Riverside Convalescent Center has served the Wight County community since 1998, offering a range of care from assisted living and memory care to long-term and skilled nursing care, and you'll find dementia care units on the property too, so folks can really stay as their needs change, which a lot of families like since you don't have to move around every time something changes, and with 95 licensed beds, there's both private and semi-private rooms, many with wood furniture and artwork to make things feel a little more homelike, and you'll notice they do stick to a household model idea, so you get private bedrooms and bathrooms but also a kitchen at the heart of each group, which lets residents have some say in the day-to-day, even down to meal choices, and chef-prepared meals get served daily in dining rooms where residents can chat and mingle.
The place keeps a busy calendar with activities like bridge, bingo, wine and cheese socials, art classes, religious services, gardening, and even local outings, and there's amenities such as walking paths, garden areas, a library, a health spa, and fitness centers, and they've got a focus on safety and compliance with health rules, so they're licensed for Medicare and Medicaid and get regular reviews, with one deficiency reported last year, and the profile's verified for Medicare and Medicaid participation.
Nursing and skilled care are strong points here, with 24/7 nursing support and oversight from medical directors and physiatrists, plus a big rehabilitation program that offers physical, occupational, speech therapies, and specialty programs like lymphedema therapy, LSVT for voice issues, hand therapy, pelvic floor therapy, neurologic therapy, vestibular rehab, sports physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and even Nintendo Wii balance training, and therapy happens in pretty large suites with modern equipment, and people coming after surgery are often expected to regain a good bit of independence within 7 to 14 days, which isn't something every center talks about, and you'll see therapy and care options like this offered at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield, with rehab centers throughout Eastern Virginia.
The Martha W Goodson Center on campus offers specialized services for memory care, research evaluation, and education, and Riverside's ChooseHome program helps folks age in place with extra in-home support, plus there's counseling for residents and families, respite care, hospice care, and an adult day center. Community links are strong too, as there's lists of nearby hospitals, pharmacies, and churches, and they're part of the larger Riverside Health System, so services are coordinated if residents' needs change, allowing singles and married couples to live together in assisted living spaces with studio or suite layouts. Recreation, healthy living, and comfort are clear priorities, and the grounds are landscaped for walking and relaxation, adding a peaceful touch for folks who want to spend time outdoors.
