The Residence at Riverbend sits in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in a pretty New England coastal town near parks, trails, rivers, farms, and beaches, and people around there can get to shopping, dining, and entertainment easily enough if they want to, and inside you'll find the place tries to make things as homelike as possible, with a focus on hospitality and real care, and there's always someone around since staff are there 24/7. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care all in one spot, so folks can get help with daily needs, medication, or higher levels of support as life goes on. The Reflections Memory Care neighborhood has extra help for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and staff are certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education, plus they're partners with Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School for memory care, and the area's library is set up just for memory support, with shelves of books, comfy chairs, and sunlight coming in.
For living options, they've got studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, with choices for private bathrooms, kitchenettes, closet space, and you can go for a unit that's already furnished or bring your own things, and every apartment has a full emergency call system. If you're just staying a bit, they've got respite and temporary stays too. The Barnard Bistro dishes up fresh coffee and pastries in a cozy space, while the dining room is nice-looking with white linens, chandeliers, and a stone wall, and all meals aim to be nutritious and served restaurant-style each day, and if the weather's good, folks can eat out on the patio.
Around the building you'll find walking paths, a fitness center, a courtyard, elevators, a resident lounge, and fireplaces with lots of sunlight to relax by, and there's a full-service barber and beauty salon on-site. They have concierge services, scheduled local transportation for outings or trips, and pets are welcome. The Activities Director organizes social events, educational programs, and trips out, aiming to engage people physically and socially as much as possible, and they use lifestyle technology like REACT Neuro to keep brains and bodies active.
Nurses and staff help with medication management, oxygen assistance, crushed medication if needed, and personal care plans, plus housekeeping and laundry get done for you, and skilled care is available for folks with medical needs beyond assisted living. The staff is known for being helpful and kind, giving residents a feeling of welcome and warmth, and the property managers and hospitality specialists try to keep the community running smoothly. The Residence at Riverbend is run by LCB Senior Living and carries a traditional New England lifestyle theme, blending expert care, hospitality, and a family-type atmosphere with a range of care options for changing needs.
