Riverside Village in Elkhart, Indiana offers short-term rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care services. The community is staffed by caring professionals including doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers and other service providers committed to helping residents maintain independence and quality of life.
Short-term rehabilitation at Riverside Village is designed for those recovering from stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery and other debilitating conditions. The program includes physical, occupational and speech/language therapies tailored to individual needs, with services such as wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, strength-building wellness programs and aerobic conditioning. The community's Road to Recovery program brings together the interdisciplinary team, patient and family within 72 hours of admission to establish discharge goals and map out recovery plans.
The memory care program serves individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss through a structured, research-based, person-centered approach. Daily activities are designed to sustain independence and promote wellness, focusing on maintaining a secure environment where residents have a sense of belonging and meaning. Long-term care is available for those who struggle with daily tasks and can no longer be cared for at home, provided by licensed nurses and specially-trained health care aides in home-like, cheerful and secure settings.
Respite care services allow family caregivers temporary relief from their responsibilities, accommodating short-term stays that can be extended if needed. Hospice and palliative care services provide comfort, pain management and support for those facing terminal illness, with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors and volunteers addressing the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families.
The community accepts multiple payment options including Medicaid for qualified applicants, with Medicaid specialists available to assist families through the application process.
