Ridge Care Assisted Living Facility sits about 4.9 miles outside of Princeton, West Virginia, in a quiet spot where seniors can get different levels of care, whether they need simple help or more support like dementia or Parkinson's care, and there's a state license, number 507438, showing it's officially approved by West Virginia for up to 78 residents, though the community feels medium-sized with 16 licensed beds and several types of rooms, including studios, two-bedrooms, shared options, and fully furnished units that have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air-conditioning, telephone, internet, cable TV, and emergency pull cords. The staff, including specialized caregivers for dementia and Alzheimer's, stays on site around the clock, offering supervision, help with bathing, dressing, moving, and medication, along with personal care for those with diabetes, mobility issues, or other health needs, and they provide transfers, incontinence care, scheduled bathroom reminders, and support with meals for special diet needs whether you're diabetic, have allergies, or need pureed foods. The facility runs regular fitness and wellness programs, counseling, social activities, religious services in a chapel, and even has memory care, arts and crafts classes, music therapy, a theatre room, pet therapy, and outings for an active lifestyle, plus there are relaxing spaces like a large library, beauty shop, communal kitchen, outdoor decks, walking paths, and gardens where one can sit awhile or take a walk if the weather's nice.
Residents get three meals a day, with a chef preparing the food and snacks between, all tailored to personal taste and restrictions, and there's always a concern for safety with a 24-hour security system, well-lit dining, secured apartments, and a staff ready to help if anyone falls or needs urgent care, plus maintenance and housekeeping so no one has to worry about chores like laundry, cleaning, home repairs, or even dry cleaning, and they'll also help with moving in. Privacy is respected, but there's encouragement for socializing, with plenty of group events, computer classes, movie nights, wellness programs, and transportation provided for errands, medical appointments, and visits to religious facilities, though the community rating based on reviews stands low, just 1 out of 10, so anyone looking should visit, ask questions, and look around before deciding. Ridge Care accepts different payment types, like long-term care insurance, Veterans Aid and Attendance, plus private pay, and claims also to have some options for Medicare and Medicaid, but they aren't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and don't take Medicare for care services. The atmosphere tries to be homelike, with friendly staff who some say go above and beyond, family meetings for support, a pet-friendly policy, safety features such as grab bars and emergency alerts, and a general focus on helping each person feel safe, respected, and cared for every single day.
