My mother and step father live in Ridgecrest and they are supposed to track her blood sugar as she's a long time type 1 diabetic. Early this week, they allowed her blood sugar to get down to 37. She was in a near coma state and had to go by ambulance to the ER. They recently let the director go, and I was not unhappy to see him go, but there doesn't seem to be anyone in charge now. They are also overloading the CNA's on my parent's floor and they don't have time to attend to all they need to. We are not happy with the level of care, but don't want to move because off all the stress involved.

Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
Offers Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
7 Reviews

Reviews of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
Assisted Living Reviews for Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
February 06, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
May 26, 2016
I visited this facility
Mom is moving to Ridgecrest. The rooms are large and nice, the staff is very welcoming. All the people we saw there seemed very happy. The dining hall was nice and set up restaurant-style. They have a full schedule of activities, and they enjoy it.
March 22, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We moved mom to Ridgecrest Retirement Limited, and she is very happy there. It’s a nice, well-kept place down by the lake. The people are very friendly and caring. Mom plays domino and bingo. They have music, as well. Mom says the food is excellent.
April 17, 2015
I visited this facility
It's clean, homey, and friendly. The apartments are nice sized and quite roomy for assisted living. The price is very reasonable. One thing I really like about Ridgecrest Retirement is they have a courtyard that people can sit around and look at. They have resident cats out there, and the people can pet them.
They serve three meals a day, and it's nutritious. They offer a menu, and they fix it according to people's likes as well as their dietary restrictions. They have a registered nurse and dietitians. They have lots of activities. They do encourage socialization, and they don't encourage people to take their meals in the room. The residents seemed happy.
January 09, 2012
I visited this facility
While in Waco looking at assisted living facilities, we visited Ridgecrest Retirement Limited. From the moment we arrived, we could see that this was a well-tended facility. The staff was professional, yet caring and kind. They understood how challenging it is to find a new home for a loved one and put us at ease.
They have many staff and everyone seems to work in a team-like environment to attend to the needs of the residents. They provide a full range of services - from therapy to special needs and activities - in addition to the usual living and meal offerings. What intrigued us the most was the educational materials offered to friends and family, to make the transition smoother.
This facility had one of the most impressive activities systems we've seen thus far. From regularly scheduled exercise, to group and individual activities for residents in their own rooms or the communal rooms, they really go out of their way to see that the residents are content and not bored.
The community volunteers that come on a regular basis are an added bonus, such as the Texas Therapy Dogs. The children from daycares and elementary schools often perform musical programs and take part in arts and craft activities with residents. They even have regular meetings with the residents to find out what else they would like to do. There is a monthly newsletter that is distributed to everyone, including families.
Every area we visited was clean, fresh, bright and well-lit.
The living quarters were all spacious and warmly decorated. The apartments were decorated often with personal items and furniture of their choice. Each unit was equipped with an emergency call system.
This is a very well-thought out community of caring staff for residents who all appear to be well-cared for and content.
Nursing Home Reviews for Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
January 17, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother was kicked out or Ridgecrest with only a couple hours notice. Many of her clothing items, including shoes, were never returned to us.
June 07, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother was in the skilled nursing section of Ridgecrest for about 14 months. She was very well taken care of and was quite happy there. The facility is somewhat dated, but generally very clean. We experienced none of the problems typically associated with these facilities. None of these facilities are perfect but I would put Ridgecrest in the top 10% of the ones I have visited.
The most important thing I can say is that my mother was loved and appreciated there.
Services and Amenities of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Languages
- English
Medicare
- Health:
- Overall:
- Quality:
- Staff:
- Medicare Provider Number: 455670
- Ownership Type: For Profit Limited Liability Company
- Date Certified: 10/01/2020
General
- Resident Capacity: 120
- Respite Care
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
About Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare is a senior living provider in Waco, Texas that offers residents Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. Contact Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare for more details on services and rates.
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