Ridgeway Place sits in Waterloo, Iowa, and serves older adults with a variety of care needs, whether folks want to live mostly on their own or need help with daily tasks. The place has senior apartments for independent living and residential care homes for more support in a home-like setting. Residents can smoke outside if they want, and they can bring cats or dogs with them because Ridgeway Place allows pets, which can be a comfort for some. The community has a secured area for those who might wander due to memory loss, along with safety systems like Wander Guard-style bracelets. For people living with memory concerns, they've set up special memory care areas, with staff around at all hours for emergencies.
Meals come with the stay, including vegetarian options, so residents don't have to worry about shopping or preparing food every day, and meals get served in common dining areas, which invites folks to socialize a bit. They offer help for residents who need it, with staff like nurses, a podiatrist who visits, and therapists for physical, occupational, or speech needs. The community offers ambulatory care, diabetic monitoring (though they can't give insulin injections), help with incontinence, and skilled nursing if someone needs more medical support. There's a whirlpool bath and wheelchair accessible showers, so it's easy to keep up with personal cleanliness even if mobility is tough.
People can pick respite care for short stays or get hospice care if they're at the end of life, and there's an adult daycare program for those who need daytime supervision and activities. Folks who are non-ambulatory can get a one-person assist for moving around, and there are helpful services like personal shopping and beautician services, like haircuts. Ridgeway Place has indoor and outdoor spaces for residents to gather, like a nice back courtyard and rooms set up for activities, even if there aren't a lot of planned things to do right now. It's next door to stores and the senior center and sits where public transit is handy. Transportation is available for a fee, but they also offer some complimentary rides.
They're equipped to care for folks who need light or medium help, wanting to keep as much independence as possible for everyone. They've got parking on site for those who drive and studio rooms that aim for comfort and accessibility. Devotional activities happen both at Ridgeway Place and elsewhere, and the community focuses on nurturing the body, mind, and spirit, helped along by a staff known for friendliness and kindness. Some folks choose home care services right on site, which means support can come to you in your own room or apartment. Ridgeway Place is part of a chain spread across Iowa and Kansas, each site adjusted to meet local needs. Ridgeway Place holds a community rating of 6 out of 10, combining a practical approach with services meant to keep people as independent and comfortable as possible.
