Rivershealth was founded in 2012 in an effort to provide higher quality living for adults with Intellectual & developmental disabilities. The CEO of Rivershealth, Mark Donius is a Registered Occupational Therapist who has over twenty-five years of experience in this industry. He has a passion for creating a high quality of life for individuals. “If it isn’t good enough for his loved ones, it is not good enough for yours,” is Mark's philosophy. “This is about allowing and supporting individuals to live the life they want, in a safe nurturing environment”.
Our homes are strategically located in safe neighborhoods and we often make adaptations to our homes to meet the specific needs of each individual.
Ramps are available with each of our homes and are constructed in accordance to ADA standards. All living areas within our homes are tastefully furnished with attention to detail just as you would want in your own home. Photo Gallery
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Mark is the visionary and the heart soul of Rivershealth Residential. His passion and commitment to excellence touches all aspects of the Company he created in 2012. “from day one, I focused on creating the highest quality of care possible and to do everything to better the lives of those in our care” Rivershealth has grown from its inception to include 9 Gorgeous homes and a Community Engagement program You will not find Mark behind a desk. He is a proactive, hands on leader who can often be fond in the homes interacting with staff and clients. Mark Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1990 with a degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Buffalo. He has been involved as a Clinical Instructor for the University of Buffalo. His entire career has centered around the Developmental Disabilities including Occupational Therapy Supervisor at Southside Virginia Training Center. Mark Resides in Richmond with his wife and their several pets. Mark is active in the community and has been a volunteer for several local charities.
Matt Davis is the Program Director for Rivershealth. He is the person who guides the direction of care, staffing, admissions and regulation compliance for Rivershealth. Matt Graduated form Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Special Education and Leadership. Rarely will meet a person that is as kind, and client focused than Matt. Attention to detail in all aspects of company function is Matt’s focus.
Matt communicates daily and even on weekends/holidays with staff and supervisors at each home to ensure the health and safety of our clients.
Matt lives in Chester with his Wife and Children. He is active with local youth in the community and enjoys spending time at the local YMCA.
Garnett is our Community Services Manager. Garnett helps our individuals get out into their communities in order to meet new people as well as grow and maintain healthy relationships.
Before starting at Rivershealth, Garnett spent six years as a Residential Supervisor in a group home setting. Garnett also has experience as a job couch, life skills instructor and a respite counselor.
Overall, Garnett has over 18 years of professional experience in the human services field. Garnett’s passion for helping individuals with disabilities, reach their full potential, started in elementary school where he was a “friendly helper” and volunteered with the students with disabilities.
In his free time, Garnett enjoys spending time with his family, camping and riding motorcycles.
Georgette (Ggee) Brown has been an incredible leader with Rivershealth. She is a strong advocate for her clients and has the respect of her peers and employees she supervises.
It is her willingness to go above and beyond that clients and familes know well. Ggee has embraced the Rivershealth in all she does:
Exceptional Living through focus on each of our clients happiness and health". Ggee is a busy lady working long hours and raising her family.
Eric Ford is a life long resident of Prince George ,Virginia. He has been a Leader with Rivershealth from Day one. There is no one more committed to client care than Eric.
He has been known to stay with his clients while in the Hospital for days. He leads with high expectations, kindness and the knowing that he will always be there to support staff, families and the clients he serves.
Eric has very little time but he enjoys spending time with his wife,Latoya and his 4 Children
Anthony comes to Rivershealth with a strong Management Background including 10 years experience as a Direct Support Professional. He has been with Rivershealth since our expansion in the Lynchburg area and has been instrumental in our growth.
Anthony is deeply involved with the day to day operations of our Lynchburg Homes. His commitment to quality of care for our Individuals is well known and appreciated by clients, families and health professionals.
Anthony is a family man who enjoys time with his grown Children and watching the Dallas Cowboys.
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