Riverside Health & Rehabilitat in East Hartford, CT

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  • Interior

    A spacious lobby area with large windows, natural lighting, and comfortable seating arrangements.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a floral arrangement, sofa, and warm lighting.

  • Building

    An exterior view of an apartment building with a well-maintained lawn and flower arrangements near the entrance.

  • Bedroom

    A tidy and well-lit hospital room with a bed, chair, and plants near the window.

  • Windows

    An elegant dining room with round tables covered in maroon tablecloths, set for a meal.

  • Entrance

    The entrance to the Riverside Convention Center adorned with colorful flower pots.

  • Healthcare

    An interior view of a modern clinic with medical equipment and chairs.

Riverside Health & Rehabilitat in East Hartford, CT

Riverside Health & Rehabilitat is a nursing home community in East Hartford, CT.

Information last verified:

745 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108

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

4.6 from 126 reviews
5 stars
100
4 stars
16
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 stars
7

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Overall Review of Riverside Health & Rehabilitat

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive and quick to help.

Many reviewers say staff members are easy to reach and provide hands-on support when help is needed. A few mention specific roles such as nurses, CNAs, patient liaisons, and social work, describing frequent check-ins and support with comfort, communication, and discharge needs. One negative review says response times were slow and call lights could go unanswered, but even that review acknowledges there were some compassionate people. Several others contrast the experience with prior rehab stays by saying this team felt more supportive and present.

common 11 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep are frequent

A large share of reviews mention the facility is clean and well kept.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as spotless, clean-smelling, and maintained, including rooms and common areas. A few add that cleanliness and respectful care go together, noting residents and visitors felt comfortable in the environment. There are also isolated complaints, including one about an extremely bad smell and another alleging poor cleanliness overall. Still, the overall review pattern leans strongly toward cleanliness being noticeable to families.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is described positively

Residents describe physical and occupational therapy that helped them improve movement and strength.

Several reviewers say therapy was a key part of their recovery and helped them regain abilities they struggled with at admission. Reviews reference both improving mobility and getting residents up and moving, and one long-form review credits the therapy team with strengthening and daily-function progress. A few reviews also mention therapy experiences as mixed or not meeting expectations, including concerns about stopping therapy or disappointing outcomes. Even with that variation, the recurring theme is that therapy work mattered to many families.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed point

Dining reviews are mixed, with both compliments and complaints about food quality.

Some reviewers say the food was good or even phenomenal, and a few mention being able to get meal options that matched dietary needs. Others describe meals as inconsistent, including complaints about being too gassy, unappetizing, or generally poor. One reviewer also questioned medication timing alongside dining, which adds to the impression that mealtime experiences can vary. Because residents and families mention both positive and negative food experiences, dining comes through as a “mixed” day-to-day topic.

common 3 reviews mention this

Support groups and social work help

Reviews mention structured support and activity involvement beyond therapy.

At least a few reviewers specifically mention attending an Alzheimer support group in a recreation room and describe it as friendly and knowledgeable. Several also credit social work or patient liaison staff with helping families navigate resources, communication, and the admission or recovery process. Other reviews reference staying engaged through activities, visiting routines, and resident involvement. Overall, non-therapy support shows up as part of the experience for some families.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 345 resident community capacity 345 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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

  • Bradley International (12 miles away) Bradley International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

This part of East Hartford, Connecticut offers a convenient location with easy access to several pharmacies, transportation options, restaurants, cafes, parks, physicians, hospitals, and places of worship. The area is well-served by multiple CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens locations for any medication needs. There are also various dining options ranging from casual fast food to upscale restaurants like The Capital Grille. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area and Bushnell Park. Medical services are readily available with several physician offices and hospitals within a short distance. Additionally, there are places of worship for various faiths in the vicinity. Overall, this neighborhood provides a range of amenities and services that could cater to a senior living lifestyle.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Pratt & Whitney (1.2 miles)
  • Union Station (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Red Rock Tavern (2.2 miles)
  • El Mercado (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Max Fish (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Blue State Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Rebel Dog Coffee Co. EAST HARTFORD (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area (1.7 miles)
  • Bushnell Park (1.7 miles)
  • Elizabeth Park (3.8 miles)
  • Wolcott Park (5.4 miles)
  • Fernridge Park (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, PC (2 miles)
  • Hartford Orthopedic Surgeons (2.7 miles)
  • Woodland Anesthesiology Associates PC (2.8 miles)
  • Woodland Women's Health Associates (2.9 miles)
  • Medical Oncology and Blood Disorders (2.9 miles)
  • SHE Medical (3.1 miles)
  • Somerset Pediatrics (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Infectious Disease Division (2 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses (3.2 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (4.5 miles)
  • Universalist Church of West Hartford (4.9 miles)
  • Emanuel Synagogue (5.1 miles)

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