Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    13735 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff, effective rehab, welcoming

    I placed my mother at Riverbend and have been very pleased - the staff are professional, compassionate, and quick to respond. Rehab was effective, medications are handled meticulously, and the facility is clean, welcoming, and well maintained. The activities program (Anjanette and Shavon are wonderful), beauty shop, and good meals make it feel like home; residents are treated like family and staff greet people by name. Overall I feel confident and would highly recommend this caring, resident-focused community.

    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
    • 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

    Reviews

    4.14·(56)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Effective physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Compassionate, personable nursing and caregiving staff
    • Family-like, home-style atmosphere
    • Engaging activities program and frequent events
    • On-site amenities (beauty shop, activity center, live music)
    • Clean and inviting common areas and grounds
    • Dignified, personalized resident care and medication attention
    • Responsive maintenance and well-kept facility areas
    • Staff who know residents by name and build rapport
    • Nutritious, well-prepared meal options (per multiple accounts)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and coverage
    • Variability in staff professionalism and communication tone
    • Gaps in management communication and follow-through
    • Inconsistent medication-administration oversight
    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation in resident rooms and bathrooms
    • Inconsistent meal quality and portion control
    • Inconsistent hydration and incontinence-care practices
    • Pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Activity-program variability and limited variety for some residents
    • Higher cost relative to facility size and preference for smaller settings

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with strong clinical rehabilitation services and a generally warm, family-oriented culture. Physical and occupational therapy are frequently highlighted as effective, and many families praise the facility’s ability to improve strength and mobility. Numerous accounts emphasize compassionate caregiving, staff who build rapport, and a welcoming social environment that can feel like a “home away from home.” On-site amenities such as a beauty shop, activity center, live music, and organized events are repeatedly cited as contributors to residents’ quality of life.

    At the same time, reviewers report variability in operational performance. Staffing levels and coverage appear inconsistent; several accounts describe delays in assistance and limited aide availability on certain shifts. Relatedly, there are mixed assessments of staff tone and professionalism—while many families note attentive, respectful interactions, others report instances of brusque or dismissive communication. Management communication and follow-through are also inconsistent: some reviewers praise an open-door approach and an involved administrator, whereas others identify missed calls, unanswered messages, and scheduling lapses.

    Dining and daily-care practices show a similar pattern of divergence. Multiple reviewers describe nutritious, well-prepared meals and appropriate portioning, but a number of other accounts describe smaller portions or dissatisfaction with food quality, indicating uneven meal-service experiences. Hydration and continence-care practices are another area of concern for some families, including complaints about delayed assistance and inconsistent checks. There is at least one serious allegation related to medication administration; combined with other comments, this suggests a need for clear, facility-wide medication-administration controls and oversight.

    Facility condition and housekeeping are generally described positively in common areas and grounds, yet there are isolated sanitation concerns in resident rooms and bathrooms and at least some pest-control concerns reported in certain areas. These mixed observations point to variability between units or shifts rather than a uniform condition across the campus. Activity programming is frequently praised—several reviewers singled out a dedicated, enthusiastic activity staff and a full calendar of events—but some families would like broader variety or smaller-group options.

    Overall, the pattern is polarized: many families and residents report excellent care, effective rehab, engaged staff, and a lively activity program, while others experience operational inconsistencies in staffing, cleanliness, communication, and certain elements of personal care. Prospective residents and families should consider an in-person walkthrough of a prospective room and common areas, ask about staffing levels for relevant units and shifts, review medication-administration and hydration protocols, inspect recent housekeeping and pest-control logs, and request a sample activities and dining schedule to assess consistency and fit for the individual’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 13735 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037.

    About Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sits right in the heart of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, at 13735 Highway 23, and has been serving Plaquemines Parish since 1999, offering skilled nursing care twenty-four hours a day and focusing on both short-term stays for those who need help recovering and want to go back home, and long-term care for seniors who need ongoing support. The staff includes rehabilitation and nursing professionals who help with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, as well as wound care management, and they'll work with you up to six days a week to help recovery go a little faster. There's Memory Lane, a secure Alzheimer's and Dementia Unit, where they create a peaceful and safe place for people living with memory loss, with features aimed at reducing confusion and preventing wandering, and families get support with things like training and conferences to help them stay involved. Riverbend's got a reputation for friendly care and nutritious meals made with quality ingredients, so meals both taste good and support health, and you'll find dining spaces and social and recreational activities, along with areas set up for therapy with modern equipment and practical daily living tasks. Respite care is available for short stays, and the team offers support with personal care, so seniors who need help with daily living can stay active in assisted living, which is nice for people who aren't ready for nursing care but still want some help. People using their long-term care or short-term rehab can expect a clean, comfortable setting, attention from skilled staff all day and night, and organized programs that try to help each person meet their needs, all while staying part of a community that takes pride in quality care and keeping families involved as much as they want to be. More information's on their website at riverbendnr.com.

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    No, Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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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