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RiverBank Lodge

This unique lodge is located on the southern edge of Petersburg, Illinois, on the banks of the Sangarnon River. It is close to the Abraham Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site and the Jim Edger Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Preserve. The lodge combines a rustic look with an upscale hotel experience, with fireplaces, Jacuzzis, and multi-head walk-in showers available in some rooms.

522 S. Sixth Street (Cross Street: E. Lincoln Ave.)
Petersburg, Il 62675
Direct Reservation Number: (217) 632-0202
Reservation Fax: (217) 632-4145
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (866) 459-3040
www.riverbanklodge.com/

Price Category: Mid-range
Smoke Free Property

2 wheelchair adapted rooms, 0 with roll-in shower

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Suite
• Non-Smoking
• Ground Floor
• 1 Bed (king) + sofa bed
• 1 Bed (queen)

Reservations/Customer Service

• Block accessible rooms when reserved
• Reserve adaptive equipment in advance

Shuttle

• No shuttle provided

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces

Safety

• Written evacuation procedure for guest with disabilities
• Staff trained on how to evacuate guests with disabilities
• Guests with disabilities are flagged in computer
• Printout/list of guests with disabilities is created each day/shift

Features for People with Service Animals

• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Location—Front entrance

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Strobe fire alarms in public areas/hallways
• Strobe fire alarms in accessible guest rooms - Bedroom only
• Volume control on guest room phones

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to public areas/guestroom
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Lobby/Reception

• Secondary desk for check-in
• Clip board for check-in
• Brochures in reach-54" max. for side approach
• Chair with arms

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench, portable
• Toilet riser
• Mini-refrigerator on request
• Rollaway bed
• Portable suction grab bar

Accessible Restaurants and Bars

• Lounge/Bar
  • Accessible table/service
  • Opens at 4 pm daily

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Breakfast Room
• Breakfast room
  • Accessible tables
  • Staff willing/on hand to assist
• Meeting rooms
  • On lower level and accessed via exterior ramp
• Gift Shop Ice Machine
  • Lower level but staff will fill ice bucket on request
• Laundry room
  • Some machines not accessible, assistance available, on lower level

Accessible Public Restroom

• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls lever type
• Partially adapted but no wheelchair stall
• Stall has two side grab bars

Elevator

• No Elevator

Guestroom 109

• Room near elevator/lobby
• Standard

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• One queen bed
• Open frame bed
• 36" space on at least one side of bed
• Bed Height 26"

Entry

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Lever handles
• Door weight 5 lb. max
• Maneuvering clearance inside door 18" minimum

Guestroom Features

• Space to maneuver/turn
• 36" path to all elements
• Phone and light in reach of bed
• Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches
• No tight grasping/twisting: door locks
• Desk/table has 27" knee clearance

Guest Bathroom

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Door swings out/slides or has clearance beyond door swing
• Lever/easy grasp door handles
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Faucet controls lever type
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Lowered amenities: robe hook, towels
• Tub-shower Combination
  • Adjustable, hand-held shower head
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
  • Grab bars on 3 walls
• Notes:
  • Sink blocks lateral transfer
  • Tub has fold-down seat with no back and not in reach of controls
  • A portable shower bench is available

Other Guest Rooms

• Some guest rooms have walk-in showers (with a step up) and are only partially adapted but may meet the needs of some individuals with restricted mobility. Call for details.