The Fountains at RiverVue provides assisted living and memory care for seniors in a comfortable setting that overlooks the Bronx River, and the place has plenty of green space and walking paths that let residents enjoy scenic parks and a quiet neighborhood near downtown Tuckahoe. The community offers different choices for living, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, and residents can bring their pets, since it's a pet-friendly community-there's even a resident cat named "Boots" who greets people in the common areas. Meals come three times a day in a restaurant-style dining room with open seating, and the kitchen serves up heart-healthy and vegetarian choices, with options for low salt, low sugar, or vegan diets, and the staff can arrange private dining rooms for visits from family and friends. The Fountains has nurses on site at all times, a 24-hour nurse on duty, and doctors who visit two days a week and stay on call 24/7 for emergencies, while other visiting health professionals such as dentists, podiatrists, therapists, and specialists come regularly to help out with care needs.
Residents get help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, and the staff offers assistance for people who need light, medium, or heavy care. There's a specialized memory care area with a secure courtyard, a sensory-based programming space, and activities focused on reminiscence therapy for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The building is wheelchair-accessible and has amenities like showers for easy access, an on-site beauty salon and barber, and a spa room, as well as a fitness room, a pub, and a library, plus free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a computer room for people who want it. Daily life includes group activities, speaker series, bridge and chess games, Watermark University classes, art and music therapy, and resident-run events, with outings like trips to New York City or rides on the Tuckahoe Trolley, and a movie room that feels like a real theater, complete with a concession stand. The Fountains also honors holidays like Jewish celebrations and has a resident-led Shabbat every Friday, with on-site religious services and the option for off-site worship.
There's a 24-hour staff presence, a country kitchen always open for snacks, and a call system that lets residents ask for help any time. Housekeeping, laundry, room service, and concierge support take care of daily chores, and there's transportation for appointments or errands, plus resident parking and a bus stop nearby for easy local trips. The grounds have secure garden courtyards, outdoor patios, and enclosed walkways for people who like fresh air, and the lobby features fresh flowers and welcoming light. Residents with special care needs can get help with medication management, incontinence if they can manage on their own, mechanical lift transfers, and support for elopement or physical behaviors. The facility offers hospice and respite care, and people who want to age in place can plan to stay over the years as their needs change, because care levels adapt along with each person. There's always something going on from morning to evening, with programs focused on movement, social time, games, exercise, and wellness, along with one-on-one support as needed, which folks seem to appreciate, and reviews often mention the clean, well-kept surroundings and the friendly atmosphere.
