Riva Terrace 5 sits in Arnold, MD and offers a quiet home-like setting for seniors who need help with daily living. The care staff at Riva Terrace 5 provide support with activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and the place runs with 24-hour supervision every day of the week, so residents can get help any time they need. There's care for folks who need higher levels of medical attention, including high acuity and diabetic care, and the trained staff can help with non-ambulatory needs, incontinence care, and even memory care if someone has Alzheimer's or dementia. They use a WanderGuard safety system and have a Hoyer lift for transfers, so even residents with serious needs have tools in place to keep them safe and comfortable.
Private rooms at Riva Terrace 5 come furnished and each has a private bathroom, plus telephone connections, so folks can keep in touch with family, and there are photos of the rooms for families to see what's there. Some staff speak Spanish and Filipino, which helps with communication, and the home welcomes pets, so residents don't have to leave their furry friends behind. Meals are cooked fresh and offer choices, with restaurant-style service in the dining room, all-day dining options, and special diets for allergies or diabetes. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are available, making sure clothes and rooms stay clean, and the home sets up move-in services to help new residents settle in.
Community areas have walking paths, a garden, and indoor gathering rooms, and folks take part in movie nights, stay-fit classes, and scheduled social activities, so there's always something to do with neighbors if someone likes to stay busy or socialize. The swimming pool is there for anyone who wants to take a dip, and the on-site barber and beautician can help residents feel their best. For transportation, there are services and parking to help with getting out for errands or appointments. The home uses emergency alert systems and monitors medication, and they help with everything from insulin shots to reminders about medicine times. The staff can handle behavior issues that sometimes come up with dementia, and the facility has relationships with medical services if residents need extra support. Hospice and respite care are available for those needing short stays or special end-of-life care. The overall goal at Riva Terrace 5 is to help residents keep their independence as much as they can, and the staff focus on kindness and understanding, making it feel like a true home for everyone who lives there.
