Frequently Asked Questions...
What is Timber Ridge?
How much does living at Timber Ridge cost?
If I choose Timber Ridge, how much freedom or independence will I still have?
Are there different levels of care available?
Does Timber Ridge accommodate special diets?
Who are the founders of Timber Ridge?
Who determines the assisted services a resident will require?
Can I choose from more than one floor plan?
What type of meal service is provided?
Will I be able to have guests?
Will I be able to keep my pet?
What type of transportation is provided?
What is Timber Ridge? Timber Ridge is a fully licensed residential care facility serving Humboldt County. Timber Ridge is designed to encourage and support residents to lead independent lives, while providing necessary assistance with activities of daily living. Residents are not "patients" but members of a residential community who enjoy the comforts of a caring environment.
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How much does living at Timber Ridge cost?
Shared suites including three meals per day start at just $2300
per month.
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If I choose Timber Ridge, how much freedom or independence will I still have? As much as you want; as much as you need. Living at Timber Ridge affords all the privacy and independence of living in a luxury apartment complete with your own conciergeonly better! Here's why:
Choose a unit that personally suits youfrom an economical
single room with shared kitchenette to a spacious three-bedroom
apartment. Furnish it with your own belongingseven
pets are welcome! Once you're settled in, our staff is
here when you need us. Enjoy healthful, delicious dining in
the restaurant. Drive your own car or catch a ride downtown
to shop with friends. Be pampered in our in-house beauty
salon. Enjoy group activities and outingsor all
the quiet privacy you want. But, should you need assistance,
we also have fully trained caregivers available at the push
of a button.
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Are there different levels of care available?
Yes. Timber Ridge offers various services and plans designed to fit the changing needs of each resident. Residents pay only for the services they receive.
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Does Timber Ridge accommodate special diets?
Yes. Timber Ridge works with individual residents who may have special dietary needs.
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Who are the founders of Timber Ridge? Two local Humboldt County couples, Dr. Dan and Larona Farnum and Dan and Kendra Johnson, formed the assisted living management company Western Living Concepts, which oversees all Timber Ridge facilities.
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Who determines the assisted services a resident will require?
This is determined prior to move-in through an individual evaluation by Timber Ridge's professional staff and the resident's own personal physicians. Periodic resident evaluations will occur on a routine basis, or as needed.
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Can I choose from more than one floor plan? Yes. Timber Ridge has studios, one-bedroom and shared suites with private bedrooms, each with a variety of views. You can select your new home from among five floor plans.
To see our floor plans click here
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What type of meal service is provided?
Timber Ridge provides three specially prepared meals daily in the beautiful restaurant-style Timber Ridge Dining Room. Residents and guests are served waiter/waitress style and are serenaded by our wonderful "player" grand piano.
To see a sample menu click here
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Will I be able to have guests? Absolutely. Timber Ridge welcomes family and friends who want to stay overnight, space permitting. (NOTE: this does not apply to all floor plans and there are no "guest rooms.")
There also is a private dining room for special occasions, as well as a private living room where residents can entertain visitors.
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Will I be able to keep my pet?
Yes. Timber Ridge offers the privileges of home, because it is home. All pets must be pre-approved by management and pet care must be managed by the resident.
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What type of transportation is provided? The Timber Ridge passenger bus provides scheduled transportation to a variety of locations, including physician appointments and field trips to the mall, library, local parks and community activities.
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