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River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1555 East End Boulevard Plains Twp, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(570) 826-1011

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,853

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,817
  • Average State Price: $7,439
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Description

    River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.0 miles outside the town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7 out of 10 making it the 12th highest rated community in the city out of 17 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.8
    River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 60 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 12 out of 17 communities in Wilkes-Barre
  • Ranking in State: 1088 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praise the staff for being amazing, kind, and caring, treating residents with dignity and respect.
    • The therapy department received high marks for excellence.
    • Several families noted the facility as the best place for rehab and hospice care, highlighting the wonderful care provided by aides, nurses, and doctors.
    • The facility is described as very clean, modern, and almost hotel-like, with positive changes and excellent cleanliness noted by a new employee.
    • Interview and onboarding processes are smooth, with a focus on work-life balance and an atmosphere that is warm and professional.
    • Visiting the facility is highlighted as a high point, with courteous and helpful interactions.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews express concerns about neglect, including a resident returning home with unexplained bruises and another case where a resident's death raised suspicions.
    • Criticisms include the facility not being up to code, lacking medical equipment, and staff being described as lazy.
    • There are complaints about cleanliness and allegations of a racist and sexist environment.
    • Disappointment was expressed regarding the benefits package, specifically the lack of coverage for necessary medical procedures.
    • One reviewer strongly advises against the facility, describing a heartbreaking experience and suggesting that it is only suitable for long-term care without plans for returning home.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many reviews highlight the professionalism and care of the staff, others point to issues with certain staff members being cold-hearted and neglectful.
    • The facility's environment and care quality seem to vary significantly between reviews, with some describing it as a positive, caring place and others as neglectful and poorly managed.


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    Health

    Short-Term Rehabilitation

    24-Hour Care by Specially Selected and Trained Caregivers

    Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies

    Specialty Care for patients recovering from stroke, heart attack, neurological changes or other illnesses, injuries or disabilities

    Wound Care Management

    Orthopedic Care


    Services

    Personal Assistance

    Medical Services


    Activities

    Family Support and Education

    Art

    Wii

    Spiritual Programs

    Social Services

    A Variety of Activities


    Community Amenities

    Secure Living Space

    Outdoor Space


    Room Amenities

    Cable TV

    Wi-Fi


    Dining

    Dining Programs to Encourage Proper Nutrition

    Nutritional Services


    Pet

    Pet Therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 180
    Total current residents: 136
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 25
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $9169


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 C Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 C Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 C Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-09-13 2022-09-28 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-10-20 2021-11-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-10-20 2021-11-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2020-12-15 2020-12-23 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2020-12-15 2020-12-23 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2020-12-15 2020-12-23 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2020-12-15 2020-12-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-12-15 2020-12-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-12-15 2020-12-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-10-21 $7,525
    2022-01-17 $658
    2022-01-24 $987

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Wilkes-Barre which is 3.0 miles away and has a population of 40,780 (mid sized town).
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 51.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 160 days of rain, 44 days of snow and 160 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Schiel's Family Market
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.9 miles away
    Price Chopper
    1.9 miles away
    Wegmans
    2.1 miles away
    India Bazar
    2.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
    3.2 miles away
    Nanticoke Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
    5.8 miles away
    FlixBus Scranton
    13.2 miles away

    Banks

    FNCB Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Citizen's Bank
    1.7 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.8 miles away
    Vantage Trust Federal Credit Union
    2.1 miles away
    First National Bank
    2.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    2.3 miles away
    First Hospital
    3.7 miles away
    Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
    4.4 miles away
    Mercy Special Care Hospital
    10.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Sheehan's
    2.2 miles away
    APS Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.8 miles away
    Pierce Drugs
    3.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    0.9 miles away
    Smiles 4 Keeps Pediatric Dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    Dental Office
    1.8 miles away
    John P. Andrews
    1.8 miles away
    John R. Spagnuolo, DMD
    2.5 miles away

    Parks

    Seven Tubs and Deep Hollow Tracts
    0.1 miles away
    Pinchot State Forest
    0.1 miles away
    Seven Tubs Recreation Area
    0.2 miles away
    Mountain Park
    0.4 miles away
    Parsons Park
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Wyoming Valley Mall
    1.1 miles away
    Wyoming Valley Mall Food Court
    1.1 miles away
    Birney Mall
    10.8 miles away
    The Marketplace at Steamtown
    13.7 miles away
    Viewmont Mall
    16.9 miles away

    Culture

    Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre
    2.2 miles away
    Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
    2.3 miles away
    Art 'n Vino
    2.4 miles away
    F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
    3.0 miles away
    Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
    3.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Buffalo Wild Wings
    0.8 miles away
    CoreLife Eatery
    0.9 miles away
    TGI Friday's
    0.9 miles away
    Outback Steakhouse
    0.9 miles away
    LongHorn Steakhouse
    0.9 miles away

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