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Riverside Senior Life Community
1485 Butterfield Trail, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Riverside Senior Life Community Description
Riverside Senior Life Community is a large 96 bed community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Kankakee, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
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
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Riverside Senior Life Communities received high praise, being voted #1 in Senior Life Community and Assisted Living & Memory Care in Kankakee County.
- Many reviewers highlighted the compassionate staff, great care, and the variety of activities available for residents, including movies, cards, and outings.
- Several families noted improvements in their loved ones' health and well-being due to the attentive and supportive staff.
- The community was chosen by some for its convenient location, inviting atmosphere, and the size and quality of the living spaces.
- Staff are described as very nice, with the community being a great place for intergenerational interactions, such as kids reading to residents.
- It's noted as an exceptional place with employees dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of their residents.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviews mention issues with the quality of food, including instances of serving undercooked meals.
- Concerns were raised about high turnover among staff and challenges with billing and insurance.
- A detailed account describes a decline in care quality over time, including inadequate personal grooming and attention to residents' needs, leading to a family's decision to move their loved one.
- There were reports of the community not being able to adequately manage residents with certain behavioral issues related to dementia, resulting in families having to find alternative arrangements.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some families had a positive experience with the care and facilities, others experienced significant challenges, particularly with the management of more complex health and behavioral issues.
- The community was praised for its cleanliness, room sizes, and amenities, but some families faced difficulties with staff responsiveness and changes in care quality over time.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Kankakee which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 26,676 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $51,022, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 53.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 137 days of rain, 32 days of snow and 195 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.49 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Ultra Food
0.8 miles awayJewel-Osco
1.1 miles awayKroger
2.8 miles awayMeijer
3.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.3 miles awayTransportation
Kankakee
1.1 miles awayManhattan
21.0 miles awayBus Stations
Chestnut & Schulyer
1.2 miles awayAmazon Building MDW7
21.6 miles awayBanks
First Trust Bank
1.2 miles awayHomestar Bank
1.2 miles awayPeoples Bank
1.2 miles awayFederated Bank
2.1 miles awayCentrue Bank
3.0 miles awayHospitals
Riverside Medical Center
0.0 miles awayPresence Saint Mary's Hospital
0.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayJaffe Drug
1.2 miles awayJaffe Drugs
1.4 miles awayRiverview Pharmacy
2.3 miles awayDentists
Christine M. Coats, DDS
20.4 miles awayParks
Bird Park
0.2 miles awayRiverside Community Sports Park
0.3 miles awayKankakee
0.4 miles awayLaVasseur Park
0.5 miles awayAlpiner Park
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Northfield Square Mall
3.8 miles awayCulture
Majestic Theatre
1.2 miles awayRestaurants
Crazy Joe's Diner
1.3 miles awayTaco Del Norte
2.4 miles awayVip's
2.5 miles awayEl Campesino
2.6 miles awayMonical's Pizza
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of IL. It is a large-sized community with 96 total beds.Disclaimer
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