Ridgewood Specialty Care

Features

Housing

• 70 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

• 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

Transportation

• Community operated transportation
• Transportation arrangement
• Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

• 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

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Description

Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa, IA is an assisted living community that provides a comfortable and convenient living environment for seniors. The community offers a range of amenities to enhance the residents' daily lives, including a beauty salon where they can pamper themselves, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, and transportation services for both community activities and medical appointments. The computer center allows residents to stay connected with their loved ones and browse the internet at their leisure.

The dining room offers restaurant-style dining, where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by professional chefs. Special dietary restrictions are also accommodated to ensure that each resident's nutritional needs are met. In addition to the dining room, there is also a small library for those who love reading and a gaming room for some friendly competition.

Ridgewood Specialty Care prioritizes the overall well-being of its residents. With 24-hour call system and supervision, assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dressing is readily available. Medication management ensures that medications are taken properly, while a mental wellness program focuses on promoting emotional health. A fitness room and wellness center encourage physical activity and personal fitness goals.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Ridgewood Specialty Care features a garden and outdoor space where residents can relax amidst nature. Housekeeping services ensure that living spaces remain clean and comfortable. Move-in coordination makes the transition into the community seamless.

Nearby amenities further contribute to the convenience of living at Ridgewood Specialty Care. There are numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals within close proximity.

With its comprehensive care services and abundant amenities in a beautiful location in Ottumwa, IA Ridgewood Specialty Care is an ideal choice for seniors seeking assisted living support in a welcoming community setting.

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