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Riverside Transitional Care

2575 7th Street South, La Crosse, Wisconsin

608-406-3900

Setting the Standard for Every Phase of Recovery

Our team of dedicated nurses, rehab and dietary staff work in collaboration with specialized physicians to help one regain and develop the skills and strength necessary for living a healthy and happy independent life.

Conveniently located near Emplify Health (Gundersen Health System) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this home-like, 123-bed skilled nursing campus offers a variety of room sizes, including semi-private and private. Beautifully situated along the Mississippi River with spacious landscaped courtyards and grounds, our residents are able to enjoy peace and serenity every day.

Riverside Transitional Care Lifestyle Options

At Riverside Transitional Care, we take a multidisciplinary approach to short-term rehab. We design individual, person-centered treatment plans that combine specialized therapies, pain management, strength, balance, mobility training, and other techniques to help restore function and independence. In partnership with Aegis Therapies, our expert therapy program works seamlessly with our dedicated team of therapists, social workers, registered dietitians, nurses, and physicians to create a personalized care plan tailored to the unique needs of you or your loved one. As a Five-Star Overall quality-rated* facility by CMS, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care. This collaborative approach provides the support and care necessary to help you return home with confidence.

Aegis Therapies Resources

Riverside Therapy Overview

Short Term Rehab for Maximum Functional Improvement

Discover 5 Star Quality Care that Minimizes Emergency Visits

The Best Choice for Every Phase of Recovery

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Amenities

Medicaid- and Medicare-certified services and programs
Clinically complex nursing services, including enteral feeding, IV antibiotics and wound care
Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy
Social services
Recreational therapy available to help improve or maintain an individual’s cognitive, emotional, social or physical well-being through leisure activities
Spacious landscaped courtyard and grounds
Beauty/barber salon
Complimentary cable TV and local telephone service
Areas for comfortable private visits, family gatherings and dining opportunities
Pastoral care, offering one-to-one counsel or opportunity to attend ecumenical worship weekly in our Faith and Life Center
Priority access to other Eagle Crest Communities housing and care options based on availability

Faith Connections

Bible study Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Worship Sundays at 9:30 am
Catholic Mass Thursdays at 9:30 am (Rosary at 9 am)

Continuing care is an option for those who require high-quality nursing care for complex medical needs and extensive activities of daily living. Residents maintain their independence while benefiting from living in an energetic and vibrant community where residents have choices, feel affirmed and are purposefully engaged in a meaningful life.

Overview Brochure

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Amenities

Medicaid- and Medicare-certified services and programs
Clinically complex nursing services, including enteral feeding, IV antibiotics and wound care
Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy
Social services
Recreational therapy available to help improve or maintain an individual’s cognitive, emotional, social or physical well-being through leisure activities
Spacious landscaped courtyard and grounds
Beauty/barber salon
Complimentary cable TV and local telephone service
Areas for comfortable private visits, family gatherings and dining opportunities
Pastoral care, offering one-to-one counsel or opportunity to attend ecumenical worship weekly in our Faith and Life Center
Serenity Room for end-of-life comfort care

Faith Connections

Bible study Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Worship Sundays at 9:30 am
Catholic Mass Thursdays at 9:30 am (Rosary at 9 am)

The Lighthouse, a memory care community within Riverside Transitional Care, offers persons in advanced stages of dementia an option for skilled nursing care in a holistic environment. With a philosophy based on activity-focused care, our staff is committed to the belief that dignity and self-esteem are enhanced by providing residents with purposeful and meaningful activities. The Lighthouse recognizes the specialized needs for socialization, emotional expression, nutrition, and religious or spiritual opportunities, as well as nursing care regardless of their stages in the disease process.

We are Proud to Receive Dementia Specific Certification!

LeadingAge developed the Dementia Care Assessment to determine the level of dementia care support provided to residents and their families, in the following areas:

Supportive and Therapeutic Environment
Information, Education and Support
Assessment and Care Planning
Life Enrichment
Workforce

Eagle Crest Communities provides the highest quality dementia care services and is certified “Dementia Specific”. We offer care communities dedicated to a holistic philosophy that embraces and fosters individualized dementia-centered care and support.

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Amenities

A secure setting promoting freedom of movement
Staff trained in dementia-specific approaches, care and interventions
A great room for indoor activities, dining and entertainment
Opportunities for exercise, musical entertainment, arts, crafts, cooking and baking
A large, secured outdoor area with a screened-in gazebo offering opportunities for gardening, visiting, relaxing and small group discussions
An environment addressing therapeutic levels of stimulation
A proactive approach to the challenges of dementia care, including resident-specific activities, essential oils, massage, Music and I-Pod program and pet-assisted therapy
A structured, yet flexible program designed to meet the needs of the resident as they occur
Weekly ecumenical worship
A pet-friendly atmosphere, including a live-in cat on each unit of The Lighthouse
Visiting pets are welcome
Staff trained to use creative interventions
Opportunities for family fellowship, support and education

Faith Connections

Bible study Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Worship Sundays at 9:30 am
Lighthouse 200 Worship Tuesdays at 9:45 am
Lighthouse 400 Worship Tuesdays at 10:15 am
Catholic Mass Thursdays at 9:30 am (Rosary at 9 am)

" In her later years, Ruth Margaret Gallagher, our much-loved mom, became an 'explorer.' Determined to walk from La Crosse to her childhood home in Chicago, she would slip out any unguarded door. After frantic searches and subsequent trips to the E.R., we reluctantly admitted her to The Lighthouse at Riverside in La Crosse.

Under the care of the kind and professional staff, Mom thrived at The Lighthouse. She enjoyed the creative projects, ate meals with 'her gang', and often said she loved her 'art school.' As her dementia progressed, the staff was there for her — and for us. They taught us how to minimize her confusion and to help her enjoy each day.

When Mom's life drew to a close, The Lighthouse caregivers kept her comfortable. They wrapped her in a cheery yellow quilt, brought her out each morning to watch the birds and showed us how to ease her final days.

From the day Mom arrived at Eagle Crest Communities to the evening she died the entire staff treated Mom and all of us— her adult children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren—with affection and respect. We are especially grateful to the staff of The Lighthouse for the peace and happiness they brought to our mom and all of our family."

The Gallaghers, family of former Lighthouse resident, Ruth Gallagher

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