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River Highlands
1851 Data Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
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River Highlands Description
Welcome to Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase—an extraordinary senior living community offering quality care with utmost warmth, hospitality and peace of mind. As Hoover’s most distinguished independent living, assisted living, and memory care option, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase provides an ideal blend of the privacy and choices you desire, which are unmatched by other senior living communities in the area. All of this is enhanced by the security of personalized, professional care as needed for the future.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Experiences:
- Residents and their families have reported neglect, such as forgotten medication deliveries and unclean living conditions including rotting food and squalor.
- Unexpected rent increases without notice, with one instance of an $800 per month increase after just one month of residency.
- Reports of rude and uncaring administration, with some describing their behavior as abusive.
- Complaints about the quality of food served, with specific instances of unmet dietary requests.
- Concerns over lost personal items and gifts, and unprofessional staff behavior, including ignoring visitors and discussing personal matters during work hours.
Positive Experiences:
- Some residents have seen improvements in health and well-being, including weight gain, better mobility, and increased happiness from social interactions and therapy.
- Many visitors and potential residents praise the community's aesthetics, cleanliness, and the friendliness of both staff and residents.
- Positive feedback on the staff's professionalism, kindness, and the overall welcoming atmosphere during visits and events.
- Specific compliments to the staff for their courteous and professional behavior, especially during the initial COVID-19 outbreak.
- One resident shared a positive personal transformation, citing newfound happiness and a sense of family within the community.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews highlight the community's beauty and the staff's friendliness, others caution against being misled by appearances, suggesting deeper issues with care and management.
- Experiences seem to vary significantly among residents and their families, with some expressing satisfaction and others urging caution based on their negative experiences.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Hoover which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 84,848 (large town).
- The average income is $106,584, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 47
- Average Temperature: 67.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 2 days of snow and 185 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.0 inches a year
- The median age is 38.5 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 5.68% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 9.7% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 20% Black or African-American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.
- The crime rate is 3.86 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.79 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.88 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.16 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 89.0, Moderate Days 91.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Sam's Club
0.8 miles awayCostco
1.1 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.8 miles awayPublix
1.9 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
SE Corner of Lorna Rd & Riverchase Village
0.5 miles awaySW Corner of Lorna Rd & Centennial Dr
0.6 miles awayGalleria Mall
1.0 miles awaySW Corner of Lorna Rd & Treeline Ct
1.2 miles away1650 US 31
1.5 miles awayBanks
Regions Bank
0.3 miles awayeCO Credit Union
0.5 miles awayBBVA Compass
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
0.6 miles awayUnion State Bank
1.2 miles awayHospitals
Grandview Medical Center
5.9 miles awayBrookwood Baptist Medical Center
6.2 miles awayHealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
6.5 miles awayShelby Baptist Medical Center
8.2 miles awayUAB Hospital Highlands
8.3 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayNeil's Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayWalgreens
3.3 miles awayGentry Health Mart Pharmacy
5.2 miles awayRoss Bridge Pharmact
5.3 miles awayDentists
PT Orthodontics
1.5 miles awayBirmingham Smiles Dentistry
1.5 miles awayKoslin & Kahn PC
1.5 miles awayFulton Dentist
4.7 miles awayRoss Bridge Dentistry
5.4 miles awayParks
Riverchase Sports Park
0.2 miles awayChace Lake Park
0.5 miles awayAldridge Gardens
0.8 miles awayHoward Lake Park
1.0 miles awayCahaba Riverchase Greenway
1.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
9.9 miles awayShopping
Riverchase Galleria
0.9 miles awayValley Avenue Plaza
6.9 miles awayThe Shops of Grand River
16.6 miles awayTutwiler Farm
18.0 miles awayPinncale Shopping center
18.1 miles awayCulture
Stardome Comedy Club
0.3 miles awayOak Mountain Amphitheatre
3.0 miles awayLeslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
6.2 miles awayAlys Stephens Center
8.5 miles awayIron City
9.3 miles awayRestaurants
Dale's Southern Grill
0.3 miles awayCustoms cafe
0.3 miles awayHunan Garden
0.3 miles awayNewk's Eatery
0.4 miles awayChicken Salad Chick
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 101 total beds.Disclaimer
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