Ridgewood Health Services

    201 Oak Hill Rd, Jasper, AL, 35504
    3.6 · 17 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Dirty facility, rude staff, unsafe

    I had a very negative experience here. My loved one suffered diarrhea and dehydration risk; bathrooms smelled, toilets often didn't flush, rooms were small (four-person) and the facility felt dirty. Long-term care staff were rude, unprofessional, made inappropriate remarks and management was worse; a patient was even banned from their room. Rehab was the only bright spot-attentive rehab nurses, good activities and church programs-but rehab couldn't safely handle special needs (diabetes) and sometimes felt unsafe. Food was poor. I do not recommend this place. I reluctantly give 2/5 (app forced a 1-star submission).

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.59 · 17 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.7
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Clean facility reported by some reviewers
    • Friendly/nice staff in certain units
    • Rehabilitation program praised and effective
    • Attentive rehab nurses
    • Hands-on training and valuable learning experience
    • Close relationships between staff and residents in some cases
    • Structured rehab activities (exercises, walking, cognitive exercises)
    • Wednesday church program (singing and messages)
    • Available activities, activities director and social worker
    • Roomier/bigger rooms in some areas

    Cons

    • Poor overall care quality reported by multiple reviewers
    • Safety and infection concerns (diarrhea, dehydration risk)
    • Dirty bathrooms, foul smells, and toilet malfunctions
    • Facility described as dirty by some reviewers
    • Unprofessional, rude, or mean staff and management
    • Inappropriate sexual remark by staff about another patient
    • Patient reportedly banned from their room
    • Staff complaints about ownership and management
    • Long-term care perceived as less attentive than rehab
    • Food inadequate for some residents; dietary needs (e.g., diabetics) not accommodated
    • Horrible food reported by at least one reviewer
    • Bed too small for some residents
    • Shared rooms (four-person rooms) which may affect privacy
    • Low overall ratings and several reviewers explicitly advising against entrusting loved ones

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these reviews is mixed but leans negative, with a clear split between the short-term rehabilitation experience and the longer-term care environment. Multiple reviewers explicitly praise the rehabilitation program: rehab activities (exercises, walking, cognitive exercises) and attentive rehab nurses are noted as strengths. Several comments also highlight friendly staff in those settings, hands-on training opportunities, meaningful relationships with residents, and structured programming such as a Wednesday church service. Some reviewers found rooms to be larger and the facility to be clean in certain units, and an activities director and social worker were present and active in providing programming.

    Counterbalancing those positives are consistent and serious concerns about cleanliness, safety, and overall care quality. Multiple summaries mention diarrhea and dehydration risk, dirty bathrooms and bad odors, and even toilets not flushing — all of which raise infection-control and hygiene red flags. Some reviewers explicitly called the facility dirty. There are additional safety and comfort complaints such as beds that are too small and the presence of four-person rooms, which could indicate overcrowding or privacy issues for long-term residents.

    Staff behavior and management practices are another prominent theme. Several reviewers describe staff and management as unprofessional, rude, or mean; there are specific complaints about unprofessional management and staff openly complaining about ownership. One extremely concerning report alleges an inappropriate sexual remark by a staff member about another patient, and another indicates a patient was banned from their room. These reports suggest isolated but serious lapses in professionalism, resident dignity, and possibly staff morale. While some staff in rehab settings are praised for being friendly and attentive, other units — particularly long-term care — are described as less attentive, suggesting inconsistent staffing quality across the facility.

    Dining and dietary services receive mixed reviews. Some reviewers say the food is adequate, while others call it "horrible" and specifically note that dietary needs for diabetics or other special diets are not accommodated. This inconsistency could reflect differences between units or shifts, but it is a notable concern for residents with special nutritional requirements.

    Ratings and overall recommendations trend low: reviews include one-star ratings and a reported overall rating of 2/5, with explicit statements from reviewers advising against entrusting loved ones to the facility. One reviewer indicated they were forced to submit a rating due to app requirements, which complicates interpretation of that specific score but does not negate the pattern of dissatisfaction. At the same time, the positive comments around the rehab unit and specific staff members indicate that parts of the facility can and do deliver acceptable or even good care.

    In summary, the reviews depict a facility with a capable rehabilitation program and some caring staff and activities but with significant and recurring concerns in cleanliness, infection control, consistent staff professionalism, management issues, and dietary accommodation. The contrast between relatively strong rehab services and weaker long-term care points to uneven quality across units. These patterns suggest prospective residents and families should inspect the specific unit of interest, ask about infection-control measures, dietary accommodations, staff training and turnover, and observe cleanliness and staffing levels during a visit before making placement decisions.

    Location

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    About Ridgewood Health Services

    Ridgewood Health Services in Jasper, AL, provides both short-term and long-term care with skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The facility has either 98 or 148 beds, depending on census and specific care areas. Residents get 24-hour nursing care and access to on-site physicians, and skilled staff monitor care around the clock through a call system and ongoing supervision. People who can't safely live alone find help with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and transferring, and the facility also helps with medication management. Ridgewood Health Services offers specialized programs for memory care, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia care through a partnership with Ridgeview Health Services, covering about 24 beds for these needs.

    The facility has a strong medical services program and accepts insurance options like Long-Term Care Insurance, Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit, and Medicaid. Residents can receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with rehab services for both short-term and long-term needs. The staff includes an administrator, a director of nursing, social services workers, environmental services, and a nutrition and dietary services department, which serves three prepared meals daily and helps with dietary restrictions. An in-house dietitian plans meals for those with special nutrition needs, and meals are served restaurant-style in communal dining rooms. The facility keeps all areas clean and well maintained, with air-conditioned, fully furnished rooms, private bathrooms, cable, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, linen service, and some kitchenettes.

    Ridgewood Health Services offers social services, legal advocacy, memory care, respite care, support for primary caregivers, and a broad range of scheduled activities. There are spaces for relaxation and activity, including a dining room, fitness room, beauty salon with manicures and haircuts, computer center, small library, garden, outdoor areas, gaming room, and a wellness center. People can take part in community events, and there's group transportation for outings. Staff help create a supportive, family-like environment that values safety, independence, and dignity, and many employees stay long-term and hold specific roles, such as activities coordinator. The facility provides information based on data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with verified health information through proper channels like FOIA, so the standards and quality of care are available for families to review. Ridgewood Health Services stands as a healthcare facility focused on serving older adults and the very frail with skilled nursing and complete personal support.

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