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Seniors looking for premium care and services in the Bennington, Nebraska area will find a warm and welcoming community in Ridgewood Senior Living. As part of the Heritage Communities senior living brand, the compassionate and dedicated staff at Ridgewood encapsulate the belief of “Living Better”, providing above and beyond the bare minimum of care.
Upon establishing rapport with residents, programs are tailored to each individual to fit their needs and uniqueness, whether it be for independent living, assisted living, or memory care for those facing the challenges of conditions like Alzheimer’s or the different types of dementia. 24-hour assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and medical management empowers residents to focus on spending time on what fills them with joy and purpose in life. A safe, secure environment means that Ridgewood seniors can enjoy the privacy of bright and cozy living apartments, restaurant-quality dining, stimulating activities, socialization opportunities, and concierge transportation for a change of pace. Residents at Ridgewood have everything they need to experience the best from their golden years.
Similar to the Nebraska average: 70.3%Ridgewood Senior Living is legally operated by Gahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, Llc, and administrated by Sarah Gebhardt.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 52 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (6 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2013.
| 0.5 | 4 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NE avg 4).↓ 88% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 18, 2023, showed no deficiencies and confirmed the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as an assisted-living facility with an Alzheimer's memory care endorsement. Earlier inspections similarly found the facility in compliance with licensing standards and no substantiated complaints. Prior complaint investigations from 2018 and 2014 were unsubstantiated or found compliance in key areas, though isolated deficiencies were noted in housekeeping, staff orientation, and dietary practices in 2014. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates the facility has maintained compliance with regulatory requirements over time, with no recent issues reported.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
217.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bennington's city center to Ridgewood Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.22 miles to nearest hospital (Nebraska Spine + Pain Center)
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Ridgewood Senior Living is located in Bennington, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Aksarben Village Senior Living Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Omaha (South Central Omaha) | 105 | Yes | 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10 | - | A+ | Colleen Jones | Mid O, LP | 7 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Ridgewood Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bennington | 88 | Yes | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16 | 72.7% | A+ | Sarah Gebhardt | Gahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, LLC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Westgate Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Omaha (South Central Omaha) | 80 | Yes | 50 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 35 | 75.0% | A+ | Verlynn Winnicki | Snh Neb Tenant LLC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Remington Heights Retirement |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RH Retirement Homes | Omaha (West Omaha) | 79 | Yes | 45 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25 | 36.7% | A+ | Heather Holmes | - | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.7 |
| Riverside Lodge Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Grand Island | 75 | Yes | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37 | - | A+ | Kimberly Andrews | - | 7 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
The legal owner and operator of Ridgewood Senior Living is Gahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, Llc.
Ridgewood Senior Living has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NE state health department records, Ridgewood Senior Living's license number is ALF331.
Ridgewood Senior Living's occupancy is 73%.
Sarah Gebhardt is the administrator of Ridgewood Senior Living.
Ridgewood Senior Living has 88 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Ridgewood Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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