Ridgewood Center, a part of Genesis Healthcare in Bedford, New Hampshire, is a comprehensive care facility offering a range of services primarily focused on nursing home care, with supplemental assisted living options. The center caters to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents, including specialized support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through its memory care program. Ridgewood Center maintains a robust therapeutic approach, providing residents with access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Medical support at the center encompasses a wide array of services such as pain management, wound care, vision and hearing care, dental services, and dialysis. The facility also accommodates the religious needs of its residents, offering Catholic services and hospice care for those in need of end-of-life support.
Ridgewood Center houses approximately 140 occupants and is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, participating in these programs since May 1995. The facility is equipped with various amenities, including a barber/beauty salon, and offers clubs and communities for social engagement, as well as laundry and dry cleaning services. Ridgewood Center’s environment is described as clean and caring, supported by a staff known for their professional and compassionate approach to personalized resident care. Despite occasional past criticisms related to staffing and language barriers, reviews indicate significant improvements have been made. The facility is praised for its warm atmosphere, where residents can partake in organized activities and events. Families frequently express gratitude for the high quality of care their loved ones receive, often noting the attentive nature and dedication of specific staff members.
Costs at this community start at $2,500 and range up to $12,270. The average price in the community is $7,385, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,783. 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.