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RiverWoods Senior Living Community in Lewisburg, PA

RiverWoods Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Lewisburg, PA.

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RiverWoods Senior Living Community in Lewisburg, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy and elegantly decorated bedroom featuring a large bed with white linens, bedside tables with lamps, patterned curtains, and a wooden accent chair.

  • Outdoors

    Two people walking in a lush green park under the shade of large trees.

  • Decor

    A cozy home office with a desk, chairs, and various decorations.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with floral-patterned furniture and natural light.

  • Building

    A historic cinema theater with an illuminated marquee on a sunny street.

  • Architecture

    A historic building stands on a street corner under a partly cloudy sky, with autumn trees nearby.

  • Trees

    A view of a residential apartment building surrounded by greenery and trees.

  • Dining

    A cozy living and dining area with floral patterned sofas, a wooden dining table, and framed artwork on the walls.

  • Landscaping

    A single-story residential house with a well-maintained lawn and a two-car garage under a cloudy sky.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinetry opens up to a spacious living area.

  • Garden

    A charming front yard with vibrant flowers and a patriotic flag.

  • Outdoor

    A couple walking together on a pathway through a lush green park.

  • Appliances

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a clean countertop, featuring appliances and a fruit basket.

  • Tree

    A suburban house with a grassy yard and a large tree in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

15 RidgeCrest Circle, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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

3.9 from 101 reviews
5 stars
61
4 stars
14
3 stars
2
2 stars
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1 stars
19

Overall Review of RiverWoods Senior Living Community

common 28 reviews mention this

Caring staff is a main theme

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind and attentive.

Many reviews say the staff treats residents with respect and dignity, including nurses, aides, and dining team members. Several people also mention day-to-day responsiveness—getting service quickly and taking good care during rehab, personal care, and memory care. A smaller set of reviews criticize staff behavior, including instances of missed care expectations and communication problems, but even those notes often distinguish some individuals as helpful.

common 22 reviews mention this

Dining gets both praise and pushback

Dining is a frequent point of feedback from families and residents.

On the positive side, multiple reviews call out the food as great or excellent and describe a restaurant-style meal experience. Others focus on menu variety and comfort with special diets and daily medication and meal routines. On the negative side, several reviews complain about food quality, dining room experience, and value, saying dining has worsened over time.

  • A cozy living and dining area with floral patterned sofas, a wooden dining table, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • A beautifully presented gourmet dish featuring spiralized garnish atop a main component, with sliced watermelon radish and artistic sauce drizzle on a wooden platter.
  • A beautifully presented seared tuna sashimi topped with crispy garnish on a wooden plate.
common 18 reviews mention this

Activities and wellness keep people engaged

Residents mention regular activities and wellness programs.

A number of reviews highlight an active calendar, including fitness programs, crafts, games, educational speakers, and scheduled daily activities. Some also describe brain health sessions and wellness programming tied to individual needs, and a few mention participation opportunities that help residents stay busy. Even reviewers who were less enthusiastic about other parts of the experience generally still acknowledge there are activities offered on-campus.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Care depends on the situation

Care experiences vary, with some residents reporting serious lapses.

A set of reviews describes strong nursing and therapy support, including help with activities of daily living and overall confidence in care. Other reviews report gaps that include being left unattended, problems reaching help, and shortfalls after therapy with the expectation of needing constant caregiving. Several comments also point to staffing being overworked and management not responding quickly when concerns arise.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Pricing and value are questioned

Multiple reviews raise concerns about cost and value.

Some reviewers say the community is expensive and that they did not feel they were getting their money’s worth, including complaints about rent increases and reduced perks. Others describe billing or move-out process frustrations, such as continued withdrawals after moving out and difficulty getting callbacks. Still, a few families say they found the cost reasonable for the care level they needed, which suggests value perception depends on expectations and service received.

common 10 reviews mention this

Community is described as clean

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and well kept.

Several reviews say the environment looks clean, well maintained, and comfortable, including observations during visits and tours. Others add that the campus is kept up with landscaping and maintained grounds. A smaller number of reviews contradict this, describing unpleasant odors, unclean conditions, or neglect in specific areas like dining floors, so cleanliness feedback is not completely uniform.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 226 resident community capacity 226 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • 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 & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.2 miles)
  • Subway (0.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.8 miles)
  • May's Drive In (0.9 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Evangelical Community Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Evangelical Community Hospital (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Home Care Products & Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Lewisburg Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.4 miles)
  • Amami Kitchen & Espresso Bar (1.1 miles)
  • Terrace Room ELC (1.5 miles)
  • Wagging Tail (8.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Lewisburg Gynecology & Obstetrics, PC (0.2 miles)
  • Evangelical Family Medicine (0.3 miles)
  • Evangelical Neurosurgical (0.3 miles)
  • Evangelical Ambulatory Surgical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Lewisburg Plastic Surgery (0.3 miles)
  • Lewisburg Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Central Susquehanna Surgical Specialists (0.4 miles)

Parks

  • Hufnagle Park (1.2 miles)
  • Kidsburg (1.2 miles)
  • Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority (1.7 miles)
  • Milton State Park (3 miles)
  • Howling Hollow Dog Park (7 miles)
  • Watsontown Park (7.2 miles)
  • Shikellamy State Park (8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Lutheran Church (2.1 miles)
  • Believers Bookshelf (9.2 miles)
  • Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church (9.4 miles)

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