Ridgewood Center sits at 330 Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where folks can count on skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care, all in a suburban area with gardens, walking paths, and a safe, smoke-free environment. The building houses 90 certified beds, with both private and semi-private rooms that have individual air conditioning controls and private bathrooms, so people can find some comfort while still being close to help if they need it, and the safety features like an emergency alert system, alarm systems for residents with cognitive deficits, and sprinklers all help keep things secure. Ridgewood Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, operates as a for-profit corporation, and partners with the We Honor Veterans program, and it's received the AHCA Bronze Quality Award, which means some outside groups have recognized them for their efforts in quality and safety.
Residents can expect help with dressing, bathing, transfers, help walking or using wheelchairs, wound care, and medication management, along with nurse and physician care that stays available on-site, and services ranging from respiratory therapy, podiatry, psychiatric and dental support to pain management, dialysis, hospice care, and even more specialized treatments like IV therapy, bariatric and colostomy care, and orthopedics for folks recovering from joint replacement or injury. Therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, sometimes as part of a contract, and there's a dedicated respite program to provide short-term relief when caregivers need a break. Activities of daily living don't get overlooked, either, and round-the-clock supervision and a call system mean someone's always around to help.
People who want to fill their days can join in movie nights, arts and crafts in the arts room, community-sponsored events, religious and educational programs, or just relax in the lounge areas, courtyard, or café where dining is available all day, plus room service if that's what someone prefers; there's garden space, a barber/salon for haircuts, and mail and newspaper delivery, so life can still feel normal. Access to computers, Wifi, cable TV, and recreation rooms adds some variety, and there's transportation and parking for trips out and about. The place keeps up with housekeeping and laundry, and there's a maintenance crew on-hand too, so residents don't have to worry about chores.
The center belongs to Genesis HealthCare, which runs more than 200 skilled nursing locations across the country and manages a large network of medical staff, so residents get the benefits of experienced support. Ridgewood Center also offers care for non-ambulatory residents, people with dementia, and chronically ill seniors, providing things like coordinated transportation, interpreter services for those who need them, case management, nutrition planning, and even therapy dogs now and then. Visitors notice Ridgewood Center keeps a 3.9 out of 5 rating for customer satisfaction, and the facility uses dedicated admission phone lines for better communication between families and staff. While the building and programs are set up to handle both short and long stays, folks can find options for comprehensive care-whatever their situation might call for.
