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Riverwood Senior Living in Rome, GA

Riverwood Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Rome, GA.

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511 West 10Th Street, Rome, GA 30165

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4.9 from 117 reviews
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Overall Review of Riverwood Senior Living

common 48 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, attentive, and responsive.

A large share of reviewers say the staff is friendly and caring, with many calling out how attentive employees are to individual needs. Several mention quick responses to needs and strong communication with families. In memory care situations, reviewers also describe staff and nursing teams staying on top of what was happening and coordinating next steps.

common 41 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept rooms and building

Many reviews emphasize that the facility is consistently clean and well maintained.

Multiple reviewers highlight cleanliness and organization, describing the building as neat, clean, and easy to feel comfortable in. Visitors also comment on the facility being clean and quiet during visits. Some reviewers connect that upkeep to pride in the environment and a generally well-run day-to-day operation.

common 16 reviews mention this

Food quality and dining experience

Dining receives frequent praise, and special diets are supported.

Several reviewers mention good food and that residents enjoy meals. A number of comments also tie the dining experience to the overall comfort of the community. On the services side, the community offers meal support for special dietary needs such as diabetic and other restricted diets.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities and events for residents

Reviews frequently mention activities, events, and resident engagement.

Many reviewers describe a lively routine with scheduled activities, community events, and day trips. Some specifically mention entertainment and opportunities for socializing, while others highlight time for family celebrations. One negative review complains that activities shown in the schedule were not happening, which contrasts with the broader pattern of residents and families describing activities as a positive part of daily life.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Care includes medication and memory programming

Memory care programming and medication management are part of the care approach residents notice.

Reviewers who used memory care describe staff working closely with residents and families, including detailed support during transitions and illness. Others mention medical follow-through where nursing staff evaluated a situation, coordinated decisions, and kept family members informed. The community’s care services also include medication management, diabetes-related diet support, and specialized memory care programming.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Transportation and scheduling follow-through

A minority of reviews raise concerns about promised transportation and activity scheduling.

One reviewer says transportation to doctor appointments was scheduled but not followed through, and they also report the activity schedule didn’t match what actually occurred. Another reviewer notes difficulty with attentiveness during a visit. While most reviews emphasize responsiveness and reliable day-to-day care, these comments point to gaps for some families.

common 8 reviews mention this

Nearby everyday conveniences are close

Common nearby destinations are within about a mile.

Several nearby services and everyday destinations are very close by, including healthcare providers, pharmacies, and local dining. That includes a physician option around 0.1 miles away and multiple restaurants and pharmacy stops within about half a mile to under a mile.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Valley Healthcare (0.1 miles)
  • Davidson Eye Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Reddy Shalini, MD (0.2 miles)
  • Smith Robert, MD (0.2 miles)
  • Dr Raymond C McKoy DO, PC (0.2 miles)
  • Rome Radiology Group PA (0.2 miles)
  • Floyd Primary Care (0.3 miles)

Parks

  • Upper Avenue A Historic District (0.1 miles)
  • Ridge Ferry Park (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Avery Drugs (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • First Care Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Ward's Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Rome Community Pharmacy (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (0.2 miles)
  • O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar (0.2 miles)
  • Cook Out (0.3 miles)
  • Chicken Salad Chick (0.3 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Fifth Avenue Baptist Church (0.3 miles)
  • St James Ame Zion Church (0.3 miles)
  • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
  • South Broad United Methodist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Christ Temple Holiness Church (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Harbin Clinic Orthopaedic Imaging (0.3 miles)
  • Floyd Medical Center Rehabilitation Services (0.3 miles)
  • Specialty Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Rome (0.3 miles)
  • Redmond Regional Cardiac Cath Lab (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Swift & Finch Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
  • Lumina Coffee (1.4 miles)

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