Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center receives Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center has earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification offered by the American Heart Association®, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and […]
August 8th, 2022Riverside Health & Rehab Center Expands its Advanced Pulmonary Program
Following lung surgery or a lung-related hospitalization, individuals often need additional subacute inpatient care at a skilled nursing center to help them heal so they can safely return home. The […]
September 28th, 2021Pulmonary Hypertension: A Disease Disrupting Heart and Lung Health
The term hypertension is often used to describe high blood pressure. However, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a chronic and progressive disease which describes high blood pressure in the lungs causing […]
August 24th, 2021Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, a dedicated COVID-19 Recovery Facility, successfully discharge 138 patients
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, a dedicated COVID-19 Recovery Facility, successfully discharge 138 patients Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, a dedicated COVID-19 Recovery Facility (CRF), offers a path to […]
November 20th, 2020Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center Earns 2020 Bronze National Quality Award
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2020 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
September 3rd, 2020Story of Hope & COVID-19 Recovery
A story of hope and recovery from COVID-19. When James arrived at Riverside to begin his short-term rehabilitation, he had already been hospitalized for five weeks and spent 28 days on a ventilator. Now at home, James is doing very well and walking without any assistance. He is also able to walk-up stairs and drives! “I am very thankful for the care I received at the hospital and Riverside.”
August 13th, 2020Keeping Our Residents Safe and Connected
Although significantly affected by this pandemic, the nursing home industry and our healthcare heroes remain ever vigilant, employing a number of safety measures to ensure the well-being of those in our care. Here are some of the measures our industry has taken to keep you or your loved ones safe at skilled nursing care facilities (SNF) and assisted living communities (ALF).
August 3rd, 2020Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center Designated as an Alternative COVID-19 Recovery Facility
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center will be creating a designated alternative recovery unit to assist in treating and caring for COVID-19 positive patients. The center is scheduled to begin admitting patients on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. In cooperation with the State of Connecticut and Department of Health, the center has been designated an Alternative COVID Recovery Facility to serve COVID-19 positive patients who are being released from the hospital but require continued medical care and support. As an Alternative COVID Recovery Facility, the center will have access to higher levels of care and services in order to treat residents with increased needs.
May 6th, 2020