River's Edge

River's Edge sits on seven acres with a private lake, a fountain, and plenty of landscaped courtyards where seniors walk along paved trails or stop to watch the ducks, and you can tell the community feels peaceful with its mix of shaded outdoor seating, a serene pond, and nearby walking and biking trails all along the American River, plus the place stays close to shopping spots like Arden Fair Mall and walking destinations like Paradise Beach. People bringing their own pets can find pet-friendly accommodations here, with private studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments-each having cable readiness, Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, safety grab bars, and its own patio or balcony, so folks settle in how they like, and the property offers housekeeping and laundry, too.

There's Independent Living for seniors who still like to keep busy and take part in social activities, fitness classes, educational programs, and communal dining-breakfast is included daily, and residents pick lunch or dinner, with weekly housekeeping, linen laundry, group transportation, 24-hour emergency call systems, plus utilities like water and trash covered. Assisted Living supports people who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication, and you'll find restaurant-style dining, weekly cleaning, linen laundry, and all utilities except phone and cable TV, with a licensed nurse on staff and wellness planning. Memory Care is for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and that section's secured for safety, with three family-style meals each day, supervised walking paths inside and out, regular housekeeping and laundry, medication management, a nurse, and staff available round the clock through an emergency call system.

Each part of River's Edge has activity spaces and communal rooms: the theater room, a media/TV lounge, card and game rooms for bridge or pinochle, and a library. Fitness options include a fully-equipped center with ZEST™ exercise classes, walking paths, and group programs for staying active. For those who want creative time, there's an art and crafting room, and folks often gather for music or social programs around the baby grand piano in the lobby, or in the various gathering areas meant to encourage friendly conversations and small events. You can grab essentials onsite at the market, get your hair done at the beauty salon or barber, and use the high-speed internet lounge for keeping in touch.

Dining takes place in both indoor rooms and outdoor patios with views of the lake, and meals made by chefs rely on quality ingredients with options for guests with dietary needs, including pureed, low/no sodium, and gluten-free choices. The community allows for veterans' resources and has an award-winning record for cleanliness, friendly staff, and strong resident engagement, with recent nods like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star. River's Edge holds CARF accreditation, which means someone checked its services against high standards for care.

Seniors can move in and keep things just the way they want in their units, and new residents sometimes save up to $1,000 a month on select apartments. There are also home care services available by trained aides, for those who want help while still living at home, and care options range from high-acuity and incontinence care to medication reminders, diabetic support, and non-ambulatory assistance. The whole setup tries to make sure every level of need's covered-from active independent folks and those who want extra safety, to people living with memory loss-without feeling too busy, so everyone finds their own routine and pace.