Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville sits right at 1 N New York Road, across from CVS, in the center of one of New Jersey's best-known historic spots, and it's Atlantic County's newest assisted living community, scheduled to open in early 2024, and it stands out for offering care that supports seniors needing assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's or other dementia, plus independent living, home care, hospice, and skilled nursing, all under one roof, and the building itself contains 90 beds spread across 26 different floor plans, giving options like one-bedroom, deluxe flat, and studios, with prices starting at $6,300 per month for deluxe flats, $7,000 for one-bedrooms, and $8,300 for memory care studios, and the rooms are shaped to floorplan with lots of natural light, and there's Wi-Fi throughout the whole place.
The inside keeps a historic feeling, with interior walls inspired by Smithville's old architecture, and eight gathering areas where folks can sit and visit, or just rest in the naturally lit lobby that stresses comfort and a neighborly feel, and people have access to a library, a pub, rooftop and upper decks, and a heated outdoor courtyard where you can sit year-round, plus a fitness center and a theater for entertainment, and a meditation center for quiet moments, along with a professional salon and a lounge for beverages in the evening.
There's a restaurant-style dining room and several menu options every day, and you'll find laundry and housekeeping services built in, and scheduled rides for doctor visits and outings, and a dentist, a psychiatrist, and a nurse practitioner are all on site, along with physician services and outpatient rehab if you need it, and on-site physical therapy is also there, so you don't have to leave to keep up with your health, and those needing help after a hospital stay or short-term care can take advantage of respite stays, which provide safe structured recovery or relief for caregivers.
For folks with memory problems, there's a special environment with programs using evidence-based approaches designed to help, and families are invited to regular meetings to stay informed and involved, while day-to-day care is handled by a staff known for good communication and flexibility, led by the Executive Director and Wellness Director, and the whole place tries to keep a personal, welcoming feeling, with social activities, live entertainment, movie nights, group trips, family events, and daily gatherings set up to encourage everyone to connect.
The building is fully accessible, offers high-speed internet in every room, and uses a 24-hour emergency call system, so everyone's comfort and safety is covered, and you'll find therapy programs for physical, occupational, and speech support, and there's a FABULOUS staff-never short on kindness-that helps folks both with the big things and the everyday tasks, and Ridgewood is the only New Jersey facility run by Viva Senior Living, which owns 27 communities across seven states, and while the facility puts a lot of focus on quality and innovation, it remains grounded, always centered around meeting the day-to-day needs of older adults by providing varied services and a sense of home within Historic Smithville.
