Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

A family friend lived in the facility for almost 3 years during his decline with ALS, also known as Lou Gherig's disease. Our friend was immobile and confined to a recliner chair and was in his room 100% of the time. Some of the staff was consistently friendly, seemed competent, and took very good care of him. Others, especially the night crew, barely spoke English. Many appeared to be in school studying to be a CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant). While the ones that barely spoke English were often kind and caring, I was always afraid the language barrier might impact the care he was receiving when it came to dispensing meds, etc. The facility is moderate/average. It is very loud, even with the doors closed. It is older and is starting to show its age. It is kept moderately clean. I would not recommend this place for my own mother but I had no say in this place for my friend.