Forest Ridge in Woodland Park, CO

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a television, and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view.

  • Building

    A building with a parking lot and sign pointing towards 'Aspen Ridge'.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, dresser, and wall art.

  • Trees

    A scenic patio with wrought iron furniture and umbrellas set amidst a backdrop of lush trees and a clear blue sky.

  • Dining

    A beautifully set dining table with a scenic view through large windows.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy clinic with therapy tables and exercise equipment.

  • Salon

    A cozy beauty salon setup with a hair dryer and salon chair.

Forest Ridge in Woodland Park, CO

Forest Ridge is a nursing home community in Woodland Park, CO.

Information last verified:

16006 West Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO 80863

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

3.5 from 25 reviews
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Overall Review of Forest Ridge

common 19 reviews mention this

Staff hospitality and cleanliness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe welcoming, helpful staff and a very clean facility.

Across the reviews, people focus on staff friendliness and hospitality, with several mentioning specific kindness from staff members. Many comments also pair that warmth with cleanliness, describing the facility as clean and inviting. A few negative reviews still criticize staffing and day-to-day responsiveness, but the overall tone is strongly centered on how supported residents and visitors feel.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed but is formal

Dining is discussed often enough to stand out, and the community offers restaurant-style meals.

Some residents and families describe the food positively, including one comment saying it’s pretty good. At the same time, at least one reviewer gives dining a negative rating. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, and dietary needs such as diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions are part of its dining approach.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Care quality varies, with staffing concerns

Reviewers’ experiences with resident care vary, with several pointing to staffing and supervision problems.

Several reviews tie safety and comfort to care staff, including one describing a loved one as safe. Other reviewers express serious concerns about resident care, citing issues like being overlooked for health needs, weight loss, and problems during illness. Negative reviews also repeatedly mention understaffing and overwork, and some point to administration-related failures that affect supervision and responsiveness.

common 2 reviews mention this

Private rooms and private bathrooms

Residents mention private rooms, and reviews also cite private bathrooms.

A family member describes their loved one having a private room, noting it can be hard to find for non-private-pay residents. Another reviewer highlights that the facility is set up with private rooms and private bathrooms, framing it as part of what feels respectful and reassuring.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activity room hospitality during disruptions

Reviews mention use of an activity room to help families during unexpected situations.

Two reviews describe being caught in snowstorms and then being allowed to eat lunch in the activity room, with staff providing hospitality such as lemonade and warm cookies. This aligns with the community’s focus on planned daily activities and resident engagement options, though the positive mentions here are tied specifically to visit-and-disruption moments.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • City of Colorado Springs Muni (23 miles away) City of Colorado Springs Muni (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Woodland Park, Colorado offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors. With several primary care physicians, cardiology specialists, and health care centers nearby, residents can easily access medical services. There are also pharmacies in close proximity for medication needs. Additionally, there are several restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, cafes for socializing over coffee, and places of worship for spiritual fulfillment. Parks like Meadow Wood Sports Complex and Memorial Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. For emergency medical care, there is a hospital within reasonable driving distance. Transportation options are available with U-Haul Moving & Storage nearby. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community that caters to the needs and preferences of seniors looking to settle in Woodland Park.

Physicians

  • Penrose Mountain Primary Care (1.5 miles)
  • Colorado Springs Cardiology (1.5 miles)
  • True Life Medicine (2 miles)
  • Divide Health Care Center (4.8 miles)
  • Mitchell Brent Liester (13.5 miles)
  • Optum Primary Care - Monument (13.7 miles)
  • Paul B. Rahill, MD (13.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Carmen, A Tapas Grill & Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Arby's (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Mucky Duck Restaurant & Catering (4.3 miles)
  • Pantry Restaurant (4.3 miles)
  • McGinty's Wood Oven Pub (4.9 miles)
  • Wines of Colorado (7.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Anna's Apothecary (11.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.8 miles)
  • Maggie's Farm (12.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (13.3 miles)
  • Pharmerica (13.4 miles)
  • Strawberry Fields (13.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Lutheran Church (1.8 miles)
  • Family of Christ Lutheran Church (13.9 miles)
  • Calvary Worship Center (14 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Red Dog Coffee (11.8 miles)
  • Adam's Mountain Cafe (12.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.5 miles)
  • Coffee Cup Cafe (13.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.4 miles)
  • Jives Coffee Lounge (14.5 miles)

Parks

  • Meadow Wood Sports Complex (2 miles)
  • Memorial Park (2 miles)
  • Pikes Peak Gateway (6.8 miles)
  • Mueller State Park (8 miles)
  • Cave of the Winds (10.9 miles)
  • Memorial Park (12 miles)
  • Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (12.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Strawberry Fields Medical Dispensary (13.4 miles)
  • UCHealth Emergency Care - Grandview Hospital (14.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (14.3 miles)

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