Riverview Health Care Center

    79 Sparrow Ln, Prestonsburg, KY, 41653
    4.7 · 29 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Caring staff excellent therapy homey

    I'm so grateful for the caring, attentive staff who treated my loved one like family. Therapy was top-notch and effective - they thrived and regained independence - and the facility is clean, homey, full of activities (art, line dancing, Mardi Gras, movie theatre), with nutritious meals and dietary accommodations. Staff were responsive and genuinely supportive; I highly recommend this wonderful, family-like place.

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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)

    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

    4.69 · 29 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-like and attentive staff
    • Personalized resident-centered care plans
    • Top-notch therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Successful rehab outcomes (improved mobility, reduced assistive devices)
    • Active social programming and engaging activities
    • Strong Quality of Life / activities department involvement
    • On-site amenities (movie theatre, library, barber shop)
    • Well-maintained, clean, home-like facility and décor
    • Nutritious meals with dietary accommodations
    • Warm, non-hospital atmosphere and pleasant smell
    • Responsive and supportive environment
    • High community involvement and positive reputation

    Cons

    • Mixed staffing and occasional inconsistent care quality
    • Limited visiting reported by some families
    • Therapy frequency (weekly) noted as insufficient by a reviewer
    • Emotional burden on family caregivers in some cases

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries for Riverview Health Care Center is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize a compassionate, family-like culture in which staff are attentive, responsive, and genuinely caring. The facility is repeatedly described as warm and homey rather than institutional, with pleasant décor, a non-hospital smell, and clean rooms and bathrooms. Families frequently state they would highly recommend the facility and express gratitude for the care their loved ones received.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is high-quality, resident-centered care delivered by staff who are engaged and attentive. Reviewers highlight personalized care plans, supportive and nurturing interactions, and a sense that residents are treated like family. Many comments single out individual departments as exceptional—particularly therapy and rehabilitation, which are described as top-notch and effective, with several accounts of strong functional recovery (including no longer needing a walker). At the same time, a subset of reviewers reported mixed experiences with staffing, noting inconsistent care quality in some cases. This suggests that while the overall standard is high, there are occasional lapses or variability in staff performance or coverage.

    Therapy and outcomes: Therapy and rehabilitation are among the most consistently praised aspects. Multiple reviewers credit the therapy department for meaningful clinical improvements and successful rehab outcomes. Positive outcomes are described in concrete terms (patients thriving, reduced need for assistive devices, successful discharge). One reviewer mentioned therapy being provided weekly as a limitation; however, the majority of comments portray therapy as highly effective and a major strength of the facility.

    Facilities, amenities, and activities: Riverview’s physical environment and programming receive strong marks. The facility is described as well-maintained and clean, with a large entertainment area and appealing on-site amenities such as a movie theatre, library, and barber shop. The Quality of Life (activities) department is repeatedly commended for creating an active social calendar—examples include Mardi Gras events, line dancing, and art classes—that keeps residents engaged and socially connected. Reviewers note robust socialization opportunities and a positive atmosphere for both living and working.

    Dining and dietary care: Dining is reported as nutritious and accommodating to dietary needs. Several reviewers note improved meals and reliable service of three meals a day, with a specific mention of enjoyable menu items (e.g., delicious burgers). Dietary accommodations are acknowledged, and meals are presented as contributing positively to residents’ wellbeing.

    Management and operations: Overall operations are described as professional and well-run. Reviewers call staff courteous, eager to please, and true professionals. The facility’s responsiveness and supportive approach are highlighted as strengths. However, recurring mentions of mixed staffing and inconsistent care quality indicate a potential area for management focus—ensuring consistent staffing levels, standardizing care practices, and addressing any gaps in coverage would help align the few negative experiences with the otherwise strong positive trend.

    Concerns and patterns to address: The most notable concerns across the summaries are inconsistent care associated with mixed staffing, limited visiting reported by some families, reports that therapy frequency may be insufficient in at least one case, and an emotional burden on family caregivers tied to navigating those challenges. These issues are mentioned far less frequently than the positive points, but they are important patterns for leadership to monitor—especially staffing consistency and visitation policies, both of which materially affect family experience and perceived quality.

    Conclusion: In sum, the reviews portray Riverview Health Care Center as a compassionate, well-maintained facility with strong therapy services, engaging activities, and a warm, family-like culture. Most reviewers express deep satisfaction and willingness to recommend the facility, crediting its staff and Quality of Life programming for positive resident experiences and successful rehabilitations. To further strengthen the overall experience, continued attention to staffing consistency, transparent visiting policies, and ensuring adequate therapy frequency where needed would address the small number of negative reports and help sustain the high level of care described by the majority of reviewers.

    Location

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    About Riverview Health Care Center

    Riverview Health Care Center sits at 79 Sparrow Lane in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, and it offers a variety of health care services and living options, so folks looking for either short-term respite, long-term skilled nursing, or rehab services will find those here, and the place has 121 certified beds and staff available around the clock, including nurses on site every day, though the nurse hours per resident are a bit lower than the state average, but the nurse turnover rate is also lower, which is a good sign. The center is known for using its own terms for different services and has special programs like Life Enrichment, encouraging residents to do different outings and activities-some rather adventurous like zip-lining and even skydiving for those up for it, but there are also regular options like hobby clubs, offsite trips, and annual events, so nobody has to do anything they don't want. There's a focus here on person-directed care, and Riverview's recognized by the Eden Registry for this approach, which really tries to make daily life centered around each resident, their wishes, and their spiritual backgrounds, with a mix of devotional and cultural activities no matter the faith or background. Residents have access to a homelike setting, with private rooms available as well as shared spaces, and there are indoor and outdoor common areas-the kind of spots where people can sit, visit, talk, or just be. The staff, often called elder-dedicated, work towards keeping the environment caring and still engaging, and management comes straight from Signature HealthCARE, which has overseen things since 2007, and they're trying to build more integrated care networks to keep health care connected and make transitions smoother for everyone. Meals come in a restaurant-style dining room with a variety of foods, which means folks can eat in a social setting, and there are menus considering dietary needs like diabetes care, non-ambulatory care, and incontinence care, so people with different health issues are supported, and there's never any need to worry about missing a meal since the staff keep track. Amenities are quite practical, with satellite TV, a facility van for getting to appointments or outings, concierge services, and an on-site beauty and barber shop to help everyone look and feel their best, and family and friends are allowed to visit anytime, day or night, which helps folks stay connected to those they care about. The center's had no deficiencies or penalties over the last three years, which says something about how rules and safety are handled day to day, and ownership lies directly with Lp O Holdings Llc, with a group of individuals and holding companies involved too, but people living here mostly see the team on site, not the folks in the background. Being part of Signature HealthCARE connects residents to wider support, and the staff put effort into making care plans for everyone, featuring services like care navigation, spiritual programming, and programs to boost quality of life for different cultures and backgrounds. Riverview Health Care Center even has a presence on Facebook, so families can keep up with news and sometimes peek at photos or updates from events, but most of what makes this place steady is its routine, staff familiarity, and wide range of options to either do something new or keep things quiet, all while keeping basic needs and healthcare up to date and accessible.

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