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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.
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Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (54% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (58% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 46 | This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 61% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 5.01 | This facility has 54% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 54% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 21 | This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (8 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 8 | 19 | This facility has 58% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (8 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 58% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Transportation Services
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Forest Ridge
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Jefferson's city center to Forest Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center | AL MC NH SNF | North Wilkesboro | 102
Facility
102
NC AVG
72
Rank
#75 / 387 | No |
61
Facility
61
NC AVG
36
Rank
#66 / 536 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#133 / 232 | - | 104.00/200
Facility
104.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#28 / 321 | 6 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#40 / 333 | - | |
| Brookdale Reidsville | AL MC | Reidsville | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
72
Rank
#166 / 387 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
NC AVG
36
Rank
#289 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 321 | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Walnut Ridge | AL NH MC | Walnut Cove | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
72
Rank
#221 / 387 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
36
Rank
#150 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#33 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Forest Ridge | AL MC | West Jefferson | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | No | - |
28.3%
Facility
28.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#218 / 232 | - | 105.50/200
Facility
105.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#5 / 321 | 8 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Navion of Rocky Mount | AL MC | Rocky Mount (Northgreen) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
36
Rank
#245 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Suite |
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Ridge
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.
Has Forest Ridge had any deficiencies?
Forest Ridge has had 18 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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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