Ridgecrest Community Care Center is located in West Monroe, Louisiana, and provides a range of care services primarily focused on nursing-home care, with additional assisted living services. The facility is designed to cater to various resident needs, offering a range of specialized care options such as memory care, stroke care, and hospice support. Ridgecrest is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since October 2001. The facility boasts a variety of medical and therapeutic services, including IV therapies, podiatry, dental care, wound care, and pain management. Residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to support their rehabilitation and health maintenance. Additionally, Ridgecrest features a barber and beauty salon, ensuring that residents have access to grooming and personal care amenities.
Ridgecrest Community Care Center supports its residents with a variety of programs designed to enhance their quality of life. The center has clubs and communities to engage residents socially and offers family counseling services to support families and residents alike. For those needing temporary care, Ridgecrest offers respite care services. The center employs a 24-hour licensed practical nurse (LPN) team to provide continuous medical attention and administer care to its 105 current occupants. While resident reviews commend the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and the creation of a welcoming and home-like environment, there are also critiques that highlight areas for improvement. Concerns have been raised regarding inadequate communication among medical professionals, staffing shortages, particularly at night, and issues with cleanliness in food handling. Despite these challenges, Ridgecrest remains a community that values family-like care and seeks to address these issues to improve overall care quality.
Costs at this community start at $4,359 and range up to $5,019. The average price in the community is $4,689, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,692. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
