RiverWoods Senior Living Community sits on a peaceful 108-acre campus near the Susquehanna River in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, only a few minutes from historic downtown and close to Bucknell University, so you get walking trails shaded by big trees and open spaces where you can see birds and wildlife as seasons change, plus quick trips to restaurants, shops, cultural events, and Division 1 sports at Bucknell, which some folks find real nice since it keeps things lively but the place still feels like a bucolic little retreat with city conveniences at hand. The community offers independent living in RidgeCrest Apartments and garden cottages like The Chestnut and The Spruce, with floor plans from about 700 to 1,200 square feet, bright kitchens, options for balconies or patios, one or two full baths with walk-in showers, and washer and dryer units-folks can choose one or two bedrooms, sometimes there's a den too, and the apartments have heating and air conditioning you control yourself, plus indoor storage, with property taxes and utilities included, although if you want telephone or WiFi, those come for a bit extra. Entrance fees for one-bedroom apartments start around $177,700 and monthly service fees start at $1,642, and people can customize finishes as they like.
RiverWoods Senior Living Community is a continuing care retirement community, so a person can choose independent living, assisted living, personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, or short-term respite care, and you can change your level of care as your needs change over time, so you don't have to move somewhere else for more support. Staff help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management, and there's 24-hour nursing support, on-call emergency systems, and supervision, with a wellness center, on-site clinics, therapy and rehabilitation, brain health coaching in the Kinnections Brain Health program, mental wellness support, restaurant-style dining, and meals that work for people with diabetes or other dietary restrictions. For folks who enjoy staying active, there's community transportation and arranged rides for shopping, recreation, or non-medical trips, a shady fitness trail for walking, on-campus pool for water aerobics, paved wooded trails, outdoor gardens like Bluebird Gardens, parks, and open spaces for pets and residents to walk together. The place is generally pet-friendly and folks often see other animal lovers out and about.
RiverWoods Senior Living Community has a big focus on keeping life full and interesting, with the "anticipate more" philosophy that encourages people to try new things and grow interests deeper, so you'll find planned day trips, daily activities, clubs, life enrichment, a small library, gaming room, computer center, beauty salon, and opportunities for volunteering. Residents can join special courses and programs for older adults through Bucknell as well, and the chapel, fitness room, and common dining gather folks together. The property has safety features like 24-hour security, emergency call systems, and supervised care, and residents enjoy furnished apartments or cottages with private baths and kitchenettes, household linen and housekeeping, cable, telephones, and usually WiFi. Pharmacy services, on-site personal care, scheduled and resident-led activities, and non-medical transportation keep things running smoothly and support a balanced lifestyle. People say the atmosphere feels welcoming, open to people from all backgrounds, and staff keep the focus on each resident's comfort and well-being, sometimes making it feel like everyone's watched over, especially since RiverWoods has offered care for over 100 years as part of a larger network of retirement centers and care homes.
Folks can explore features on and around the community, like Faylor Lake, Lake Augusta, local trails, Bluebird Gardens, nearby caverns, parks, the Adam T. Bower Dam, and gardens, plus easy access to healthcare such as Evangelical Community Hospital for acute care and top physicians. RiverWoods Senior Living Community brings together comfortable living, good care options, and a chance for older adults to stay engaged in a lovely, accessible place, where the mission focuses on quality of life, service, and helping everyone live their best life. There might be some server errors that keep every service or amenity from showing up online, and a few details are sometimes hard to sort through, but the campus and programs offer a lot to support seniors who want choices for living well.
