Ridgewood at Shenango Valley

Ridgewood at Shenango Valley is a handsome assisted living community in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. It is within gorgeous Mercer County which is part of the Keystone State.

The residence offers a one-story floor plan and several apartments sizes. There is plenty of common space available for residents. Apartments include a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, wall-to-wall carpeting and an emergency call system. 

We've recently enhanced our services and accommodations to provide greater security for all of our residents and expanded our options for residents with dementia and other memory care needs.

The true quality and character of this senior living residence can be best appreciated by visiting and seeing first-hand the attention and true concern of our staff for those who call The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley their home.

Residents who are independent appreciate a private apartment with a living room, bedroom, private bath with a shower and a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, microwave and sink. The residence also features a variety of common gathering places for all residents to enjoy.  

Services for residents who are independent include dining services, housekeeping and select transportation for medical appointments. Additional services include social, recreational and spiritual activities and special events. Independent residents rest assured knowing that staff are available 24/7 should they have any unexpected needs or circumstances.

Residents who need assistance appreciate a private apartment with:

• a living room, bedroom, and private bath with shower.
• a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, microwave and sink.
• a variety of common gathering places for all residents to enjoy.

Services for residents who need assistance include:

• dining services, housekeeping and select transportation for medical appointments.
• help with bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming.
• social, recreational and spiritual activities as well as special events. 
• help with mobility, medication management, continence care, memory support, and more.

Each resident has a specially designed plan of care that staff uses as its guide for providing care. 

The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley welcomes residents who need an accommodation and services for only a short period of time.

This situation may arise when a loved one lives with a caregiver and the caregiver needs a short break or may be away from home. A short stay provides a private apartment and assistance with daily living activities so that caregivers can rest assured that their loved one’s needs are met. 

A resident staying on a limited basis is provided with a furnished apartment making the short stay an easy and comfortable transition. Care of a resident on a short stay is customized to meet their needs.

The following is a list of services provided for individuals who reside in The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley on a short stay basis:

• A private apartment for your use
• Access to a continuum of health care at St. Paul’s — A Continuing Care Community
• Access to 24-hour staffing for emergencies
• Short-term intervention for unexpected illnesses and injuries
• Three nutritious meals daily with availability of special and\or simple diets, supplements, and available snacks
• Weekly housekeeping with linen changes
• Utility services — electric, water, sewer, trash removal and wifi
• Emergency help call system
• Wall-to-wall carpeting and mini-blinds
• Individual control of heat and air conditioning
• Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and sink
• Full bathroom including shower with handrails
• Centrally located washers and dryers
• On-site gift shop to purchase convenience items
• Central mail center — security of mail and parcels
• Participation in programs, special events and activities
• Spiritual Care including a non-denominational services and Bible study
• Maintenance, repair and replacement of The Ridgewood Shenango property
• Maintenance of grounds for all seasons
• KIT — It’s Never 2 Late (adaptive computer equipment with Internet access for email, Skype, etc.)
• Medication reviews with LPN
• Staff communications with family or designated person for emergencies or significant circumstances
• Personal shopping
• Resident Fund Account
• Arranging transportation
• Transportation for medical appointments
• Staff maintaining required documents
• Assistance with dressing and undressing
• Assistance with showering and whirlpool baths once or twice per week
• Assistance with grooming, shaving, and hair care
• Assistance of one staff member for mobility and transferring needs
• Encouragement and assistance with participating in social and leisure activities
• Assistance with medications including ordering and / or reordering prescriptions and consulting with the pharmacy on medications
• Securing health care services: i.e. consulting with physicians for medications, treatment, and ap­pointments
• Routine bathroom assistance — incontinence program\assistance
• Routine vitals, blood sugars, weights as ordered by the attending physician
• LPN services
• Assistance with caring for personal possessions
• Oxygen monitoring
• Diabetic monitoring
• Inhalation treatments
• Securing health care services
• Making appointments and reminding residents of appointments
• Assistance with making and receiving phone calls
• Assistance with receiving and sending mail