Ridgewood Lodge

What families should know

Placement through Interior Health — publicly funded placement

For Ridgewood Lodge, placement is managed by Interior Health, so families start by working with an Interior Health case manager to complete a long-term care assessment and, if eligible, can request this publicly funded complex care home as one of their preferred options. The home is owned and operated by Interior Health and is known as a small long-term care home in Princeton with only publicly funded beds, on-site food preparation, and features such as patios, gardens, a courtyard, walking paths, and both single and double-occupancy rooms. Set on Ridgewood Drive in the small town of Princeton, the environment is quieter and more rural than large urban centres, and most visitors will likely arrive by car, though families can ask about any local HandyDART or community shuttle supports. As a long-term care home, Ridgewood Lodge primarily serves seniors who need 24-hour personal care and nursing, and Interior Health notes that the home can accommodate higher-care needs including residents who require bariatric rooms, with dementia care typically supported at this level of care. BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts confirms that all beds here are publicly funded long-term care beds, so it is intended for people who have been assessed as needing ongoing complex care rather than short-term convalescence or independent assisted living. BCSA QuickFacts also provides historical information on wait times and resident mix for Ridgewood Lodge, so use those figures as context but speak directly with Interior Health to understand how current waits and placement priorities apply to your situation. Ask about current waitlist status, visiting policies, and whether this setting matches your family member’s care needs.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026