failing to keep residents and families fully informed after injuries. There have been deficiencies in properly respecting resident rights and preferences, and the nurse turnover rate stands at 46.8%. On average, the nursing staff provides 3.64 hours of care per resident each day. Since November 2018, Cory Schulte has managed the facility, which is owned by Gateway Healthcare LLC and operated by The Ensign Group, Inc. Riverbend tries to build a welcoming, active community with support designed to fit each person's needs, but people considering it should be aware of the facility's inspection history and current efforts to improve.

    About Ensign Group, Inc

    Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation is managed by Ensign Group, Inc.

    Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, The Ensign Group operates 300+ healthcare facilities across 14 states, including skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and home health services. Their decentralized philosophy empowers local leadership teams to provide resident-centered care tailored to specific community needs.

    People often ask...

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

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    The full address for this community is 7850 Freeman Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

    No, Riverbend Post Acute 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Kansas, the Department for Aging & Disability Services licenses adult care homes and assisted living facilities and posts the statements of deficiency from its surveys.

    License numberN105006
    Facility typeNursing Facility / Assisted Living Facility
    LicenseeBIG BLUE HEALTHCARE LLC

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