AVIVA River Bend sits along the Zumbro River in Rochester, Minnesota in a mid-rise building, and the community offers views of the river and easy access to the Zumbro River walking path, so folks can spend time outside in the gardens or on outdoor patios whenever they feel like, and there's also a state-of-the-art fitness center, walking areas, and recreation room where people can do yoga, chair yoga, or Tai Chi, or take a seat for story time or a game night, and residents often get together for Nintendo Wii bowling or to join one of the clubs like gardening, cooking, or book discussion, and you'll often hear music from the in-house musical group or see activity from the arts and crafts area, so there's something happening for people at many levels of ability. The apartments come in studios, single rooms, semi-private, and 2-bedroom options, with each having either a kitchenette and connections for both cable and internet, and residents can use the room service or have private cleaning and laundry done, and linens washed, and housekeeping will help keep things tidy, while residents with personal aides or who need companion care can get the specific support they need, and overnight guests are welcome, even for meals, which are served restaurant-style with chef-prepared dishes or in the bistro.
AVIVA River Bend allows pets, and there's onsite parking for both residents and guests, with free high-speed WiFi, help with faxes, copying, or notary needs through the concierge, and there's a theater room, beauty and barbershop, and a computer area and TV lounges for quick gatherings or quiet moments. The licensed staff provide a full range of support for seniors, with services for independent living, assisted living, respite, and memory care, including skilled nursing, medication administration, and in-house therapies like physical therapy and occupational therapy, and the staff can give individualized support 24 hours a day for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, using memory care designs to help reduce confusion. The community calendar is full of recreational, social, and spiritual activities, with education programs and lectures, in-house homecare, religious services, and hospice support if it's needed, and residents get free transportation for medical appointments, day trips, or outings, and the community will help with VA benefits, financial advice, and making sure people get to the resources they need. People can join an active cooking club, enjoy game and movie nights, or take part in gardening, wellness programs, and offsite activities that bring some variety to the week. The building has safety features like walk-in showers, grab bars, and a 24-hour emergency alert system, and it accepts adults 55 and over, making sure folks can find either a permanent or temporary place in a community designed for their needs, and care here can be adapted to each person over time as they need.
