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151 Village Park Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694

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5.0
My mother is very happy at Forest Ridge
My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom to decorate her room just the way she wants. And the beautiful scenic Mountain views

About the facility
Forest Ridge

Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers are conveniently located to Forest Ridge.

We are proud to be a four-star assisted living community in West Jefferson. We have a compassionate team that provides assistance to individuals, varying from medication management to dining to housekeeping and transportaiton. Every Forest Ridge Assisted Living staff - from the personal care employees to housekeeping, dietary and managers - make themselves available to residents. Residents who are living with dementia can receive guidance and support during their days and nights; allowing family members to rest knowing their loved one is in good hands.
Our community is equipped with the following amenities:

*Educational programs for residents and families
*Pathway's - a program specialized for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias
*Library with a vast collection of books
*Quiet and peaceful courtyard and a game area
*Weekly health visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
*On-site beauty and barber shop
*Housekeeping & Laundry Services
*Transportation to Medical Appointments
*Physical and Occupational Therapies

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Amenities
at Forest Ridge

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care

Meals & Dining

  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Gluten-free
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Pureed Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Garden View
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Activities On-site
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Walking Club
  • Christian Services
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Cooking Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Community Service Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Cooking Club
  • Dances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wii Bowling
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Birthday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Karaoke

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for Forest Ridge

9.4Review score19 reviews
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4 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Forest Ridge with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Forest Ridge has 19 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.7
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored Forest Ridge with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Forest Ridge has 19 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
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Cam Cline - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 23, 2025
5.0
My mother is very happy at Forest Ridge
My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom to decorate her room just the way she wants. And the beautiful scenic Mountain views surrounding Forest Ridge cannot be beat!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
July 28, 2025
We’re thrilled to hear that your mother is enjoying her time with us! Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, and it’s wonderful to know she has made friends and feels at home. Thank you for sharing your experience!
M R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 19, 2025
5.0
I could not have been more pleased with our experience at Forest Ridge
Staff was very competent, friendly and showed my loved one much support and guidance. Room was beautiful. I especially liked that each room had it’s own bathroom, making the transition more like home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
May 19, 2025
Hello! Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your kind words!
Deidra P - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 1, 2025
5.0
Caring Assisted Living Facility
This is a well maintained and clean facility and has a wonderful staff. They provided excellent care and were intentional in ensuring our loved one was well cared for during his stay. They were available when needed to provide updates or work with the care plan when needed. I would recommend this facility to anyone looking for a caring and professional home for someone in need of assisted living.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
May 2, 2025
Hello, Deidra. Thank you for your five-star review. We appreciate your time and the kind words about our community.
Ann - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 24, 2025
4.0
Caring Staff
My loved one is cared for by loving staff that meet the needs of the resident. They provide a caring and safe environment that allows her to thrive. Activities are wonderful for the resident and the food services staff are amazing.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
April 25, 2025
Hello, Ann. Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that your loved one is thriving in our community. We genuinely care for our residents and their families as if they were our own.
Pamela G - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 25, 2025
5.0
Wonderful place
Forest Ridge has been a wonderful place for my mom. The staff has been helpful and friendly. The food is healthy and delicious. The facility is kept clean. Mom enjoys the activities she participates in also.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello Pamela, Thank you for your review and for giving us a 5-star rating!
Patti G - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 24, 2025
5.0
Moved my step mother in law last week
All the staff made it an easy and effortless transition for my stepmother-in-law to move from rehab to assisted living. Overall great facility and best decision for our family in this difficult time. If you are considering a move for a loved one, check them out.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello, Patti. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about our community. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
Elsie Eldreth - Resident/client
Assisted Living
February 24, 2025
5.0
Intake of my mother as a client
[name removed] and [name removed] were amazing. They understood and were very carrying. Easy and went fast getting ready for us. Make momma very comfortable. They came to visit us in the emergency Department of Ashe Hospital and explained how their system worked and went over their system. They make the hospital staff understand what we needed and understood what the nurses and Doctors wanted for momma. I could not ask for a more supportive two ladies. I cried and they were so supportive of me.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello, Elsie. Thank you for your review. Our team appreciates your kind words and is grateful we could support you and your mother when you needed an extra hand. As always, please let our team know if you or she needs anything; we are here to help.
Gwynita - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
5.0
You [name removed] our day!
Well, it’s been exactly two months since we left out loved one in your care. The adjustment has been so much better than I expected…from an irritable, agitated soul to an agreeable, easy going human. Thank you so much for helping with the transition.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello, Gwynita. We greatly appreciate your review and five-star rating. We are so happy that your loved one is thriving in our community. If you or your loved one need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
kathy elliott - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
4.0
Care at Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge is a very good place for a loved one to be took care of. The staff is very caring and compassionate. My mom is treated with respect as well as my family when we visit. My one concern is that my mom’s laundry gets missing or mixed up with her roommate. Even though that is an inconvenience, I would still recommend this facility to others. If I had to voice a concern, it would be that there isn’t a way to get inside unless someone lets you in and that could take a few minutes. Need to have a bell to announce someone waiting to get in.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello Kathy, Thank you for reviewing our community. We want to learn more about the laundry mix-up to resolve the issue. Regarding access to our community, our policy ensures that we check in all family members and guests to maintain the safety of our residents and team members. If you would like, you can inform us of your arrival in advance, and we will make sure a team member is at the desk to assist you with community access. Don't hesitate to contact our Regional Director of Operations, Kyle Jones, at kyle.jones@navionseniorsl.com to discuss these items.
Karen H - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 24, 2025
5.0
Friendly staff, always puts your loved ones first.
At Forest Ridge all the staff are amazing and they will go far and beyond to help make the stay of your loved one to feel like they are at home. The place is always clean and when you walk in the staff always makes you feel welcome. They are very supportive with the family and they treat you like family.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Forest Ridge
February 26, 2025
Hello Karen, thank you for your excellent review of our community. We appreciate your time and the five stars!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 17, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
Review for Forest Ridge
I still see an issue with being understaffed. I guess it's still considered the best choice in this area.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Response from Forest Ridge
May 22, 2024
Hello, Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the issues outlined in your review. Please be assured that we're actively working on solutions to better serve our residents and families. We're dedicated to continuous improvement, and your continued support is appreciated. If you have further concerns or suggestions, we encourage you to reach out to Kyle Jones, Regional Director of Operations, at kyle.jones@navionsl.com.
Vernon T - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 11, 2022
5.0
Great Care
My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are both balanced and favorable. Prior to the pandemic many activities and field trips were provided to the residents who chose to attend. In the past few months, all of these events have returned for the residents to enjoy. At Forest Ridge, the resident comes first and foremost. A top-notched leadership team and a caring and dedicated staff provide excellent care for the residents. These are very difficult jobs, and it takes special people to fulfill these tasks.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 3, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Tour of Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge seemed like a great place and we really liked it, we are actually still in touch with them in case things continue to decline where my loved one is at. The only turn off for us was when we went to visit the memory care side, we got a strong smell of urine. At the time we were looking, the location was further away than we would have liked.
Linda - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 4, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
A great supportive and excellent staff
We chose Forest Ridge because it came recommended to us. I called several places and when I called this facility, they said they had nurses on staff and would be able to deal with any of his medical needs instead of just sending him to the hospital. They also said eventually when he needed hospice, they would come to him and he would not have to move. Every staff member from the time they came to my home to evaluate him to the hospice nurses were wonderful. They were always so supportive and I always had a shoulder to cry on if needed. They were always so helpful with anything that we needed, especially with financial questions about the VA. I have only good things to say about them and I would highly recommend them to others who are looking.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Karen - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 17, 2021
4.0
Verified Review
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side. There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Shelby - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 11, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
my experience at forest ridge is beyond what i expected
The staff is very helpful, caring, and nice. The communication of the staff is amazing, I receive an email or call if there are any changes. They have taken care of my loved one and it has been a very good place. My loved one said it's bright and a happy place. She likes the food in this community also. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 30, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Beyond our expectations
This community has gone beyond our expectations in their care for our mother. I have not seen my mother so content in many years. She is taking part in the activities and on the field trips she has helped the needy kids pick-out school supplies, she helped a friend find a watch. The community is beautiful, clean and welcoming.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 27, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
A Good Experience
I just think Forest Ridge did a really good job on helping my loved one adjust to the atmosphere. It is a difficult time for anyone, but my loved one ended up liking it at Forest Ridge. It was a good experience.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Daughter in law - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 9, 2013
4.5
Verified Review
Things went well when we put her in f...
Things went well when we put her in for assisted living, but the only thing we've come up against, which nobody told us is we had already had her signed up and everything, my brother in law is power of attorney over her finances, and they told us there was a $3000 non refundable community fee, she was adding it non chalantly like everybody knew about it and they just looked at each other and said they thought the other person told us about it. Everything else has been pretty good, my brother in law says they get your money and then they don't care about nothing and they don't give us attention like when we first went. I know she's satisfied there, she says she likes it and more people come to see her there, she used to say negative things to my husband and she doesnt say things like that now.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
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  • Know North Carolina’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about North Carolina’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

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Forest Ridge offers Studio and Semi-Private. Learn more.
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