The Ridge at Lancaster
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lancaster, OH
The Ridge at Lancaster
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lancaster, OH
The Ridge at Lancaster is a residential assisted living home with independent living options that offers seniors a family-like treatment. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence for their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on their terms.
The Ridge has a tradition of caring that focuses on flexibility and comfort with various services and amenities, ensuring residents maintain an active daily living lifestyle with added support. Accommodations include fine dining programs, personalized care plans, ADLs, medication management, respite stays, and palliative services offered.
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 52 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyFairfield
Policies
Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Designated Smoking Area Available
Alcohol Allowed
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Kerri Romes, President
Email
[email protected]
Fax(740) 681-9344
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Ridge at Lancaster
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Inspection History
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OH average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Total citations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
February 25, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Resident satisfaction survey results
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Average score
91 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
2022 – 2023 Period
Care and services
75 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Environment
100 / 100
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Moving in
95 / 100
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Facility culture
91 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Caregivers
96 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Spending time
88 / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Meals and dining
90 / 100
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility21/100
Ohio average46/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility50/100
Ohio average85/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility75/100
Ohio average89/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility75/100
Ohio average88/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility100/100
Ohio average94/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average98/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility100/100
Ohio average91/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Did you receive a thorough orientation to RIDGE AT LANCASTER?
This facility92/100
Ohio average70/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility93/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility100/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility63/100
Ohio average78/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility83/100
Ohio average81/100
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility89/100
Ohio average85/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility94/100
Ohio average86/100
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility95/100
Ohio average81/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility100/100
Ohio average87/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Would you highly recommend RIDGE AT LANCASTER to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility79/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility95/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility95/100
Ohio average88/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility95/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility95/100
Ohio average84/100
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility95/100
Ohio average85/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility100/100
Ohio average90/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility100/100
Ohio average88/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility78/100
Ohio average71/100
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility79/100
Ohio average63/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility79/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility84/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility94/100
Ohio average83/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility94/100
Ohio average93/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility95/100
Ohio average87/100
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility95/100
Ohio average73/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility74/100
Ohio average68/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility89/100
Ohio average81/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility89/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility95/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility95/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to The Ridge at Lancaster's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.67 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Fairfield Medical Center)
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Assisted Living in Ohio
The Ridge at Lancaster is located in Lancaster, Ohio.
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The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
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| Bickford of Lancaster |
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.
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. | Lancaster (Wacker Heights) | 92 | Yes | 8 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - | 89 | 2 |
| The Ridge at Lancaster |
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. | Lancaster (Whittier Drive South) | 42 | Yes | 52 | - | A+ | - | 91 | 1 |
| Primrose Retirement Community of Lancaster |
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. | Lancaster | - | Yes | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 91 | - |
| Reflections 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.
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. | Lancaster | - | Yes | 6 | - | A+ | Dennis Downing | 90 | - |
| Scott‘s Place |
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. | Lancaster | - | Yes | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridge at Lancaster
What neighborhood is The Ridge at Lancaster in?
The Ridge at Lancaster is in the Whittier Drive South neighborhood of Lancaster.
Is The Ridge at Lancaster in a walkable area?
The Ridge at Lancaster has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the best email address for The Ridge at Lancaster?
The team at The Ridge at Lancaster can be reached at [email protected].
How many beds does The Ridge at Lancaster have?
The Ridge at Lancaster has 42 beds.
Has The Ridge at Lancaster had any recent deficiencies or citations?
The Ridge at Lancaster has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
What is the phone number of The Ridge at Lancaster?
(740) 653-5300 will put you in contact with the team at The Ridge at Lancaster.
What county is The Ridge at Lancaster located in?
The Ridge at Lancaster is in Fairfield County.
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