Ridgewood Senior Living in Bennington, NE

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Ridgewood Senior Living in Bennington, NE

Ridgewood Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Bennington, NE.

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12301 North 149th Cir, Bennington, NE 68007

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 72 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2016

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Ridgewood Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Ridgewood Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its residents, reflecting the amenities and services provided. For a one-bedroom unit, the monthly cost is $3,550, which is slightly higher than the average in Washington County at $3,377 but remains more affordable compared to the state average of $3,167. The studio apartments are priced at $3,670, closely aligned with Washington County's rate of $3,623 and just above Nebraska's overall average of $3,728. For those seeking more space, a two-bedroom option is available for $4,240; this is notably higher than both county ($3,779) and state averages ($3,627). Overall, while Ridgewood Senior Living's prices may be above some local benchmarks for certain room types, they reflect a commitment to quality care and community living that many residents find invaluable.

Floor plansRidgewood Senior LivingWashington CountyNebraska
1 Bedroom$3,550$3,377$3,167
Studio$3,670$3,623$3,728
2 Bedrooms$4,240$3,779$3,627

Overall Review of Ridgewood Senior Living

differentiator 15 reviews mention this

Dining stands out with chef

Dining is frequently described as high quality with a chef involved in service.

Food comes up again and again, with residents and families calling the meals “amazing,” praising the chef or cook, and describing good variety. Several reviews also mention how meals are handled at the community, including a chef who meets residents in the dining room and encourages them to eat what’s served. A few reviewers temper this by noting concerns about quality or that changes in staffing may affect the food going forward.

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Activities and social time

Residents describe a busy schedule with activities that help them socialize.

Many reviews highlight on-site and community-led activities, including games, happy hour-type events, and group programming. Families specifically mention that their loved ones participate often, make friends, and don’t feel isolated. One criticism notes that activities did not meet expectations, so the experience may vary by unit or staffing at the time of the reviewer’s visit.

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Clean, well-kept facility feel

Cleanliness and upkeep are repeatedly mentioned as part of the overall feel.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean, well run, and kept safe, including comments about no noticeable odors and rooms being clean. Several also connect cleanliness to comfort and trust in the community. A smaller number of reviews raise maintenance and upkeep concerns such as minor issues and equipment problems, suggesting the condition may not be consistent over time.

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Location near daily conveniences

Residents and families like the small-town feel while still being near bigger options.

Reviews describe Ridgewood as offering a quiet, small-town atmosphere that’s still close to city conveniences. Families also mention it as an easy fit when balancing nearby errands or outings. There’s one contrary comment that the community felt too far away from family, so distance may matter depending on where loved ones live.

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Concerns about staffing coverage at night

Some residents’ families report problems with staffing coverage and responsiveness.

While many reviews are positive about caring help, a few are sharply critical about staffing levels, responsiveness, and supervision. One family describes a night-time emergency response that involved delays and communication problems, and another criticizes staffing on shift and how needs were handled. There are also reports of situations where staff presence during a tour or visit didn’t match expectations, including unanswered questions.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Eppley Airfield (14 miles away) Eppley Airfield (14 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bennington, Nebraska offers a variety of amenities and conveniences for senior living. With several restaurants nearby such as The Warehouse, Porky Butts BBQ, and R Taco, seniors can enjoy dining out without having to travel far. There are also plenty of parks in the area for leisurely walks or picnics, including Stone Creek Playground and Somerset Park. For those who enjoy cultural activities, there are theaters like Majestic Cinema Of Omaha and Village Pointe Cinema close by. Additionally, there are pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy within a short distance for easy access to medications. Medical needs can be met at hospitals like Methodist Healthwest and Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center. Overall, this part of Bennington provides a comfortable and convenient environment for seniors looking to settle down in a welcoming community with access to essential services.

Restaurants

  • The Warehouse (0.8 miles)
  • Porky Butts BBQ (5.2 miles)
  • R Taco (5.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.7 miles)
  • Omaha Tap House (7.3 miles)
  • Kona Grill (7.7 miles)
  • Local Beer, Patio and Kitchen (7.7 miles)

Parks

  • Stone Creek Playground (4.1 miles)
  • Torrey Pines Park (4.9 miles)
  • Somerset Park (6 miles)
  • Hefflinger Park (6.3 miles)
  • Hefflinger Park (6.4 miles)
  • Keystone Park (7.7 miles)
  • Fort Calhoun City Park (8.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Majestic Cinema Of Omaha Omaha, Ne (5.3 miles)
  • Village Pointe Cinema Omaha, Ne (7.8 miles)
  • Theater 15 (7.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (5.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • CHI Health Clinic Dermatology (161st and W Maple) (5.5 miles)
  • Baker's Pharmacy (6.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Malbar Vision Center (5.5 miles)
  • Northwest Imaging Center (5.5 miles)
  • Midwest Neurology Center (6.3 miles)
  • Popp Cosmetic Surgery PC (6.6 miles)
  • Midwest Eye Care PC (7.2 miles)
  • Nebraska Spine + Pain Center (7.2 miles)
  • Alegent Health Clinic - Primary Care (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church (5.6 miles)
  • St Patrick Catholic Church (7 miles)
  • Westside Church (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Scooter's Coffee (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Methodist Healthwest (7.3 miles)
  • Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center (7.4 miles)
  • Methodist Women's Hospital (8 miles)
  • Boys Town National Research Hospital (8.3 miles)
  • NICU - Lakeside Hospital - CHI Health (9.2 miles)
  • Davita Omaha Dialysis (9.2 miles)
  • Lakeside Hospital (9.3 miles)

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