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Forest Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · West Jefferson, NC
Front entrance of a senior living facility with rocking chairs Outdoor space with grass and fencing, surrounded by trees Covered outdoor seating area with rocking chairs Common area with tables and a piano

Forest Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · West Jefferson, NC
151 Village Park Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Forest Ridge

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.

Facility Direct Line (336) 649-4272
Facility Direct Line (336) 649-4272
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #231 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st out of 388 homes in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #538 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 538th out of 573 homes in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
28%
Rank #215 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 240 homes in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
17 / 60
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyAshe
License NumberHAL-005-016

Staffing

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Leadership

ContactJulia Steingass, Director of Corporate Compliance (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 18 deficiencies 21 inspections 0 penalties 15 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (21% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (21% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1846 This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 61% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.92.2 This facility has 59% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (0.9 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 59% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2121 This facility has total inspections in line with the North Carolina average (21 vs. NC avg 21).— At avg
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1519 This facility has 21% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (15 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 21% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 71%90% This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (71% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 19% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 2, 2024 inspection found one medication documentation deficiency involving zolpidem without physician order or administration records.
  • September 6, 2023 construction survey cited three fire safety deficiencies including missing sprinkler test report, non-ready fire extinguishers, and a non-operating exhaust fan.
  • August 4, 2022 annual survey documented four serious care failures including delayed emergency response after a fall and missed medication doses for mood stabilization.
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
105.50 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Jefferson's city center to Forest Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

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Asheville (Stockwood)
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NC AVG 72
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West Jefferson
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #231 / 388
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Facility 1
NC AVG 33
Rank #538 / 573
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Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
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River Landing At Sandy Ridge
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Colfax
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
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NC AVG 33
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Carolina Village
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Hendersonville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
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82
Facility 82
NC AVG 33
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Facility 99.50/200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Ridge

Is Forest Ridge in a walkable area?

Forest Ridge has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Forest Ridge?

According to NC state health department records, Forest Ridge's license number is HAL-005-016.

What is the occupancy rate at Forest Ridge?

Forest Ridge's occupancy is 28%.

Are pets allowed at Forest Ridge?

No, Forest Ridge has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Forest Ridge have?

Forest Ridge has 60 beds.

Are there photos of Forest Ridge?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Forest Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Forest Ridge?

Forest Ridge is located at 151 Village Park Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

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