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Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Updated 2026-09-20 · 4,437 reviewed · 79 listed · Scored from 485 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(485) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Memory CareSkilled Nursing & Rehab
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center
Location
Hartford
Services
Memory Care, Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Reviews
485
Ranking
#1 in Memory Care
Best for
families seeking compassionate post-surgical or long-term specialized care near Hartford

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-20. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-20.

What do customers say?

Families and post-surgical patients consistently report kind, attentive staff who treat residents as individuals rather than cases. The facility itself is spotless and maintains a calm environment, with specialized units for ventilator care and complex needs backed by modern equipment.

Staff turnover in CNA roles creates some continuity gaps, and meal quality draws repeated concern. Still, reviewers praise the nursing team, therapy services, and the emotional support families receive throughout longer stays. Location near Hartford makes it convenient for local referrals.

Praised for
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • skilled post-acute rehab care
  • family-like treatment of residents
  • attentive nursing and therapy
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent CNA assignments
  • food quality and variety
  • transportation scheduling delays
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Best for: families seeking compassionate post-surgical or long-term specialized care near Hartford
Think twice if: CNA staffing inconsistency affects continuity of personal care, and meal options do not match facility's other strengths

What stands out?

  • dedicated ventilator and complex-care unit
  • compassionate, consistent nursing team
  • family-inclusive support during recovery
  • near Hartford for local convenience

Worth knowing

  • Ventilator unit with specialized technology and resources for complex medical needs
  • Named staff praised: Ivon, Mr. Earl, Susan, Hector Ortiz, Julie (night nurse), Dion, Jerry, Esperanza, Patience (NP), Brianna, Darien, Clive, and kitchen staff
  • Back and neck surgery recovery support with patient education and emotional support
  • Transportation scheduling resolved within 12 hours when issues arose
  • Daughter with long-term care needs reported visible weekly improvement and dignified treatment

What reviews say by service

Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Nurses praised as friendly and professional; post-surgical care and education well-regarded. Ventilator unit noted for advanced technology and compassionate staff.
Memory Care
Long-term care patients receive individualized attention and family-inclusive support; staff treat residents as individuals rather than cases.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.2 average across the 50 skilled nursing & rehab businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
393
4
55
3
3
2
5
1
29

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a specialized unit for ventilator care?
Yes. Reviewers mention a dedicated ventilator unit equipped with advanced technology and specialized staff trained in complex medical needs.
What should I expect if I need post-surgical rehabilitation?
Patients recovering from back, neck, and other surgeries receive skilled nursing, hands-on therapy, patient education about recovery, and emotional support from staff. Stay length varies by individual need.
Is the facility clean and calm?
Yes. Multiple recent reviews describe the facility as spotless and quiet, with well-maintained common areas.

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Last updated 2026-09-20