River City Center is a nursing home facility located in Decatur, Alabama. This facility, which has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since October 8, 1969, provides a range of services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its 175 current occupants. River City Center offers various care and medical support services, including hospice care, enhancing patients' quality of life during end-of-life stages, and physical, speech, and occupational therapy to aid in rehabilitation and recovery from various conditions. Vision care, podiatry, and memory care are also available, ensuring comprehensive support for residents with specific health needs. The facility provides cardiac care for residents with heart conditions and pain management to address chronic and acute pain issues effectively.
Residents at River City Center have access to wound care services, essential for those with injuries requiring specialized treatment. Additionally, the center offers dialysis for residents with kidney-related health issues. On-site amenities include a barber and beauty salon, allowing residents to maintain personal grooming conveniently, as well as laundry and dry cleaning services to ensure clean and comfortable living conditions. The center emphasizes the importance of resident and family counseling, fostering communication and support among its community. Despite the mixed reviews regarding care quality and staff interactions, many residents and families have highlighted the excellent therapy department, helpful staff, and management's responsiveness. However, reports of unresponsive staff, inadequate care, and issues with communication and essentials indicate inconsistencies in the quality of care. These mixed experiences contribute to varying perceptions of River City Center, suggesting room for improvement in delivering consistent care and communication for all residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $6,312 and range up to $6,631. The average price in the community is $6,472, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,512. The cost of nursing homes 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.