Riverside Health Services is a small nursing home facility located in Arkoma, Oklahoma, with a capacity of 56 beds. The facility operates under for-profit, partnership ownership and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible for individuals relying on these forms of payment. Riverside Health Services is not part of a larger continuing care retirement community and operates independently, focusing on both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for its residents.
The care at Riverside Health Services is structured to address the needs of seniors who require daily assistance, whether due to recovery from hospitalization or ongoing medical and non-medical needs. For those using the facility for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, such as recovering from a stroke, heart attack, infection, or injury, Riverside Health Services provides an environment focused on helping patients regain strength and independence. Residents here benefit from approximately five hours and two minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, ensuring that medical needs, medication administration, and assistance with daily activities like dressing, eating, and hygiene are adequately met. The weekend staffing at Riverside Health Services is rated as consistent with weekday levels, which helps ensure continuity of care regardless of the day.
In terms of health measures, Riverside Health Services emphasizes preventive care and well-being. Approximately 86.9% of residents receive an annual influenza vaccination, contributing to a healthier environment and reducing the risk of seasonal illness. Additionally, a majority of residents maintain their ability to move, eat, use the bathroom, and perform other routine activities without assistance, with 83.3% able to self-care effectively. Emergency room visits are relatively monitored, with 22.1% of short-term residents requiring an ER visit during their stay and an average of 2.3 emergency room visits per 1,000 patient days among all residents.
Riverside Health Services is not designed specifically as a memory care unit or Alzheimer’s care facility and operates outside of a hospital setting. The facility's focus remains on supporting seniors who need help with both daily living activities and more complex medical needs. Riverside Health Services provides care, rehabilitation, and support with attention to maintaining residents’ quality of life and independence. It is a community where seniors and their families can access skilled nursing care within a smaller, more intimate setting supported by experienced staff.
