RIDGEWAY REHABILITATION & SENIOR LIVING

Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 4201 Bessemer Super Highway in Bessemer, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The facility operates with 69 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, indicating findings from state and federal inspection surveys that place it below the national norm in this category. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in this category, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that exceeds national benchmarks. Quality measures assess factors such as resident functional status, hospital readmission rates, and other clinical outcomes drawn from resident assessment data. Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Alabama. Individuals and families seeking specific information about coverage, private pay options, or other financial arrangements should contact the facility directly at (205) 428-3249. When compared against national averages, this facility presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. The overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its 1-star health inspection score, which reflects deficiencies noted during formal survey processes. The staffing component is consistent with national norms, while the quality measure component stands out as a notable strength relative to facilities across the country. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile, which provides detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns, to support informed decision-making about care options in the Bessemer and Jefferson County area.