River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sits in Del Norte, Colorado, and goes about its business as a non-profit nursing home. The building has had some recent renovations to make things more comfortable for the people living there, and when you visit, you'll notice it's not flashy but does feel welcoming with nice mountain views and some outdoor spaces you can sit and enjoy. The center serves people who need different kinds of care, so there are options for folks who need skilled nursing, long-term help, memory care, or even just some rehab after surgery before heading home again. They've got programs for people recovering from things like heart trouble or broken bones, and you'll find a team there for specialized therapy-wound healing, pain management, diabetes checks, and things like that-with therapy and rehab services running every day of the week using updated equipment. The staff includes registered nurses around the clock, and they try to give each person the attention and care that fits them best, and they meet federal staffing rules, which means residents there should get at least 3.45 hours of nursing care each day-2.45 hours from aides and at least .55 from a registered nurse-since they're working to meet stricter government guidelines that are being phased in over a few years. River Valley takes Medicaid and Medicare, so that's a help for a lot of families. The reputation for health inspections and staffing ratings recently hasn't been the best, with scores below or sometimes much below average, and some folks might care about that, but the place has got proper accreditation and ties into the community, working to make things kind of home-like. They have memory care services for people with dementia, and staff focus on independence as much as they can. You'll also see support for families, hospice, home care, and adult day services, with a mix of options depending on what someone needs at the time, and the broader setup means they've seen lots of folks from the area over the years. It's managed as part of CHCA District V, and you'll see a team that tries to treat residents, their guests, and staff like family, approaching their work like good neighbors who want everybody to feel safe and included. Amenities aren't fancy but are made to help you feel comfortable, so with a range of care choices, steady staff, and a simple, steady approach to rehabilitation and support, River Valley does its best to serve people who need a little more help to get by.