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151 Village Park Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694

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Pamela G
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Wonderful place
Forest Ridge has been a wonderful place for my mom. The staff has been helpful and friendly. The food is healthy and delicious. The facility is kept clean. Mom enjoys the activities she participates in also.

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Forest Ridge

Forest Ridge is an assisted living and memory care community offering extensive services and amenities in a picturesque home at the foot of West Jefferson. With striking views of the unique physical features of Ashe County, the community is centered conveniently close to local churches, medical care, and shopping centers.

Highly-trained staff at Forest Ridge deliver quality accommodating care to their residents in a warm, friendly environment. Make yourself at home by lounging by the fireplace or on the shaded patio when the weather permits. In their restaurant-style dining room, feast on nutritious, seasonal menus designed by dieticians among your newfound friends and community staff.

Comfortable private and shared apartments offer privacy and solitude, while diverse community activities promote activity and engagement. A full-time social director plans programs and events like wellness programs, card clubs, and local outings to help keep residents healthy, social, and active during their stay at Forest Ridge.

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Amenities
at Forest Ridge

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Room Service
  • International Cuisine
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Cooking Club
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Christian Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Activities Off-site
  • Walking Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Activities On-site
  • Wii Bowling
  • Book Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Bible Study Group
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim

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for Forest Ridge

9.1Review score15 reviews
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3 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Forest Ridge with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Forest Ridge has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.7
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Forest Ridge with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Forest Ridge has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Pamela G - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 25, 2025
5.0
Wonderful place
Forest Ridge has been a wonderful place for my mom. The staff has been helpful and friendly. The food is healthy and delicious. The facility is kept clean. Mom enjoys the activities she participates in also.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
3
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello Pamela, Thank you for your review and for giving us a 5-star rating!
Patti G - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 24, 2025
5.0
Moved my step mother in law last week
All the staff made it an easy and effortless transition for my stepmother-in-law to move from rehab to assisted living. Overall great facility and best decision for our family in this difficult time. If you are considering a move for a loved one, check them out.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello, Patti. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about our community. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
Elsie Eldreth - Resident/client
Assisted Living
February 24, 2025
5.0
Intake of my mother as a client
[name removed] and [name removed] were amazing. They understood and were very carrying. Easy and went fast getting ready for us. Make momma very comfortable. They came to visit us in the emergency Department of Ashe Hospital and explained how their system worked and went over their system. They make the hospital staff understand what we needed and understood what the nurses and Doctors wanted for momma. I could not ask for a more supportive two ladies. I cried and they were so supportive of me.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello, Elsie. Thank you for your review. Our team appreciates your kind words and is grateful we could support you and your mother when you needed an extra hand. As always, please let our team know if you or she needs anything; we are here to help.
Gwynita - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
5.0
You [name removed] our day!
Well, it’s been exactly two months since we left out loved one in your care. The adjustment has been so much better than I expected…from an irritable, agitated soul to an agreeable, easy going human. Thank you so much for helping with the transition.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello, Gwynita. We greatly appreciate your review and five-star rating. We are so happy that your loved one is thriving in our community. If you or your loved one need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
kathy elliott - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
4.0
Care at Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge is a very good place for a loved one to be took care of. The staff is very caring and compassionate. My mom is treated with respect as well as my family when we visit. My one concern is that my mom’s laundry gets missing or mixed up with her roommate. Even though that is an inconvenience, I would still recommend this facility to others. If I had to voice a concern, it would be that there isn’t a way to get inside unless someone lets you in and that could take a few minutes. Need to have a bell to announce someone waiting to get in.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello Kathy, Thank you for reviewing our community. We want to learn more about the laundry mix-up to resolve the issue. Regarding access to our community, our policy ensures that we check in all family members and guests to maintain the safety of our residents and team members. If you would like, you can inform us of your arrival in advance, and we will make sure a team member is at the desk to assist you with community access. Don't hesitate to contact our Regional Director of Operations, Kyle Jones, at kyle.jones@navionseniorsl.com to discuss these items.
Karen H - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
5.0
Friendly staff, always puts your loved ones first.
At Forest Ridge all the staff are amazing and they will go far and beyond to help make the stay of your loved one to feel like they are at home. The place is always clean and when you walk in the staff always makes you feel welcome. They are very supportive with the family and they treat you like family.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello Karen, thank you for your excellent review of our community. We appreciate your time and the five stars!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 17, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
Review for Forest Ridge
I still see an issue with being understaffed. I guess it's still considered the best choice in this area.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
3
Response from Forest Ridge
May 22, 2024
Hello, Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the issues outlined in your review. Please be assured that we're actively working on solutions to better serve our residents and families. We're dedicated to continuous improvement, and your continued support is appreciated. If you have further concerns or suggestions, we encourage you to reach out to Kyle Jones, Regional Director of Operations, at kyle.jones@navionsl.com.
Vernon T - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 11, 2022
5.0
Great Care
My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are both balanced and favorable. Prior to the pandemic many activities and field trips were provided to the residents who chose to attend. In the past few months, all of these events have returned for the residents to enjoy. At Forest Ridge, the resident comes first and foremost. A top-notched leadership team and a caring and dedicated staff provide excellent care for the residents. These are very difficult jobs, and it takes special people to fulfill these tasks.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 3, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Tour of Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge seemed like a great place and we really liked it, we are actually still in touch with them in case things continue to decline where my loved one is at. The only turn off for us was when we went to visit the memory care side, we got a strong smell of urine. At the time we were looking, the location was further away than we would have liked.
Linda - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 4, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
A great supportive and excellent staff
We chose Forest Ridge because it came recommended to us. I called several places and when I called this facility, they said they had nurses on staff and would be able to deal with any of his medical needs instead of just sending him to the hospital. They also said eventually when he needed hospice, they would come to him and he would not have to move. Every staff member from the time they came to my home to evaluate him to the hospice nurses were wonderful. They were always so supportive and I always had a shoulder to cry on if needed. They were always so helpful with anything that we needed, especially with financial questions about the VA. I have only good things to say about them and I would highly recommend them to others who are looking.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
4
Karen - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 17, 2021
4.0
Verified Review
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side. There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
3
Shelby - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 11, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
my experience at forest ridge is beyond what i expected
The staff is very helpful, caring, and nice. The communication of the staff is amazing, I receive an email or call if there are any changes. They have taken care of my loved one and it has been a very good place. My loved one said it's bright and a happy place. She likes the food in this community also. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 30, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Beyond our expectations
This community has gone beyond our expectations in their care for our mother. I have not seen my mother so content in many years. She is taking part in the activities and on the field trips she has helped the needy kids pick-out school supplies, she helped a friend find a watch. The community is beautiful, clean and welcoming.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 27, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
A Good Experience
I just think Forest Ridge did a really good job on helping my loved one adjust to the atmosphere. It is a difficult time for anyone, but my loved one ended up liking it at Forest Ridge. It was a good experience.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Daughter in law - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 9, 2013
4.5
Verified Review
Things went well when we put her in f...
Things went well when we put her in for assisted living, but the only thing we've come up against, which nobody told us is we had already had her signed up and everything, my brother in law is power of attorney over her finances, and they told us there was a $3000 non refundable community fee, she was adding it non chalantly like everybody knew about it and they just looked at each other and said they thought the other person told us about it. Everything else has been pretty good, my brother in law says they get your money and then they don't care about nothing and they don't give us attention like when we first went. I know she's satisfied there, she says she likes it and more people come to see her there, she used to say negative things to my husband and she doesnt say things like that now.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
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