Riverbend is a senior living community in Jeffersonville, Indiana, operated by Five Star Senior Living. The facility provides both assisted living and memory care, offering support for residents who need help with activities of daily living or specialized care for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The community features a variety of amenities, including an enclosed courtyard, wellness and fitness programs, a barber/beauty salon, and organized clubs and social activities. Residents have access to regular church services and common spaces meant for social interaction and leisure. English is the primary language of communication at the facility.
In terms of care and medical support, Riverbend provides 12–16 hour nursing coverage each day, with a team of licensed nurses available to assist with medication management, health monitoring, and coordination of care. Residents may receive full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting as needed. The facility also supports those requiring ambulatory or incontinence care and accepts individuals with psychiatric issues. Additional healthcare services include podiatry, dental care, and hearing care provided either onsite or through arranged visits. A mental wellness program is available, and care staff are trained to support residents with diabetes. The community offers reliable laundry and dry cleaning services for all residents. Those receiving memory care benefit from specialized supervision, programs designed to promote engagement, and secure environments tailored to the safety and wellbeing of persons with cognitive impairment. Hospice services are available for residents with end-of-life needs.
Transportation services at Riverbend include arrangements for non-medical purposes. This service is designed to help residents attend events, run errands, or fulfill personal appointments within the local area, contributing to individual independence and opportunities for community involvement.
Based on resident and family reviews, Riverbend receives a range of feedback regarding care and staff performance. Many families express appreciation for the clean facilities, attentive staff, and active communication between team members and relatives, highlighting peace of mind with their loved ones’ care. Positive feedback includes remarks on the welcoming atmosphere, well-kept amenities, and the range of social activities and reliable medication assistance provided. However, some families have raised concerns about inconsistent staff behavior, lapses in supervision or communication, and issues particularly impacting the memory care unit, such as inadequate engagement opportunities or under-addressed behavioral incidents. Reports also indicate frustrations over lost belongings, dietary accommodations, leadership turnover, and occasional rough or isolating treatment from certain aides. Families are encouraged to engage in thorough facility tours, maintain open communication with management, and regularly address individual care needs to ensure expectations are met on an ongoing basis. No significant expansions or changes to services have recently been reported.
Costs at this community start at $3,583 and range up to $5,736. The average price in the community is $4,200, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,866. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
