Occupancy rate
28%
In line with North Carolina averageForest Ridge
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Forest Ridge
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Residing in the serene community of West Jefferson, NC, the Forest Ridge is a trusted senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of comfortable and spacious accommodations including private studios, shared suites, and studio deluxe are available. In terms of memory care, a program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.
The community is dedicated to providing top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities and wellness programs. With Forest Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a worthwhile living experience.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 1 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with North Carolina averageOccupied beds
17 / 60
Average residents
85 per day
StatusActive
CountyAshe
License NumberHAL-005-016
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJulia Steingass, Director of Corporate Compliance
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Forest Ridge
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
21 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Results
15 resulted in violations
6 found no issues
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Latest inspection
Date
April 2, 2024
Annual Inspection18 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
North Carolina average: 46 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Forest Ridge
The most recent inspection on April 2, 2024, identified deficiencies related to medication recordkeeping, including missing physician orders and documentation for a controlled substance. Earlier inspections showed a mix of issues primarily involving medication administration, medication cart security, and building safety concerns such as fire safety equipment and trip hazards. Complaint investigations included a substantiated case in 2022 involving delayed emergency response and medication administration failures, and a 2020 investigation found deficiencies in infection control during a COVID-19 outbreak. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring medication management and safety issues with some improvements in addressing prior deficiencies, but recent findings indicate ongoing challenges in medication documentation.
Compare Assisted Living around North Carolina The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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