Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive: most reviewers praise Senior Living at Forest Ridge for its attentive staff, high-quality dining, attractive grounds, and robust programming. The facility is repeatedly described as clean, well maintained, and having a hotel‑like or four‑star ambience. Many reviewers report that moving in was one of the best decisions for their family members and that residents have blossomed socially and emotionally after joining. Staff receive frequent, enthusiastic praise for being kind, patient, proactive with medical and behavioral updates, and responsive to resident needs.
Care quality and staff: Reviewers emphasize conscientious, caring staff who check on residents regularly, coordinate medical information, and treat residents with respect. Multiple reviews mention staff by name and describe management as attentive. The facility appears to provide proactive communication about medical and behavioral issues, and many families feel their relatives are safe, well looked after, and enjoying independence with appropriate supports. However, there are a few notable exceptions: at least one family reported disappointment with the facility's handling of a verbally abusive resident and ultimately removed the person from the community. Another review raised a safety concern that, after a fall, there was seemingly no one available to pick the resident up. These are isolated but important patterns to investigate further if family members have complex behavioral needs or specific safety concerns.
Facilities and setting: Forest Ridge’s setting is consistently highlighted as a major strength. The wooded campus, walking trails, pond, and tasteful interior features (fireplace, aviary, piano, tasteful decor) contribute to a peaceful, hotel‑like experience. Amenities such as a gift shop, central office, drink bar, hairdresser, and well‑run laundry facilities are commonly noted. Housekeeping and grounds maintenance are repeatedly described as excellent, contributing to a clean, attractive environment year‑round. Apartment offerings are described as varied; most reviewers are pleased with private rooms and the ability to personalize living spaces, though a few mention that some units are on the smaller side.
Dining and programming: Dining is one of the most frequently praised aspects. Reviews describe fine dining rooms, chef‑prepared meals, and staff willing to accommodate special orders and dietary needs. Most reviewers report three home‑cooked meals per day and a pleasant dine‑in experience; however, there is at least one contradictory mention of only one meal per day in a minority report, which suggests families should confirm meal schedules during tours. Activities and social programming are robust and varied—examples include daily morning stretch, card games, arts and crafts, line dancing, bingo, devotions, field trips, outings, musical programming, and exercise classes. The social calendar and staff‑led activities appear to be a key contributor to resident satisfaction and community integration.
Management, logistics, and cost considerations: Reviewers generally describe management and administration as responsive and respectful, and transportation services (bus shuttle and rides to medical appointments) are appreciated. Laundry and housekeeping services are lauded, and many residents have long tenures, suggesting stability. The primary and recurring drawback in the reviews is cost: multiple reviewers call the community expensive, and at least one family explicitly noted affordability problems once insurance ran out. Several reviews suggest that veteran benefits can offset cost for qualifying residents, and some praise the availability of veteran benefit information, but non‑veterans may find pricing burdensome.
Overall recommendation and caveats: In sum, Senior Living at Forest Ridge receives strong overall endorsements for families who can afford it and who value a hotel‑grade environment, excellent dining, active programming, and personable staff. Prospective residents and families should strongly consider touring to confirm apartment size and layout, ask detailed questions about protocols for falls and emergency pickups, and discuss management of residents with significant behavioral challenges. Also verify meal schedules and contractual cost details (including how costs change if insurance or benefits lapse) and explore veteran benefit options if applicable. For most reviewers, the combination of setting, service, and staff quality makes Forest Ridge a highly recommended independent/senior living choice, with a few targeted concerns to address during the decision process.
