Forest Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care sits at the base of Mount Jefferson, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and views of Mt. Jefferson State Park, and the place keeps a small, family-like feeling, so folks get to know each other pretty well, and that makes it easy to settle in whether you need a little help or a lot. The community charges monthly fees based on care needs, with semi-private rooms around $2,620 and studio rooms about $3,660 each month, and there's no big buy-in or long-term commitment required, since you pay just the monthly costs that bundle in utilities like electricity, water, cable, and Wi-Fi. Meals are included and come three times a day, served restaurant-style in a dining room, and they cater to different preferences, like kosher or vegetarian, and snacks show up three times a day too, so there's something for most everyone.
Rooms have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, wall-to-wall carpeting, wireless emergency response systems, and you can choose between private and shared options. The staff includes registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and personal care aides available day and night, and they'll help people with things like medication reminders, mobility, or getting from bed to wheelchair, and a doctor's on call, with visiting nurses and therapists like podiatrists and occupational or speech therapists coming by when needed. Folks who need memory care, including those with Alzheimer's or dementia, get specialized support in a secured wing where technology like resident bracelets helps watch for wandering, and there's a memory program called Pathways to Discovery with cognitive games and custom care.
You'll find activities every day, both in and out of the building, since a full-time social director plans things like field trips, music, gardening, and tabletop games, plus there's a library, computer room, wellness programs, fitness equipment, plus piano, and salon services, and a hot tub spa, so if you want to join something or just relax, there are options. Housekeeping and laundry come weekly, and in-house maintenance keeps things in order, while linen service and private cleaning are regular too. Residents can age in place, with different care levels for changing needs, including help for those who need more medical attention or are at risk for wandering. Transportation's set up for appointments or shopping, there's parking for residents and guests, and a busline runs nearby, plus the place welcomes veterans and can help with VA aid assistance, and they accept private pay, social security, insurance, or veteran's benefits.
Common areas include lounges with fireplaces, indoor and outdoor sitting spots, a shaded patio, and there's a private dining room if family comes to visit, and people can take part in onsite devotional services or activities offsite. The community offers hospice and respite care, allows smoking outside, and keeps a calm setting bordered by state park land, so there's wildlife and mountain views from windows or outdoor walks. You'll see that the place puts focus on decent care, resident safety, and a person-centered approach, and they don't allow pets, but otherwise keep it pretty flexible for whatever's needed as people age.
