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Riverwood Health & Rehabilitation Center

3.8 (65 reviews)

Starke, FL

Assisted Living and Memory Care in Starke, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.

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About this community

Riverwood Health & Rehabilitation Center is in Starke, Florida, and offers skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite stays. A third-party facility profile lists 120 beds and describes a rural setting with outdoor spaces and resident accommodations. The center’s own materials describe a home-like environment for long-term care. Its service range includes both ongoing care and shorter stays, alongside rehabilitation.

Skilled nursing is available 24 hours a day. The center identifies physicians, social workers, and nutritionists as members of its care team. These are the professional roles named in its service description; specific clinical specialties and nursing procedures are not detailed. Skilled nursing is listed alongside, but separately from, long-term care, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite, allowing readers to distinguish the center’s stated care options.

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Long-term care is described as individualized professional care in a comfortable, home-like setting. The emphasis is on ongoing support tailored to residents, rather than a short-term stay for recovery or caregiver respite. The available information does not give details about room configurations or daily schedules, but a facility profile notes resident accommodations. The center’s long-term care description also distinguishes this service from its separate rehabilitation programs.

Short-term rehabilitation is intended to help people regain function and return home or move to another level of care. The center describes its rehabilitation programs as personalized and says advanced equipment is available in supportive surroundings. This makes rehabilitation a distinct option from long-term care: its stated purpose is recovery and the next step after a short stay. The published description does not specify therapy disciplines or a typical length of stay.

Memory care is offered for residents with dementia. The center describes this service as helping residents feel valued and remain involved in the world around them, without listing particular activities or a specialized daily schedule. Respite care is available for short stays, including stays intended to give family caregivers a break. These services address different needs: dementia-related support on one hand and temporary care for residents and families on the other.

A third-party profile notes that the facility has undergone renovations and has programs intended to encourage social interaction and community involvement. Outdoor spaces are also noted, providing information about the setting beyond its care services, though specific amenities or activities are not listed. The center’s own materials say it is near medical centers, hospitals, and other amenities. Its social profile describes more than 60 years of service in the Starke community.

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Community size
120 residents
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Key amenities

Dining

Meal preparation and service

Pool & outdoor spaces

Garden

Fitness & wellness

Fitness programs

Housekeeping

Housekeeping and linen services

Transportation

Community operated transportation

Social activities

Community-sponsored activities

Staff & support

12-16 hour nursing

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  • 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Air-conditioning
  • Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Beauty salon
  • Cable
  • Community operated transportation
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Computer center
  • Concierge services
  • Diabetes diet
  • Dining room
  • Fitness programs
  • Fitness room
  • Fully furnished
  • Gaming room
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Kitchenettes
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management
  • Mental wellness program
  • Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space
  • Planned day trips
  • Private bathrooms
  • Resident-run activities
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Small library
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Telephone
  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Wellness center
  • Wifi

Care options available

Assisted Living

Support with everyday routines and personal care in a community setting.

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Memory Care

Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Skilled Nursing

Nursing and rehabilitation services for people who need a higher level of care.

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“RiverWood Health & Rehab has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a team that truly cares. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and creates a positive environment for both residents and visitors. The culture reflects compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality care. Overall, it’s a great place with a…”
Community review · 2026

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Resident & family reviews

3.8 · 65 reviews

RiverWood Health & Rehab has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a team that truly cares. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and creates a positive environment for both residents and visitors. The culture reflects compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality care. Overall, it’s a great place with a friendly and supportive staff.

I recently visited Riverwood to tour the facility because I’m looking for a place for my mom, and I had a wonderful experience. The facility was clean, welcoming, and had a warm, home-like atmosphere from the moment I walked in. Phree, the concierge, was absolutely amazing! She greeted everyone with a smile, was so friendly and helpful, and made me feel welcome right away. You can tell she truly cares about the residents and everyone who walks through the door. She made such a great first impression and made me feel much more comfortable during the visit.

This health care facility is always very clean and well maintained. The food is good, and the staff are kind, caring, and welcoming. It's clear they work hard to provide a positive environment, and I would definitely recommend this facility to others.

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I had a wonderful experience with the staff at Riverwood Health and Rehabilitation in Starke. Everyone was kind, compassionate, and treated residents with respect and dignity. The team was attentive, professional, and always willing to answer questions and provide support. The facility was clean and welcoming, and it was clear that the staff genuinely cared about the people they were looking after. I truly appreciate the dedication and hard work of everyone at Riverwood Health and Rehabilitation. Thank you for making such a positive difference!

The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly cares about the residents. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing rehab or long-term care.

It was very clean. Everyone was really nice. They greeted me when I entered the door period great place.And I would definitely send my family member back again if rehab services were ever needed.

Wonderful, the young African American lady who is in charge is very nice. She was very attentive was very honest and the new DON is great. I would recommend to anyone. My dad had a great experience there.

I feel as if I was at a different rehab than all these 5 star reviews. I thought I was lucky because I live 5 min away. I am on oxygen 24/7. When I arrived the oxygen machine didn’t work, they eventually got another that also didn’t work. I had to tell them I had to have oxygen now!! About 30 minutes later I got a tank of oxygen. My husband ended up bringing my oxygen machine from home for me. They weren’t concerned in the least. I used mine for 2 days and after complaining enough they finally found one that worked. The staff for the most part was rude and showed no amount of empathy or caring. It was clear to me they were there for a paycheck and that was all. The food was absolutely horrible. It was cold and tasteless. I had my husband bring me food on several occasions. My roommate asked for a cup of ice one night and the girl literally jumped down her throat. I told the girl to quit talking to her like that and she and I got in an argument. She was as rude as they come. I would never recommend this facility to anyone.

What families highlight

  • Compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA care
  • Friendly and helpful front-line staff
  • Strong rehabilitation and therapy services
  • Engaging enrichment and activities programming
  • Supportive admissions and executive-leadership communication

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Location & neighborhood

808 Colley Rd, Starke, FL 32091
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