Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center sits at 30 4th Avenue in Curwensville, Pennsylvania and is part of the Bonamour Health Group, with ownership tied to Mordechai Zidele and Yeshayahu Zidele, each holding a 50% stake, and Bonamour Health Group LLC overseeing things since November 2024, so the place has quite a history and some big names behind it. It's a for-profit nursing home that cares for about 103 people each day, though there are 131 certified beds if need be, and between 51 and 200 employees keep things running, with Michael Perlock as administrator, Ben Ruggles overseeing as nurse manager, Louann Rader as a registered nurse, Brenda Sprague as Director of Nursing, and Josh Brechtel handling Business Development, so there's a whole team working together, and everyone seems to have pretty lengthy titles and qualifications, which is always nice to see.
The place offers continuing care, which means residents can get independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care depending on what's needed; so, people can move in and stay even if their care needs change over time. They cover both short-term and long-term stays, and you'll see a wide range of healthcare services, including rehabilitation and wound care, diabetic management, cardiac hospice support, joint replacement therapy, tracheotomy management, IV antibiotic therapy, and even respiratory rehabilitation, which speaks to how they handle different medical needs under one roof, and there's always someone on site like licensed nurses or certified nursing assistants drafting personalized care plans.
Living at Ridgeview, residents get a private furnished room with a bathroom, cable TV, a phone, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, plus Wi-Fi for those who want that sort of thing, and the place has emergency alert systems in the rooms and throughout, which gives a bit of peace of mind for anyone worried about sudden health events. The kitchen is run by a professional chef serving restaurant-style dining with all-day options, and they take care to offer meals for special diets, allergies, and diabetes, with housekeeping and laundry-including dry cleaning-taken care of by staff, making things easier for both residents and their families, who can also tap into family support services offered there.
The grounds have lots of spots where residents can visit or spend time, from outdoor common spaces, gardens, and walking paths to indoor areas like a fitness room, spa, wellness room, arts and crafts spots, a movie theater, a library, and game rooms, so folks who want to stay active or just enjoy a bit of leisure have plenty to do. There's programming every day-some of it run by staff, some by residents, and there are outdoor activities, arts, music nights, movie nights, and fitness classes, all meant to keep people engaged and social with their neighbors.
Transportation services help people get to appointments and events, plus parking for visitors, and they provide help with moving in and even have a concierge service, which means residents and families aren't left to figure things out by themselves when they first arrive. Staff nurse hours sit at 3.19 per resident per day, which falls below the state average of 3.9, so if nurse staffing is a top concern, that's something to keep in mind.
Ridgeview's recent inspection on October 24, 2024, recorded 20 deficiencies, with two infection-related. Over time there have been 55 total, including three about infection control, and others connected to pharmacy service, especially around medication use-like psychotropic drug management-and care planning. So, while the place offers many services and a friendly, homelike environment, there are areas needing attention, especially related to medications, infection control, and making sure assessments are accurate.
The care atmosphere stays warm and homelike, and visitors or potential new residents are greeted in a friendly way, and it's set up for tours to help people get a feel for the place. Ridgeview focuses on promoting resident wellness and independence, and the team works hard to give personalized support, whether someone's in for a short rehab stint or needs longer-term nursing assistance.
