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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Forest Ridge Health & Rehab
common11 reviews mention this
Staff support is a consistent theme
Residents and families frequently describe attentive, caring staff.
Many reviews emphasize the day-to-day support provided by nurses, CNAs, therapists, and other care team members. Several families say they had peace of mind because they believed their loved ones were safe, fed, and being cared for. Other reviewers describe staff as friendly, professional, and helpful, and say the team works hard even when care is challenging.
common3 reviews mention this
Skilled rehab care after hospitalization
Residents describe rehabilitation care with active clinical support.
Some reviews talk about rehab after a hospital stay, including help from skilled nurses and therapists. A reviewer recovering from medical issues describes months of recovery and says the nurses and aids did their best with different needs. This aligns with the community’s skilled nursing facility approach, including 24-hour call support and meal preparation and service as part of care.
common3 reviews mention this
Dining quality comes up both ways
Dining is described positively for space, but criticized for meals.
A few reviews reference the dining area and say it feels cleaner and more comfortable. At the same time, some residents or families criticize meal quality, describing food that felt mediocre and limited snack or drink options. Others mention concerns about how food is prepared or served, which creates a mixed picture overall.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and upkeep draw major criticism
Several reviewers report serious cleanliness and maintenance problems.
Some reviews describe the facility as dirty or in poor condition, including leaks, mold, and areas that were frequently out of service. Others mention concerns such as rooms not being maintained well and hygiene-related issues. A separate review also describes a loved one arriving with dirty clothing, reinforcing a broader worry about upkeep and resident readiness.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Concerns about care consistency and neglect
Multiple reviews raise concerns about basic care follow-through.
A number of reviews are strongly critical about care response, including call button issues and medication or hydration not being handled reliably. Several families describe neglect-related outcomes, such as leaving patients without food or water for days, reports of bed sores, or a loved one declining after admission. Other reviewers also criticize understaffing and say care instructions from physicians were not followed consistently.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
98 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 available
Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International (18 miles away)
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
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Albertsons Pharmacy (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
Kitsap Cannabis Farmers fair (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
Physicians
Va Bremerton Outpatient Clinic (0.5 miles)
Long, Kira Harrison Healthpartners Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (2 miles)
CHI Franciscan Family Medicine Clinic (2.1 miles)
The Manette Clinic (2.2 miles)
Kitsap Eye Physicians (2.3 miles)
The Visual Connection (2.4 miles)
Peninsula Oral Surgery (2.7 miles)
Parks
Manette Playfield (2.5 miles)
Battle Point Park (8 miles)
Blake Island State Park (8.4 miles)
Horseshoe Lake County Park (10.9 miles)
Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (11.9 miles)
Fay Bainbridge Park (12 miles)
Lincoln Park (12.7 miles)
Restaurants
Hi Joy Bowl (2.5 miles)
McDonald's (4.6 miles)
McDonald's (10.4 miles)
Bent Bine Brew Co. (11.4 miles)
Jr's Hideaway (12.1 miles)
Envy Bar and Grill (12.3 miles)
Circa (12.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (3 miles)
Starbucks (13.3 miles)
Uptown Espresso (13.3 miles)
Chelan Cafe (14 miles)
Starbucks (14.1 miles)
Starbucks (14.2 miles)
Ugly Mug Café & Coffee Roasters (14.5 miles)
Theaters
Rodeo Drive-In Theatre (5.6 miles)
AMC Kitsap 8 (6.6 miles)
Hospitals
Upper Cervical Health Centers Of America (6.2 miles)
North Kitsap Medical Center (13.1 miles)
Providence Mount St. Vincent - Seattle (13.3 miles)
Forest Ridge Health & Rehab on seniors.fyi includes 6 photos including images showing interior, dining, bedroom, exercise equipment, outdoor seating, covered area, awning, entrance, and more.
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