Admissions

Preparing for Admission

Be prepared to sign admission forms. These include a financial screening performed with our financial counselor. If you need help, have your representative, power of attorney, or family member available to work with us prior to your admission. If you have special directive documents, bring them with you so we may make copies for our records.
Bring all Medical Insurance cards so we may verify your insurance and make sure you have coverage. Please include any commercial and long term care insurance cards/plans you have such as: Medicare Part D, Medicare A & B, Medicaid, Blue Cross, AARP, HMO, PPO’s, etc.
Bring clothing: sneakers or rubber-soled tie shoes, socks, undergarments, comfortable slacks or other clothing with a stretch waist. Tops can be long or short sleeved but also bring sweaters or jackets for changes in temperature. You may also want your own personal care items.
Laundry may be done here or you may wish to make private arrangements. Please note that we use institutional type washers and dryers, therefore, delicate fabrics should not be washed. Please label all clothing.
A barber and hairdresser are available on-site, by appointment for your convenience.
You may participate in the many recreational activities which are posted and announced each day.
Meals are served in the dining room. Guest meals are available with advance notice. Please register guests at the receptionist desk.

What to Bring

Comfortable Clothing:

Shirts/blouses
Sweater/jacket
Bras
Pants/shorts (elastic waists and easy closure)
Underwear (1 week supply)
Socks (1 week supply)
Jogging/sweat suits
Pajamas/night gown
Robe

Personal Items:

Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Comb/hair brush
Razor (non-electric)

Although we provide these items, you may wish to bring your own personal brands.

Shoes:

Flat with non skid soles

Reminder of Home:

Pictures
Bedside clock
Hobby items
Postcards/stationery/address book/stamps

Other Items:

Eyeglasses
Hearing aid(s) and batteries
Makeup
Dentures & denture supplies (if needed)
Cane/walker
Wheelchair

REVIEWS

River Valley is AMAZING! My grandpa was admitted there a year ago and he loved it and all of the people there. Chassidy Calhoun was such a blessing she went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and that we understood every process. She went step by step and did what it took to make sure everything was perfect. 10 STARS if you ask me!!!!!

Heather Holley

Had a wonderful experience sending my husband here. Chassidy Calhoun and Liza howze made this process so easy for us. They were both so caring and professional !

Taylor Hysmtih

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