Ridgewood Center sits less than a mile from Manchester, New Hampshire, on 12 wooded acres in a quiet spot in Bedford. The three-story brick building, which finished renovations in 2008, has private and semi-private rooms, and it's fully air-conditioned for comfort. The center provides Alzheimer's care and assisted living, along with a wide range of health services, so there's care for folks with dementia, people who need help with daily tasks, and others recovering from surgery or illness. Ridgewood Center's Transitional Care Unit, or TCU, offers short-term rehabilitation, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and respiratory therapy, which helps people get back on their feet after a hospital stay. The facility is close to major hospitals like Catholic Medical Center and Elliot Hospital, making trips for extra care easier.
The nursing and therapy team works around the clock, with on-site doctors, nurse practitioners, and an on-site pharmacy so treatment happens right where people live. Ridgewood Center offers specialized therapy-physical, occupational, speech, respiratory, and even orthopedic rehab. There's palliative and hospice care, psychiatric services, and post-hospital care, plus nutrition support, discharge planning, and case management for folks who might go home again. Genesis at Ridgewood Center joins over 200 skilled healthcare locations under Genesis HealthCare and works with programs such as Powerback Rehabilitation to You, which brings therapy services to where the resident lives.
Staff members help with medication, safety, and personal needs, plus pain management and wound care. Amenities include an on-site beauty salon, pleasant courtyards and gardens, a country kitchen, comfortable lounges with fireplaces, and an activity room. Ridgewood Center makes things easier with simple touches: housekeeping and laundry, in-room dining, mail service, and a baby grand piano in the living area. Safety is built in, with alarms for those with cognitive challenges and a 24-hour emergency alert system. There are options for recreation too, such as social, cultural, and religious activities, plus therapy with pets.
Residents also get entertainment like cable television, phone service, wireless internet, and access to a computer. The facility welcomes Medicare and Medicaid and provides a secure, caring home for people needing long and short-term stays. Ridgewood Center's staff and services focus on practical daily needs and medical support, trying to help each person maintain comfort and dignity with as much independence as possible.
