RiverLedge Nursing Home sits at 732 Ford Street in Ogdensburg, NY, and has served as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center for over 41 years, and while it has gone through name changes and renovations, it's always aimed to support residents with both long-term care and short-term rehab needs, which means people would get help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and transfers, and there's always staff around the clock for things like wound care, medication management, and assistance for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The facility has held up to 180 residents across five skilled nursing neighborhoods and offered both private and semi-private rooms, all furnished, with kitchenettes, cable, Wi-Fi, phone service, and places like living rooms, sunrooms, common areas, and a small library, plus outdoor spaces and gardens for some fresh air, and you'd find homestyle dining that allows for special diets, meal prep, and personal choices, so mealtime feels comfortable. There's beauty salon service, daily scheduled activities, both community-sponsored and resident-led, as well as life skills programs for those with developmental disabilities, and support for mental and emotional well-being through behavioral health services when needed.
Residents and families could use counseling support, respite care, and short-term post-hospital rehab, and with 24-hour call systems in place, there's peace of mind when it comes to safety or immediate needs. The staff by United Helpers Management Company have made sure there's a focus on person-centered care, adapting services to what folks require, connecting different types of help as needs change over time, and for a long while, the place has offered a continuum of care, backing up everything from independent senior living to memory care, and even virtual tours for those wanting to see things before moving in. Over the years, RiverLedge built new units and even added a special home for elderly women and men, dealt with fires, and made renovations, trying to keep the space both safe and welcoming, though it's gone through a closure process recently, with most staff and residents moved to other locations, following up on their well-being, and providing training for staff transitions.
RiverLedge has been licensed for both Medicaid and Medicare, always reporting five health standard deficiencies but without fines or penalties, holding a Medicare Safety Rating of 2 stars out of 5 but keeping supervision and healthcare as steady as possible, with support from nearby pharmacies, churches, and hospitals like Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. The facility has given attention to rehab, memory care, activities, and daily living support, but it's important to note the recent closure means only a handful of residents remain, with most staff-about 75%-relocated to other care sites.
