Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington, NE
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Ridgeway Senior Living is an assisted living community in Lexington, NE.
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1811 Ridgeway Drive, Lexington, NE 68850
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents repeatedly describe staff as patient, helpful, and responsive.
Across many reviews, residents and families say staff are patient, answer questions, and bend over backwards to address requests or concerns. Multiple reviewers also point to the staff being accommodating during transitions and day-to-day needs. A few reviews connect that responsiveness to trust in the care environment for loved ones.
Nursing care and daily assistance are recurring themes in reviews.
Several reviews mention nursing staff specifically, including praise for the nursing staff and the nursing director as caring and skilled. Families also describe needing extra daily routine help that they felt was covered, and residents describe being supported through treatments with staff assistance. This aligns with the community offering a range of care services, including 12–16 hour nursing and an around-the-clock call system.
Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and groups.
Reviewers describe residents participating in activities regularly, including joining clubs and attending structured events. A few reviews also highlight variety, like having things to do beyond just day-to-day living. The community also lists ongoing scheduled activities and planned day trips, which matches what families say their loved ones can join.
Food is a mixed topic, with some wanting better options.
Some reviews praise how dietary staff prepare specific meals the way a resident prefers. Other reviews mention dissatisfaction with food intake and suggest there is room to improve. Together, that points to dining that can work well for certain preferences, while still leaving at least some residents looking for better fit.
Reviews often describe accommodations as spacious and comfortable.
At tour and move-in, reviewers comment on room size and how the living space is laid out, including larger layouts in independent living. Others describe the facility as clean and comfortable, and one review mentions comfy accommodations. The community also offers fully furnished units and private bathrooms, which supports why residents may talk about the feel of their space.
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59 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesRidgeway Senior Living is located at 1811 Ridgeway Drive, Lexington, NE 68850 in Gosper County, Nebraska
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