River House Adult Day Center
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Mission
Our mission is to provide ADULT DAY CARE THAT WORKS FOR ALL FAMILIES. We address the impact of aging on families in our community by providing comprehensive, supportive services in a compassionate, safe and engaging setting. We provide health services, therapeutic recreation, socialization, and stimulation to aging adults who require daytime care. Family members and caregivers receive emotional support, information, and referral services in addition to much needed daytime respite. Staffed by a registered nurse, a team of certified nurse’s aides, therapeutic recreation specialists, and a social services coordinator, River House is the only accredited medical model adult daycare center serving the Greenwich and Stamford community.
Ruling year
1983
Executive Director
Mrs. Donna Spellman
Main address
125 River Road Extension
Cos Cob, CT 06807 USA
Formerly known as
Greenwich Adult Day Care Inc
EIN
06-1066787
NTEE code
Senior Continuing Care Communities (P75)
Nursing, Convalescent (Geriatric and Nursing) (E91)
Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
According to a recent AARP survey of Americans over 65, 89 percent of aging adults want to stay in their own homes as long as possible but the challenges of living independently often cause caregivers to encourage their loved ones to move to assisted living or nursing home facilities. River House supports aging in place by providing a safe and beautiful location for members to spend the day socializing with their peers, participating in recreational activities of their choice, enjoying nutritious meals, receiving medical monitoring and care, and remaining an active member of their community. Caregivers can return to their work and other personal obligations, knowing that their loved one is comfortable, safe, and enjoying the day under supervision of loving nurses and staff. River House welcomes all members of our community, regardless of age, income, or ability level.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Adult Day Care
River House Adult Day Center’s (River House) mission is to address the impact of aging on families in our community by providing comprehensive, supportive services in a compassionate, safe, and engaging setting. River House was founded in 1977 and remains committed to providing the highest-quality care to aging adults in the Greenwich and Stamford communities while offering guidance and support to their caregivers.
Adults who wish to remain in the community but require daytime assistance come to River House, up to six days a week, to participate in vibrant activities, socialize with their peers, and receive compassionate care. River House follows a medical model where nurses work with every member, their doctors, and their family to provide a personalized care plan. Members who may be challenged with dementia, Alzheimer’s, depression, arthritis, diabetes, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cardiac or pulmonary disease, vision/hearing loss, or other age-related ailments, greatly benefit from River House’s team of nurses, health aides, social workers, and therapeutic recreation staff who are trained to support their unique needs. The medical care combined with socialization and therapeutic recreational activities throughout the day, improves the quality of life for our members and their families.
For more information about the services River House provides, please visit our website at www.TheRiverHouse.org or call (203) 622 - 0079.
Health Program
The team of registered nurses and certified nurses aides provides consistent, individualized health monitoring and administration of physician prescribed medications and treatments. Personal hygiene and bathing, a hair salon, daily therapeutic exercises, nutritious meals, toileting and podiatry services are a few of our extensive health program benefits.
Therapeutic Recreation Program
The Therapeutic Recreation Program provides individualized and group-based programs that address the varying needs of our clients. A team of professional therapeutic recreation specialists are supported by the health team and volunteers to provide stimulating and fun filled days that include socialization and friendship, mentally stimulating activities, visits to local cultural and civic organizations, music therapy, animal and horticultural therapy, all in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health
Related Program
Adult Day Care
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our average number of people served per day has been inconsistent. We continue to serve people in-person and remotely.
Number of families who report they are supported in utilizing natural supports in their communities (e.g., family, friends, neighbors, churches, colleges, recreational services)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health, Social and economic status
Related Program
Adult Day Care
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our support to caregivers ensures that all families have knowledge of and access to community support.
Number of readmissions to the same/similar or higher level of care within 90 days
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Health, Age groups
Related Program
Health Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Because we are able to support clients immediately following hospitalization, their need for readmission is greatly reduced as compared to those who do not attend adult day care centers.
Number of clients and family who did not complete the entirety of the program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health, Social and economic status
Related Program
Adult Day Care
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our families remain the program until they either require a higher level of care or expire.
Number of eligible clients who report having access to an adequate array of services and supports
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Health, Social and economic status
Related Program
Adult Day Care
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people aged 65+ receiving home care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health
Related Program
Health Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
As we continue to rebuild our census during the pandemic, fewer families require home-based care.
Number of older adults where emergency room admission is prevented
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health
Related Program
Health Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Very few clients end up in the Emergency Room due to the ongoing nursing care received at the adult day care center.
Number of adults engaging in regular physical activity
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health, Family relationships
Related Program
Therapeutic Recreation Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Physical activity increased during the COVID-19 pandemic through the use of virtually led and in-person exercise groups.
Number of patients maintaining adequate blood glucose
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health
Related Program
Health Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Blood glucose levels are monitored for all participants with a diabetes diagnosis. All reports are sent to their physician.
Average number of hospitalizations per client
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Health
Related Program
Health Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Hospitalization admissions are decreasing due to the comprehensive health care provided at River House.
Number of vaccines administered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Adult Day Care
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
100% of those who attend River House, and their Caregivers are fully COVID-vaccinated.
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
River House aims to support adults who wish to age in place within our community by providing a safe, compassionate, and healthy place where they can spend the day socializing with their peers and being supported by caring staff. We offer a wide array of recreational programs that are fun and stimulating along with nutritious meals and medical oversight. River House is a home away from home for more than 125 members.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategy is to hire competent and caring staff who are educated and certified to care for aging adults.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
River House Adult Day Center is capable of hiring capable and caring staff to care for the aging adults in our community. We are committed to ongoing community-based partnerships, participation in ongoing staff and volunteer development and providing a rewarding, engaging and supportive workplace. River House Adult Day Center was recently re-accredited by the CT Association of Adult Day Services with commendation, receiving a perfect score. River House is a key partner with the Greenwich Commission on Aging and is playing an active role in helping the Town of Greenwich reach its Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly distinction.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
River House Adult Day Center was recently awarded the 2018 Jack Moffly Non-Profit Leadership Award by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, River House was rated as the "Gold Standard" in adult daycare centers by the CT Association of Adult Day Services.
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River House Adult Day Center
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Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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