River City Center
1350 14th Avenue SE, Decatur, AL 35601-4364
Awards and Affiliations
River City Center is a 183-bed skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We also have a specialized transitional care unit for post-hospital rehabilitation and a secured Memory Support Unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. River City Center is an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner and a WE HONOR VETERANS partner!
Dementia Care Education by Genesis HealthCare is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Memory Support
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- On-site Medical Director
- On-site Nurse Practitioner
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Pet therapy
- Physiatry services
- Podiatry care
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Fitness room
- Private hospice room
- Sunroom
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Fireplace in living room
Joseph Dunavant
AdministratorJoseph joined River City in December 2021 from Diversicare of Big Springs. Joseph began his career in the healthcare industry in 2014 at St. Martin’s in The Pines, a Life Plan senior living community located in Birmingham, Alabama. Joseph joins River City after serving 7 years in various leadership roles, most of the time as an Executive Director.
Dr. Kirk Jackson, MD
Medical DirectorDr. Kirk Jackson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist. He graduated and completed residency from the University of South Alabama / College of Medicine medical school in 1993. He is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. Dr. Jackson has over 28 years of experience in the medical field and has served as Genesis Healthcare Medical Director for the past three years.
Miriam Stover
Admissions DirectorMiriam is the Admissions Director for River City Center in Decatur, Alabama. She graduated from Athens State University in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science. Miriam has been in the healthcare field for nearly ten years and has been a dedicated worker at River City since 2010.
