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Ridgewood Residential Care Home 3 in Northridge, CA

Ridgewood Residential Care Home 3 is an assisted living community in Northridge, CA.

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19231 Dearborn Street, Northridge, CA 91324

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3.8 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Ridgewood Residential Care Home 3

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Many residents and families describe the staff as caring and responsive.

A significant number of reviews praise the staff for being kind, attentive, and helpful, including CNAs, nurses, supervisors, and recreation staff. Several reviewers say residents stayed clean, well-fed, and well cared for, and some highlight being able to reach staff for questions. A few reviews directly contrast the experience with other settings or emphasize how much they appreciated the team’s compassion.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call bell responsiveness concerns

Some reviewers report long waits or problems getting help.

While some people say help was prompt, multiple reviews describe delays when calling for assistance. Complaints include call lights going off without urgency, difficulty reaching nurses, and disconnected calls. One review specifically mentions a long wait time in response to the call bell, and another describes staff taking breaks at the same time and leaving patients waiting.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medication and diabetes handling

There are concerns about how medication needs are followed.

At least a couple of reviews raise issues about medication and health management. One reviewer describes a diabetic and blood pressure-related concern where blood sugar and blood pressure checks were not being done and pain medication delays caused distress. Another reviewer says medical care and staff actions felt lacking, even though medication arrangements were handled.

common 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is repeatedly noted

Residents and families repeatedly describe the building as clean.

Several reviews specifically call out cleanliness as a priority. One describes daily cleaning of rooms and hallways, as well as frequent cleaning in shared spaces. Other reviewers also mention the facility being clean and organized, and recommend it for seniors living.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and recreation feel supportive

Residents describe activities and recreation teams as helpful.

A few reviews highlight activity and recreation staff as being supportive and family-oriented. One reviewer praises specific members of the activity team for being helpful and for providing what residents need, and another describes the recreation department and social side as making patients feel at home. Another mentions therapy and crew support alongside day-to-day services.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (11 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (11 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (22 miles away) Los Angeles International (22 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Northridge, California offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. With several restaurants nearby such as Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill and Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are cafes like Porto's Bakery & Cafe and multiple pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy within close proximity for daily needs. For recreation, residents can enjoy parks such as Parthenia Park and Chatsworth Park North, as well as cultural activities at the nearby AMC Porter Ranch 9 theater. Healthcare facilities including the Veterans Administration Hospital and various physicians' offices are also easily accessible in the area. Overall, this part of Northridge provides a balanced mix of amenities for comfortable senior living.

Restaurants

  • Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill (0.3 miles)
  • Yard House (0.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.5 miles)
  • Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Stonefire Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Del Taco (2.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Winnetka Bowl (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Parthenia Park (2.8 miles)
  • Chatsworth Park North (3.9 miles)
  • Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park (3.9 miles)
  • Encino Bike Path (4.4 miles)
  • Lake Balboa Park (4.6 miles)
  • Shadow Ranch Park (4.9 miles)
  • O'Melveny Park (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Porter Ranch 9 (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Veterans Administration (4 miles)
  • Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Tebi, Sina Dr - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Diabetes Education (6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Emergency (7.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (4.2 miles)
  • Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • UCLA Health Woodland Hills (4.7 miles)
  • Evan Bachner Evan J Bachner MD (5.1 miles)
  • Center For Orthopaedic Specialists (5.1 miles)
  • Providence Medical Institute West Hills OB-GYN (5.1 miles)
  • Liberty Pacific Advanced Imaging | West Hills (5.2 miles)
  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute (5.9 miles)
  • Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Bible Church (5 miles)

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