Continuing care
Ridgewood Care Centre adheres to the continuing care concept, offering a choice of three levels of care allowing each resident to live at his or her own pace, enjoying a lifestyle tailored to that pace. There is totally independent living, assisted living and skilled health care for indivivuals requiring 24-hour attention.
Ridgewood is staffed by knowledgeable, caring medical and social professionals, skilled in providing the highest quality of life that each resident`s health allows.
Our Facilities
Independent living
Ridgewood Care Centre contains a number of bedsitters, one roomed apartments designed for independent living with safety appointed bathrooms and ample cupboard space to accommodate each resident's belongings. You may also bring your own furniture to add a mark of personal distinction to your home.
Assisted living
Assisted living is an intermediate level of care that allows the resident to maintain as much independence as possible. Support personnel are available at all times to assist with dressing, bathing and other activities of daily living.
Skilled health care
The skilled nursing care, is for residents recovering from short-term illness or who need round-the-clock attention. The Ridgewood Care Centre includes general semi-private and private wards and is well equipped and staffed by professional nurses and nursing aids, trained to enhance your personal comfort and well-being.
Other Facilities
Each resident's physical, social, emotional and spiritual support needs are of great importance at Ridgewood. With this in mind some of the numerous facilities on offer include the following:
- Bright and cheerful dining room
- Comfortable library
- Non-denominational chapel service
- Scheduled transportation to medical appointents, shopping and local events
- Social and recreational activities
- Laundry service
- Resident hairdresser
- Daily housekeeping service
- Exercise classes
