Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living gives seniors many levels of care in one place, so folks can move in when they need help and stay as their needs change, and it's part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community owned by a for-profit company called Arabella Healthcare Management. The facility covers skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehab after hospital stays, independent living, assisted living, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, adult day services, home care, and hospice services, while this community accepts Medicaid and Medicare and offers about 69 certified beds for residents who need help with everyday living or complex health needs. The staff provides around-the-clock supervision and care, with nurses present between 12 and 16 hours a day and backup always nearby, so there's help for bathing, dressing, and transferring, and this goes along with medication management, support for psychological and mental illness, incontinence care, diabetes management, and catheter or colostomy care if that's needed for residents.
There's a range of therapies available, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, restorative services, specialty rehab, and even respiratory care if a doctor orders it, with the idea that folks can regain independence in moving around, handling daily tasks, and getting back some strength after sickness or surgery, and many residents have shared success stories about getting back to activities they enjoy. The facility uses a team approach, where staff are friendly and focus on treating everyone with dignity and respect, and there are custom care plans for each person, and a resident and family council helps make sure the facility hears and addresses concerns. Ridgeway takes part in infection control and safety programs, though inspectors have noted some compliance issues and infection control problems in the past, and nurse turnover here is high, about 71.6%, which is higher than the state average, with daily nurse staffing about 3.39 hours per resident (the state average is 3.9). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave Ridgeway a slightly below average rating, so folks should be aware of recent inspection reports and history.
The facility itself feels bright and cheerful, with a mix of private and shared rooms that have private bathrooms, cable TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, telephones, and kitchenettes, and the community features a library, game room, arts and activity spaces, a wellness or spa room, a movie theater, outdoor walking paths, and gardens so folks can get fresh air. There are regular programs for fitness, music, arts, and crafts, as well as scheduled activities that offer residents a chance to stay social, and transportation services help residents get to appointments or events outside the community. Residents can join in community-sponsored activities, use the fitness room and business area, and take part in group wellness programs or just stroll along the outdoor paths. Ridgeway aims to keep things safe and has a call system in every room for emergencies, and the staff provides adaptive equipment when needed to help residents move around and stay as independent as possible.
Ridgeway's approach is to blend medical needs with things that make life comfortable and engaging, and even though staffing and inspection concerns have come up, many residents and families say the community makes an effort to provide gentle, respectful care and to support recovery and well-being.
