Riverside Health And Rehab, sitting in Charleston, SC, is a 160-bed skilled nursing facility that tries to give solid health and rehab care, and while it's not fancy, it focuses on doing the basic things well, staffing the place with nurses, trained medical practitioners, and therapists who look after folks all day and night, and that's important for people who need constant care. Residents get help with all sorts of things, like medication management, mobility, and daily needs, and there's both short-term and long-term care, so if someone needs wound care, IV therapy, or even something more serious like trach care, they can get it. Specialized programs handle shoulder tendinitis, atherosclerosis, diabetes, tremor, and viral hepatitis, plus they offer cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation in their CardioPulmonary Pavilion, and you can find Dr. Binyue Chang, who's got 15 years of experience, along with Dr. Albert Ford Jr and Dr. Yvonne Davis, who's been helping people for decades.
Rooms come in a few options, like 2-bedroom apartments, shared rooms, or private rooms that are cleaned and frequently checked, many with TVs, phones, air-conditioning, and even electric beds, and sometimes you might want something less furnished or perhaps a kitchenette, so they try to make it flexible, with private and shared bathrooms, too. For folks who have trouble getting around or need close observation, there are secured areas, 24-hour staff and supervision, and emergency call systems everywhere to make sure people don't wander off, get hurt, or feel unsafe. They're there to adjust meals for special diets, keep track of medical needs, and handle transportation, all while offering laundry, housekeeping, a card and game room, a courtyard, library, and even beauty and barber services so people can feel decent without stepping out.
Fitness programs go hand in hand with nutritional guidance, and if someone needs occupational therapy, memory care, counseling services, or help with things like adult day care, respite, or hospice care, they cover those, too, which is good because every resident's situation is different and needs something all their own, and they've got personalized care plans for that. Folks can talk to doctors for free consultations, and there's always someone to check in when needed. WiFi, cable, and internet are available for staying connected, and there's an administrator in Deshaon Davis to keep the place run straight. The staff-nurses and therapy folks alike-are friendly and experienced, and they want to see people make progress if they can, knowing some days will be better than others. Riverside Health And Rehab stays open daily from 9:00 to 21:00 and offers a focused, professional approach that tries to match care and attention with the needs of older adults who need a little more, or sometimes a lot more, help and supervision.
