What Happens to Your Loved One's Property When They Arrive at River City
Intake moves fast, and property rules can catch families off guard. Here's how River City handles your loved one's belongings when they arrive—and the deadlines you need to know.
When your loved one arrives at River City, staff search their property during intake. This determines what they can keep, what needs to be picked up by family or friends, and what the facility holds as a valuable item.
Most personal belongings need to be picked up by a family member or friend. The timeline is firm: you have two weeks from your loved one's admission date. Undergarments and shoes are handled differently than other personal items.
Tip: Don’t wait on the pickup. If you think there’s anything you’ll want back, plan to have a family member or friend retrieve it within that two-week window.
Some belongings are classified as valuables and held by the facility instead of being released right away. Jewelry, cell phones, and wallets fall into this category. River City will keep these items for up to six months.
That six-month mark matters. After that, retained items may be disposed of at the discretion of the Executive Director or a designee. If your loved one came in with a phone, wallet, jewelry, or anything else you'd want back, make a plan to claim it before time runs out.
- ✓ List what might be considered a valuable (jewelry, cell phones, wallets, and similar items).
- ✓ Track the six-month clock so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.
- ✓ Act before the deadline since items may be disposed of after six months at the Executive Director’s (or designee’s) discretion.
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