Vista Springs Riverside Gardens

S. Cole

“My mother-in-law is in this place, and we love it! The care she gets is so much better than so many other places she has been. Her room feels like a room that helps her feel like she is at home. We are so pleased with this place to the staff to how hard they have also worked to keep residents safe from COVID-19. Thank you, Vista Springs from the Cole and Stewart family”

Red

“Love this place. Our experience has exceeded all expectations.  From food quality and variety to maintenance helpfulness with a smiling face — to wonderful activities that are creative and something for everyone — to the great aids, med staff, and nurse (even a few choices for a doctor to come to you... including bloodwork) — to the greeters who seem to know every answer to whatever question we have — to laundry and housekeeping that are super efficient and always with a big smile asking how you are — to a preschool on site for multigenerational interaction (complete with background checks) — Vista Riverside is amazing.

Resort-like amenities. Assisted care IS assisted. (AKA freedom of choice to not shower or stay in bed watching TV... they are not your loved ones’ babysitters. They give dignity with assisting.  You summon them — as well as they get to know the loved one and check on them more frequently if needed.)  Staff is always stopping by seeing how loved one is doing in their room... having a chat... inviting them to an activity that may be interesting. Yes — some staff find other opportunities that work better for them. Yet the transition is smooth and the incoming staff is very well trained. (Former nurse with long term care experience here.)

IF finances would ever be a concern (down the line) - know that Riverside does not participate with the Medicare WAIVER program - but their 'sister' Vista sites around town (just as resort -like) DO — with certain requirements for length of stay and such first. If you call around, a lot of places sound cheaper, but add in all sorts of add ons with levels of care on top of that. This is ALL inclusive.

IF loved one declines and needs more than assisted care — the Vista family of facilities will work with you to ensure loved one has a safe place to go to (one of their other facilities.)  Things can change quickly — but you have to alert them... as certain things need to be in place.

It can be stressful at times taking care of the needs of  loved ones.

From our experience, Vista Springs — and Riverside — is a place that we would recommend hands-down.  No if's and's or but's.

Everyone has a different story and experience.  It gets confusing as to who to believe with online reviews - but check out this facility as well as the other Vista communities for yourself. Hoping it will be 'full of life' for you, as it has been for us. Wishing you and your loved ones the best.”