Putnam Ridge sits on Mount Ebo in Brewster, NY, and has 160 beds for skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation, along with memory care and a secured environment for seniors with cognitive impairment, offering help with showering, dressing, bathroom needs, and hygiene. The staff and caregivers here work around the clock and have a reputation for being friendly, helpful, and kind, which makes a big difference in creating a cheerful community with people who care, and they do everything from cooking homemade meals that suit medical needs like diabetes or high blood pressure to providing therapy, exercise, and special events, like music sessions and pet therapy, that let residents stay mentally and physically active. The rooms, both private and semi-private, come with free WiFi and cable TV, and the whole facility feels welcoming thanks to bright common spaces, lovely gardens, and tidy lawns, while the building itself mixes old-world charm with modern touches and had a recent remodel which added to the elegant dining rooms and social areas.
There are quite a few programs here, including short-term rehab with three hours of therapy a day, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, hospice, respite care, home care with trained aides for seniors living at home, and even an Adult Day Care Program, plus specialized medical supports like onsite dialysis, TPN, pain management, tracheotomy care, IV antibiotics, and wound care. The facility holds Alzheimer's events and awards for excellence in activity programming, and the memory care unit is designed to prevent wandering and keep each person safe, while offering tailored dementia therapies and activities. Residents get transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping, and places of worship, which really helps with keeping things simple for seniors who no longer drive. Amenities include elegant restaurant-style dining, recreation rooms, a library, private lounges, a beauty parlor, a barber, wellness areas, a spa, a book room, concierge services, and garden spaces for relaxing outside. There are fitness classes, tabletop games, movie nights, art programs, music therapy, and regular social events, all aimed at making sure everyone has something to look forward to and ways to connect with others.
Putnam Ridge has a full-time Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner, aiming to keep care personalized, whether someone needs ongoing help with a chronic illness, help after a hospital stay, or memory care support. This is a privately owned place that covers a wide range of senior needs in a single location, and its large size doesn't get in the way of feeling personal, with staff focusing on both medical and daily quality of life. Visitors can view virtual tours and highlight videos to get a sense of the place before coming for a visit. This is a large, state-of-the-art facility with a long-standing reputation for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and personalized care, offering services and programs to help as people age and their needs change.
