Riverside East Retirement

Riverside East Retirement sits as a smaller, family-owned senior living community with space for about 58 residents, aiming to create a homey, close-knit feeling where folks can really get to know each other and the staff has been serving residents since 1975 so there's a good stretch of experience in helping seniors stay as comfortable as possible on three floors with common areas on the first and third. They accept people who are at least 55 years old and offer a range of living situations including independent living, assisted living, memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias, skilled nursing, hospice, respite stays, and even home care, so it's designed to keep up with folks' changing needs as the years go by without anybody having to move from the campus whenever something new comes up. The staff is present and awake at all hours and helps with things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, grooming, and transferring-for example, moving from a bed to a chair-and also helps those with diabetes by keeping an eye on blood sugar, though they don't do insulin injections, and while help is there for incontinence care, residents need to be able to manage some parts of that themselves. For meals, everyone gets nutritious food in a restaurant-style dining room that tries to keep life simple and healthy, and the kitchens put a focus on balanced nutrition, which cuts down on the trouble and cost of meal prep. Pets are welcome, both dogs and cats, which can mean a lot for people who find comfort in their animals, and there are indoor common areas where residents gather for board games, conversation, and group TV time when they're not out on scheduled trips or activities. Riverside East Retirement holds all sorts of social events, educational programs, fitness classes, and opportunities for spiritual enrichment with devotional activities both on campus and offsite for those who want them. Seniors can take part in activities built to help the body, mind, and friendships, and there's plenty of encouragement to stay active with things like outings, exercise groups, and even barbershop or beauty services and medical check-ups right on the property. They've got a reputation for taking a very personalized approach, building care plans for each resident, especially for those with dementia, to help them feel safer and more comfortable, and they support independence while making sure there's always someone nearby when help's needed. Riverside East Retirement does not allow smoking anywhere indoors, whether in rooms or public places, and offers free transportation for appointments or community events so seniors can get where they need to go. The assisted living rooms come in studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, and there are some independent cottages and short-term stays for seniors and their families who need a break from daily care. The community has received a Best of Senior Living award in recognition of its supportive environment and is privately owned, which is something some people like because it usually means quicker decision-making and a familiar staff. Fees are based on care level, and there's a community fee, so costs go up as needs grow, but the place sets out to make sure anyone who lives there gets support tailored to their health, habits, and preferences, with plenty of chances to connect with others and keep living life in a safe, friendly setting.