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The Riverview in St. Louis, MO

The Riverview is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Louis, MO.

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5500 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.5 from 29 reviews
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The Riverview Costs & Pricing

The Riverview offers a premium care environment, with costs reflecting its commitment to quality and service. For those seeking semi-private accommodations, the monthly cost is $4,995, which notably exceeds both the St. Louis city average of $3,994 and the broader Missouri average of $3,772. In terms of private rooms, The Riverview's rate of $5,730 aligns closely with St. Louis city at $5,727 but significantly surpasses the state average of $4,483. These figures suggest that while The Riverview may come with a higher price tag compared to local and state averages for semi-private options, it competes more directly in the private room category, indicating a focus on delivering exceptional amenities and personalized care for its residents.

Floor plansThe RiverviewSt. Louis cityMissouri
Semi-Private$4,995$3,994$3,772
Private$5,730$5,727$4,483

Overall Review of The Riverview

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Staffing and communication concerns

Residents and caregivers describe inconsistent staffing and breakdowns in communication.

Several reviews point to staffing gaps, including claims of nurses having to cover heavy patient loads and needing help with basic care tasks. Multiple people also describe communication problems, including delays, difficulty getting needs met, and situations where plans did not seem to carry through. A few reviewers connect these issues to poor coordination and leadership, while others say things improved over time after concerns were raised.

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Helpful, caring day-to-day support

Many reviewers say staff members are responsive and treat residents with care.

Positive reviews repeatedly mention caregivers and nurses being helpful, friendly, and attentive to what residents need. Families describe getting calls quickly when issues come up and staff working to help residents feel comfortable. Even when other complaints appear in the same review set, several people still single out specific nurses or caregivers as going beyond what was expected.

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Cleanliness and upkeep are mixed

Reviews vary widely on how clean and well-kept the facility feels.

Some reviewers praise cleanliness, noting residents’ rooms stay clean and cared for. Others describe a very unclean environment, including strong odors and sanitation concerns, and they report issues with hands-on care details. There are also mentions of laundry and meal coordination being handled poorly at times, which can affect day-to-day comfort.

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Hospice and longer-term support

Families describe supportive hospice care and sustained help over time.

One review specifically highlights hospice care during a transition, with family members saying the support was excellent. Other long-stay residents and families describe ongoing care over multiple years, including getting help when needed and keeping residents in good spirits. Across these accounts, people tend to focus on personal comfort and day-to-day assistance rather than programming or activities.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 11 resident community capacity 11 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Hospice Agency Hospice Agency
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lambert-St Louis International (14 miles away) Lambert-St Louis International (14 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Carondelet Park (1.3 miles)
  • Tower Grove Park (3.3 miles)
  • Willmore Park (3.3 miles)
  • Grant's Trail (3.4 miles)
  • Francis Park (3.6 miles)
  • Jefferson Barracks County Park (4 miles)
  • Lafayette Park (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Schnucks Lemay (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Alexius Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center (5.2 miles)
  • The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis (5.3 miles)
  • St Louis Children's Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Program (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Riverside Diner (1.8 miles)
  • The Civil Life Brewing Company (2.2 miles)
  • The Beerhouse (2.5 miles)
  • Friendly's Bar And Grill (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Venice Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Johns Lutheran Church (2.3 miles)
  • St Raphael the Archangel Church (3.5 miles)
  • St Ambrose Church (4 miles)
  • St Matthias Catholic Church (5.1 miles)
  • Peace Lutheran Church & Preschool (5.7 miles)
  • Old Orchard Church (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Jet Aviation (4.5 miles)
  • Amtrak (4.7 miles)
  • Zooline Railroad The Wild (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Southwest Medical Center (4.6 miles)
  • BJC Behavioral Health Service - Dinu Petru Gangure MD (5.2 miles)
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

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