Riverside Conval Center-Saluda is a non-profit nursing home that's been licensed by Medicare for 19 years and is certified to provide high-level, 24-hour skilled nursing care. The center offers short-term, long-term, and respite care, so it can help people recovering from illness or surgery as well as those needing permanent residence, and they have a dedicated administration team and medical directors who make sure things run smoothly and the care stays consistent. Residents can get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and moving around, with nurses on the floor 12 to 16 hours a day and a 24-hour call system for emergencies or extra help. The center has 60 furnished rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable, Wi-Fi, and small kitchenettes. Meal services include regular and restaurant-style dining, and staff can prepare special meals for diabetes and other dietary needs.
The facility is set up to feel safe, comfortable, and quiet, focusing on recovery and health, and it's got a solid reputation for good care, as seen in their B-grade long-term care quality and their A+ inspection score, with no reported deficiencies or penalties. Their skilled staff give physical, occupational, and speech therapies, manage wounds, help with mobility, and address mental health, including depression and anxiety, and they keep hospital visit rates low and have a high rate of meeting vaccine requirements, with more than 95% of residents getting flu and pneumonia shots. The building features a dining room, garden, beauty salon, computer, library, wellness center, fitness rooms and programs, arts and movie rooms, game room, outdoor areas, and transportation options for both medical and regular outings, as well as housekeeping, laundry, and linen help. There are mental wellness programs and regular activities, both community-run and resident-led, so there's always something happening for those who want to join in.
Riverside Conval Center-Saluda focuses on giving personalized care, and it works hard to keep residents as independent and comfortable as possible, aiming to get folks back to their routines when they're able. Rehabilitation, medication management, and meal planning are tailored to individual needs, and specialized post-acute care, therapy, pharmacy, and nutritional counseling are all part of what they do. The center offers several resources for families and staff, such as caregiver training and certification in areas like Dementia and Alzheimer's, CNA training, and more, with job application services and employment support for those working in care. The rates for resident falls, UTIs, and pressure ulcers are low, while rates of anti-psychotic and anti-anxiety medication use are closely tracked, and the staff does a good job watching for changes in residents' needs over time. Financially, the center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and they have guides to help families and caregivers understand costs and options when searching for senior care.
