River Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville, TX

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River Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville, TX

River Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Gainesville, TX.

Information last verified:

1907 Refinery Road, Gainesville, TX 76240

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

4 from 29 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of River Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 14 reviews mention this

Compassionate, responsive staff stands out

Staff members are frequently described as caring, compassionate, and eager to help.

Many residents and family members highlight the staff as friendly and compassionate, with repeated mentions of responsiveness and support. Several reviews describe leadership that stays available with updates and answers questions. Even when one reviewer mentions the facility being short-handed at times, they still describe staff working hard to provide proper care.

common 5 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and rehab care

Reviews describe hands-on skilled nursing and rehab care.

Multiple reviews speak directly to the level of care provided, including rehab-focused support and attention to residents’ recovery. Families also describe professional healthcare providers and communication during care, including virtual communication during visitation restrictions. One review also mentions the facility being short-handed since COVID but still emphasizes efforts to make sure patients receive proper care.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food gets consistent praise

Residents frequently mention the meals as a standout part of daily life.

A couple of reviews mention the food positively, describing it as consistently good and with a pleasing smell. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and meals designed around special dietary needs.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities feel plentiful and fun

Activities are described as varied and engaging for residents.

Residents and family members mention community activities as plentiful, varied, and enjoyable. One review describes a carnival-style event where residents were smiling and talking about the day. Another emphasizes that residents have regular opportunities to stay engaged through scheduled activities and outings.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some families report serious neglect

Some reviews include severe concerns about the quality of care.

While many reviews are positive, a few describe experiences they characterize as neglect or lack of adequate care. Those negative reviews specifically mention outcomes such as bed sores and starvation, and they also describe breakdowns in basic care tasks. Another critical review also alleges residents were left in unacceptable conditions and urges families not to send loved ones.

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

  • 116 resident community capacity 116 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

  • 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Whataburger (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • Rümpy's Little German Backerei & Deli (1 miles)
  • Subway (1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.2 miles)
  • El Tapatio (1.3 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • North Texas Vision Center (0.4 miles)
  • Richard W Jolly (0.4 miles)
  • North Texas Vision Center PA (0.8 miles)
  • Mark R Klein (1.1 miles)
  • NTMC Pediatrics (1.5 miles)
  • Cooke County Medical Center (1.5 miles)
  • Gainesville Eye Care (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • North Texas Medical Center (0.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Open Arms Christian Church (0.6 miles)
  • Church of God of Gainesville, T (0.6 miles)
  • Family Life Church (1.1 miles)
  • Old Mount Olive Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (1.5 miles)
  • St Pauls Episcopal Church (1.6 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Hometown Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Hometown Pharmacy & Hometown Medical Equipment (1.5 miles)
  • Plaza Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • SNI Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Thackerville Pharmacy (7.3 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (7.3 miles)

Parks

  • Pecan Creek Park (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Limo Joe's Casino Shuttle (2.4 miles)
  • Zodiac Aerospace (2.9 miles)
  • Travis Airport Marietta (17.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Duffy's Burgers and Bait (8.3 miles)

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