Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to offering highly specialized rehabilitation and skilled nursing services within a caring and comfortable environment. With a mission to provide the highest quality of medical care and rehabilitative services, Riverbend focuses equally on the well-being and individualized needs of every resident. Since opening its doors in 1999, the center has been serving the community of Plaquemines Parish and is centrally located in the heart of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The commitment to extending excellent customer service is apparent in the welcoming atmosphere where residents are made to feel at home.
The center’s team of skilled nursing and rehabilitation professionals ensures that every patient receives physician-prescribed medical interventions suited for a wide array of complex medical conditions. Whether individuals require short-term transitional care following surgery, illness, or injury, or are seeking long-term placement for ongoing support and enhanced quality of life, Riverbend’s knowledgeable staff is ready to assist. Transitional care at Riverbend focuses on rehabilitating patients so they can regain independence and smoothly return home, while the center's long-term care services are designed to uphold dignity, comfort, and a sense of belonging for permanent residents.
Central to the rehabilitation process at Riverbend is a dedicated environment that thoughtfully replicates familiar activities of daily living, allowing patients to comfortably transition back to their regular routines. The well-equipped rehab gyms feature state-of-the-art equipment, enabling patients to participate in traditional rehabilitation routines while simulating real-life tasks. Therapy services are offered up to six days per week, maximizing the frequency of daily treatment sessions and supporting faster recoveries.
Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center also places a strong emphasis on family involvement. The center recognizes the importance of emotional support and encourages families to participate in various aspects of care, including family training, educational sessions, conferences, and discharge planning. This partnership is considered an integral piece in achieving successful outcomes and ensuring that patients receive both the clinical interventions and the encouragement needed for optimal recovery.
Residents and their loved ones can count on a wide range of skilled nursing services and clinically proven therapy programs aimed at recovery from common surgeries, procedures, and illnesses. For many at Riverbend, the center becomes an extension of their home, supported by staff who are dedicated to their comfort and well-being. Every effort is made to foster an environment where compassionate care, professional expertise, and the comforts of home blend seamlessly, allowing residents to focus on healing and quality of life.