Overall Review of Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
caveat16 reviews mention this
Care gaps and unsafe neglect concerns
Many residents and families report neglect and breakdowns in basic care.
A recurring concern in the reviews is that residents did not receive timely help, with accounts of long waits for assistance and missed follow-ups. Several reviewers describe serious safety problems, including episodes involving inadequate supervision and injuries. While a smaller set of reviews describe attentive day-to-day support and feeling safe, the overall pattern for this theme stays heavily negative.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Diet and meal service complaints
Diet and meal service are repeatedly criticized for not matching needs.
Some reviews say specialized dietary requirements were not honored, including accounts of not receiving the promised diet and meals arriving late. Other reviewers describe hunger or inadequate portions, alongside meals described as cold or burnt. At the same time, one resident says food is “ok†on some days and that their portions seem sufficient, including weight gain.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odor described both ways
Reviews describe cleanliness inconsistently, from dirty rooms to a clean first impression.
Several reviews criticize the environment, mentioning filthy rooms, poor cleaning, and an unpleasant odor. Others echo concerns about residents not being changed in a timely manner. In contrast, at least a couple of reviews describe a clean and bright space and overall cleanliness on first impression, and one resident mentions having a supportive team around them.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Medication and therapy follow-through
Some reviewers raise concerns about medication handling and related services.
A few reviews describe medication problems, including delays in getting meds and accounts of important antibiotics not being provided as expected. Others mention that promised at-home supports such as help and therapy were not delivered, leading to emergency-level complications. One resident review is more reassuring about being supported by staff when something serious comes up.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities and generally kind staff
Several reviews highlight friendly staff and supportive activities.
Alongside the negative stories, multiple reviewers say they experienced kind, attentive service, including praise for the activities director. One resident describes having good staff members who respond to their needs most of the time and says they feel safe. There are also short, positive reviews about the experience overall, including one that says the staff seemed informed and the residence was clean and bright.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
180 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
James M Cox Dayton International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Deweese Park (0.6 miles)
Kettering Field (2.2 miles)
RiverScape MetroPark (3.1 miles)
Physicians
Good Samaritan Medical Imaging (0.7 miles)
Dayton Heart Center (0.7 miles)
Schear Family Practice Network (2.2 miles)
Dayton Eye Associates (2.4 miles)
Primed Physicians (2.8 miles)
Richard Allen Turner, MD (3.1 miles)
Adam Jeffery S MD (3.2 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Khn Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Rite Aid (4 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
Walgreens (4.6 miles)
Hospitals
Miami Valley Hospital (1.4 miles)
Miami Valley Hospital (2.5 miles)
Grandview Medical Center (2.6 miles)
Dayton Children's (3.1 miles)
Premier Health Partners (3.3 miles)
Miami Valley Hospital Inpatient Rehab Unit (4.3 miles)
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Living Room and Television
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Outdoor, Parking, Urban, and Apartment Complex
Lobby
Exercise Equipment, Gym, Fitness, and Workspace
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Reception
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Coffee Station
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