Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center is a care facility for the elderly. This facility is located in East Hartford, Connecticut. If your loved one is interested in staying in a Hartford County care center, you might consider Riverside. However, there are several factors to consider before deciding on this facility or any other. For example, your family should consider any violations that the facility has committed which could indicate neglect or abuse happening in the home. On this page, I will discuss a violation that Riverside recently had, as well as some of the pros of this facility.
Riverside Violation
In 2018, Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center received a fine for a violation. In 2018, a resident with depression and dementia was admitted to the facility. In 2018, the resident ingested Peri-wash. Even though the staff reported the incident, there is no documentation of first aide measures that may have been taken, or monitoring of the resident after they ingested the chemical.
Because of the missing documentation, the facility was fined $860.
About Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center
Despite their violation, the Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center do provide many services for the elderly. The facility offers both short term rehabilitative care and long term care. They offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for residents. Additional medical services include:
- Pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Cardiac recovery.
- Heart failure services.
- Stroke rehabilitation.
- Amputee rehabilitation.
- Wound management.
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center also offers a “We Care Family Communication Plan” to help residents and families keep in touch and stay up-to-date on resident issues or needs.
Choosing a Facility
Considering both the pros and cons of each care facility can help you make an educated choice when it comes to picking a nursing home for a loved one. If you still need more information, feel free to contact our office. We are happy to answer your questions and help your family find the right fit when it comes to a Hartford County nursing home.
