Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care in Woodway, Texas, near Lake Waco, has served the area for over 30 years and sits on a large, tree-filled campus with manicured lawns, so folks get that quiet, home-like feeling without being too far from town. The community offers several types of care all in one place, including independent living apartments, assisted living suites, specialized memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and skilled nursing with both private and semi-private rooms, which means if health needs change, residents can shift between services without moving away from the same familiar place and faces. Ridgecrest has nursing staff on site day and night, so medical supervision and help are always available, and folks who need help with things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine get support from experienced staff. For seniors who want to stay active, there's a good variety of activities, social programs, and outings, along with spacious outdoor areas, walking paths, gardens, and a gardening area where you can get some fresh air or just sit under the trees.
Amenities like a restaurant-style dining room, all-day cafe, professional chef, movie theater, activity and arts room, fitness room, beauty salon, and computer center let residents keep busy or just relax, and there's a library and game room for quieter times, too. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning help keep chores to a minimum, so daily life stays simple, and there's Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, and private bathrooms and kitchenettes in living spaces to make things more comfortable. The facility provides transportation around town, parking, and even move-in help when someone's first arriving, and the concierge desk assists with daily needs. Memory care here has specialized activities and 24-hour oversight for folks with cognitive challenges, and there's hospice care, respite stays for caregivers' temporary relief, and both short- and long-term rehabilitation available. Laboratory, pharmacy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, mental health support, stroke recovery, X-rays, and wound care are all part of the healthcare offerings, allowing residents' needs to be met in-house most of the time. Ridgecrest operates with a professional team of licensed and registered nurses, several with years of experience, offering consistent care and regular communication, and the staff is known for sticking around rather than turning over quickly.
The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid and holds a current state license, with recent inspections earning it an A- grade for almost no deficiencies, but overall it's rated C based on review averages, which puts it in a middle spot rather than the very top or bottom. Residents' council meetings let people share concerns and suggestions, though there's no formal family council. Ridgecrest is a for-profit, privately owned Limited Liability company that focuses on providing respectful, compassionate care, always aiming to help people age in place safely and with dignity. Though it's not the fanciest, people do talk about the consistent team, the friendly environment, and the modern, comfortable updates done to the rooms and common areas. Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care provides a full range of care and services for seniors, aiming to make every day comfortable, safe, and as lively or restful as residents want, adjusting help as their needs change.
