Ridgeview Residential Care

    122 RIDGEVIEW STREET, Youngwood, PA, 15697
    4.7 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean, caring home; staffing concerns

    I visited and was impressed by the friendly, attentive owners and staff, constant communication, spotless odor-free rooms, secure environment, homemade nutritious meals, and plentiful activities (crafts, games, weekly church) at a very reasonable rate. The shared living room with a large TV and private family areas felt comfortable and well maintained, though it's not the fanciest place. My concern: a few nurses seemed unfriendly and I was sometimes ignored - nurse's aide staffing felt thin, which makes me worry about consistency of care. Overall I'd recommend it for families on a budget who want a clean, caring home.

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    4.67 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • friendly owners
    • knowledgeable staff
    • compassionate staff
    • patient and pleasant employees
    • attentive staff
    • constant and clear communication
    • home-made nutritious food
    • meals pleasing
    • spotless rooms and facility
    • no odor
    • thorough cleaning and well maintained
    • comfortable and relaxing decor
    • safe and secure environment
    • shared living space and large main living room TV
    • many entertaining daily activities (crafts, games)
    • weekly church services
    • private family time areas
    • reasonable / nominal rates and affordable for families
    • high recommendations from several reviewers
    • overall wonderful care and loving personal care home
    • friendly residents

    Cons

    • reports of unfriendly nurses
    • instances where nurses ignored a resident or family member
    • concerns about care quality from some reviewers
    • not the most upscale or 'nicest' home
    • insufficient number of nurse's aides

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on cleanliness, friendliness, good communication, and affordability. Reviewers consistently highlight a spotless, odor-free facility with well-maintained, relaxing decor. Many note that the owners and most staff are friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant. Several reviewers specifically call out attentive staff and constant communication from management as strengths — leading to strong first impressions and multiple recommendations.

    Care quality is generally described positively: reviewers use words like "wonderful care," "loving personal care home," and state that their relatives are happy. However, there are isolated but important concerns about clinical staffing and bedside manners. A few reviews mention unfriendly nurses or feeling ignored by nursing staff, and one comment specifically notes there are not enough nurse's aides. These concerns suggest variability in nursing interactions and a potential staffing shortfall at times, which could affect the consistency of care even though the overall caregiving team receives praise.

    Facilities and cleanliness are clear strengths. Multiple summaries remark on spotless rooms, no odor, thorough cleaning, and an overall safe and secure environment. The facility is described as comfortable, home-like rather than luxurious — some reviewers even say it is "not the nicest home," which aligns with other comments that emphasize affordability and suitability for families with limited funds. The décor and layout support both shared social areas (large TV in the main living room) and private family spaces, contributing to a comfortable, homelike atmosphere.

    Dining and activities are another consistently positive area. Reviewers mention home-made, nutritious food with pleasing meals, and overall satisfaction with food quality. Programming includes many daily activities such as crafts and games, weekly church services, and other entertaining activities that engage residents. These offerings, combined with friendly residents, contribute to a socially active environment that reviewers appreciate.

    Management, communication, and value stand out as strengths. Several reviewers praise excellent or constant communication from staff and owners, which appears to build trust with families. The facility is repeatedly described as reasonably priced or nominal in cost, making it an attractive option for families with limited budgets. Many reviewers explicitly recommend the facility and note that relatives (for example, a sister) are happy there.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: the most frequent positives are cleanliness, friendliness of staff/owners, good communication, activities, and value. The primary negative pattern is occasional issues with nursing staff behavior or apparent understaffing of nurse's aides. Prospective families should weigh the strong track record on environment, daily life, and affordability against the possibility of variable nursing interactions. Visiting in person and speaking directly with nursing staff during a tour could help assess consistency of clinical care and determine whether staffing levels meet the prospective resident's needs.

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