Best Independent Living in Ridgeland, MS

Located at 650 Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, Summerhouse Beau Ridge is a 74-bed independent living and memory care community certified by CMS for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is privately operated by Ridgeland Opco, with administrator II, LLC. It carries a 2-star overall rating and a 2-star health inspection rating placing it 29.3% below the Mississippi state average.

Since 2019, four health inspections yielded 20 citations, roughly five per inspection. A June 2024 survey identified two serious deficiencies; one in quality-of-care practice, one in pharmacy, alongside 18 moderate findings. All deficiencies were corrected. Quality-of-life and resident-rights violations represent more than one-third of the citation history.

The facility paid a $10,000 federal civil penalty in June 2024.

Nursing care at 4 hours 9 minutes per resident daily falls 4% short of the Mississippi average. Weekend staffing is at 3 hours 13 minutes per resident, which runs 5% below state benchmark. The facility maintains 161 total staff (102 permanent employees, 59 contractors), with a resident-to-staff ratio of 1.44:1, which is 12% worse than the state average. Heavy reliance on contract labor (15.3% of total hours) characterizes the staffing model.

Fall-related serious injury occurs in only 0.9% of long-stay residents, well below the state rate of 3.2%. Antipsychotic medication use at 8.7% is substantially better than the 22% state average. However, bowel or bladder incontinence in low-risk residents reaches 31.7%, 48% above the state average. Influenza vaccination for long-stay residents stands at 91%, 6% below state standard.

Current occupancy at 67.9% represents a decline from historical levels above 90%. Admissions split between Medicare (46%) and private pay (52%), with minimal Medicaid at 2%.

Recent financial results show an operating loss of $72,500 against $10.4 million in revenue.

The facility is structured for independent living residents and those with memory care needs in a mixed-acuity community model.

A proud member of the renowned Sonida Senior Living community, The Waterford on Highland Colony offers a quality independent lifestyle. Seniors can expect nothing but compassion and kindness; they can feel comfortable with the team of dedicated staff ready to attend to any needs. The Waterford is a modest assisted living community that performs nothing less than exceptional service in a nurturing and cozy home-like environment.

Waterford strives to provide stress-free and enjoyable living for its residents, keeping the environment safe and secure. The retirement home’s hospitality extends to housekeeping, transportation, ADLs, medication management, engaging activities, and enriching programs.