Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Warwick Forest in Newport News, Virginia provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, memory support, and end-of-life care in a residential setting. The community serves those recovering from hospital stays, typically requiring 7 to 14 days of therapy and nursing, as well as individuals needing 24-hour nursing care and specialized services.
The community features a dedicated memory care neighborhood called The Piedmont, designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders. Staff members trained in memory care provide therapeutic programming and support. The facility offers the nationally-acclaimed Music & Memory program, which creates personalized music playlists to enhance connections and memories for residents living with dementia.
Palliative and end-of-life care services are available throughout the community, with compassionate staff trained to support families during this difficult time while providing comfort and quality care. The community also offers respite care as a short-stay program in which loved ones can receive personal and medical care while primary caregivers take a break.
Dining is a notable feature with a Neighborhood Dining option offering made-to-order specials prepared daily in cafes and dining rooms throughout the community. Residents can choose from the day's specials or request household favorites such as grilled cheese, hamburgers, fresh salads, and sandwiches.
Care is provided by a family of staff members including nurses, direct caregivers, housekeepers, and maintenance personnel. The community's goal is to help residents maintain their highest possible level of independence while providing comprehensive support in a residential home environment.