Riverview Ridge sits at 300 Courtright Ave in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and offers a wide range of care services for seniors, so folks will find help whether they need simple assistance or heavy care, and the facility's licensed as a Personal Care Home with 114 beds, focusing on both long-term and short-term stays, including respite and hospice care, which can really take a weight off families wondering about the next step for a loved one, and while they don't accept Medicare unless certified by CMS, they stay surveyed by groups like the Department of Aging and Veteran's Services so regulations get met, and the place provides many options for seniors-assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, contract rehab therapy, dialysis care, ventilator care, even special support for those who are non-ambulatory or need high-level help with incontinence, diabetes, or medication.
The staff includes nurses, aides, and visiting health professionals-doctors, dentists, podiatrists, therapists-so residents get quick help with both medical and daily needs, and there's always someone available because staff stay onsite 24/7 for emergencies, which means residents aren't left alone when something happens, and people who live here usually are 55 or older, so it's truly focused on that older adult group, now folks can choose among studios, semi-private, and two-bedroom layouts, which makes it possible to find something that fits what's needed, and the place keeps things comfortable with meals provided, a beauty salon and barber shop, laundry and housekeeping, outdoor patio spaces, a private dining room, and both indoor and outdoor areas for groups to gather, and there's Wi-Fi too, so families can keep in touch.
Riverview Ridge supports movement and socialization with activities and fitness programs, and offers devotional services for different faiths both onsite and off, and the management team keeps the community information updated online, with a section dedicated to family support and options for getting more details, and the community leans on senior living counselors who can help answer questions, plus there's independent living for seniors who want fewer worries while staying social, and for those who need more help, assisted living care covers bathing, dressing, walking, and medication management, so needs don't get overlooked.
The facility also handles heavy care cases, such as for folks needing mechanical lifts, frequent insulin shots with sliding scale therapy, or acute pain management and consultation, and the staff is trained to manage complicated needs-respiratory care, home-based supports, and all sorts of rehabilitation after surgery or injury, even outpatient therapy, and the community is family oriented with long-standing staff who get to know the people living there, plus recipients of awards for good meals, active daily life, and friendliness, and-maybe best of all-it keeps its doors open to pets and has handicap accessibility wherever residents need to go, so loved ones can feel comfortable and cared for, and people have given the place a 4.6-star rating based on a handful of reviews, which says some folks felt glad about their experience, and anyone looking for detailed information about assisted living, long-term care and support for families can find resources and guidance through the community's website.
