Serious medicine, softly delivered.
Every level of care under one roof: skilled nursing around the clock, respiratory support most rural communities can’t offer, and therapy aimed at going home.
Nursing that never clocks out
Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, every day, managing medications, watching chronic conditions and catching small changes before they become big problems.
- Medication management in coordination with physicians and pharmacy
- Diabetic care, including monitoring and dietary support
- Wound care and post-surgical monitoring
- Long-term care for residents who need ongoing skilled support
Ventilator & trach care, minutes from home
Many skilled nursing facilities can’t accept residents who depend on a ventilator or tracheostomy, which can mean long drives for families. Riverside provides that specialized respiratory care right here in Arkoma.
- Ventilator management by a team trained in respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care, including routine trach care and suctioning
- Coordination with physicians and the Fort Smith medical community
- Visits in minutes, not road trips, which matters for recovery too
Therapy with one destination: home
After surgery, a fall or a hospital stay, our physical and occupational therapists build a plan around your goals, then work it with you day by day.
- Physical therapy to rebuild strength, balance and mobility
- Occupational therapy for the everyday skills that make independence possible
- Goals your family can follow and ask about at any time
- Medicare coverage for qualifying rehabilitation stays
Dignity in the small things
Good care shows up in the details: help with daily routines given at an unhurried pace, and meals that are safe, social and satisfying.
- Bathing, dressing and grooming assistance with dignity and patience
- Specialized dining programs for residents with special diets
- Housekeeping and laundry so home stays comfortable
- Activities and social time that keep days full
Clear answers before you decide
Riverside is Medicare and Medicaid certified. For admissions, ask for our Business Office Manager, who will walk you through coverage, coordinate with the hospital and physicians, and explain every step before admission.
- 56Licensed beds
- M & MMedicare & Medicaid certified
Bring these to your first call
Having these handy helps us answer your questions faster.
- Your loved one’s current location (home, hospital or another facility)
- Insurance cards, including Medicare and Medicaid information
- A list of current medications and diagnoses
- Respiratory equipment details, if a ventilator or trach is involved
- The physician and hospital discharge planner’s contact information
Straight answers, plainly given
Does Riverside accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes. Riverside Health Services is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Our admissions team will help your family understand coverage before admission. For other insurance, call us and we’ll check for you.
Do you provide ventilator and tracheostomy care?
Yes. Specialized ventilator management and tracheostomy care are core services at Riverside, which means families in the Fort Smith area can keep loved ones with complex respiratory needs close to home.
How long is a typical rehab stay?
It depends on the person and their goals. Short-term rehabilitation after surgery, injury or a hospital stay often runs a few weeks. Medicare can cover up to 100 days of skilled nursing care for qualifying stays; we’ll help you understand what applies to you.
What is the difference between short-term rehab and long-term care?
Short-term rehab focuses on therapy and recovery with the goal of returning home. Long-term care is for people who need skilled nursing and daily support on an ongoing basis. Riverside provides both.
How do we get started?
Call (918) 875-3107 or visit us at 1008 Arkansas Street in Arkoma. If your loved one is in the hospital now, tell the discharge planner you would like Riverside and we’ll coordinate from there.
Not sure which level of care fits?
Call and talk it through with our team. We’ll give you an honest assessment, with no pressure and no jargon.
(918) 875-3107