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River Run Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Kingston, PA

River Run Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Kingston, PA.

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615 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704

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4.5 from 66 reviews
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Overall Review of River Run Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

common 10 reviews mention this

Therapy is a major driver

Physical and occupational therapy is repeatedly described as effective.

Many residents and visitors point to therapy as the reason they improved and were able to return home. Several reviews describe PT and OT teams that were encouraging, helped with mobility goals, and followed through on rehab. A couple of comments also connect therapy progress to day-to-day confidence after the program.

common 25 reviews mention this

Compassionate, helpful staff stands out

Staff warmth and helpfulness come through across many visits.

Across reviews, residents and family members describe staff as friendly, supportive, and attentive to questions and concerns. Multiple comments mention nurses, aides, social work, and therapists communicating clearly and treating people with respect. A recurring thread is that staff members take time to support both patients and families during rehab.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mostly praised

Residents and visitors frequently mention a clean, maintained facility.

Several reviews highlight cleanliness in rooms and throughout the building, including comments about the facility being cleaned and hygiene being handled well. Some families describe clean rooms during visits, and one review specifically mentions a clean, hospitable atmosphere. One review reports an odor concern on a specific floor, which is the main cleanliness-related drawback.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food reviews range from acceptable to strongly negative.

Some residents describe the food positively and mention enjoying meals, with one person calling out a favorite food provided weekly. Other reviews rate meals lower or say the food was disappointing. A couple of negative reviews describe food as unpleasant, making dining one of the more polarizing day-to-day experiences in the comments.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing and call responsiveness vary

Some reviews describe missed calls and understaffing issues.

While many reviews are positive about staff support, a smaller set points to problems when families tried to reach nurses or aides. Comments include not getting answers during a shift, call lights not being addressed, and delayed response to a bell. One review also describes overall understaffing, which helps explain why responsiveness shows up as a concern for some families.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities add structure and engagement

Residents are described as having regular activities to participate in.

Reviews mention ongoing community activities, including resident participation and organized engagement. One comment highlights the activity director going out of her way, and another describes staff welcoming visitors and volunteers through seasonal events. Together, these reviews portray activities as a meaningful part of the daily experience.

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

  • 134 resident community capacity 134 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

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 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

Hospitals

  • First Hospital Wyoming Vly Nesbitt Memorl Health Center (0.1 miles)
  • First Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • NEPA Breastfeeding Center (0.8 miles)
  • Center For Same Day Surgery (1.3 miles)
  • General Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Wyoming Valley Health Care (2 miles)
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • KFC (0.2 miles)
  • Theos Metro (0.3 miles)
  • Keeley's Ale House & Grill (0.4 miles)
  • Rush Inn (0.7 miles)
  • Sweet Treet (0.7 miles)
  • Pierce Street Deli (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Cooks Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Pierce Drugs (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Hope Center Of Wyoming Valley (1.1 miles)
  • Advanced Pharmacy Services (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Susan F Sordoni MD PC (0.5 miles)
  • Azra M Sehic (0.7 miles)
  • Clerico Dean M MD (0.7 miles)
  • Greenwald Carol S MS Ncc Lpc (0.7 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Consultants (0.7 miles)
  • Family Vision Care of Kingston (0.7 miles)
  • Lackawanna Valley Dermatology (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Luzerne United Methodist Church (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Mattern's Floral and Furnishings (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Bistro On Hudson (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)

Parks

  • Kirby Park (1.4 miles)
  • Luzerne County Recreational Complex (1.8 miles)
  • Barney Farms Park (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (1.9 miles)

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