Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community in Redding, Connecticut, has welcomed Laura Barbieri, LCSW, to fill the role of director of resident and family services. Barbieri, who previously served as the social worker for Ridge Crest, the health center at Meadow Ridge, will act as the social worker for the community’s independent living, assisted living and memory care neighborhoods.
“I was thrilled to come back. It really felt like coming home,” says Barbieri about assuming the role from long-time Meadow Ridge social worker Mary Doyle, who retired. Barbieri has 23 years’ experience in health care, much of which has been spent working with senior citizens.
“Both the residents and associates at Meadow Ridge are absolutely delighted to have Laura back, serving in this leadership role,” said Meadow Ridge Campus Executive Director Chris Barstein. “She is skilled, compassionate and an excellent listener. Both our residents and associates trust her, which is the most important quality you can have in this kind of work.”
Having a full-time, onsite social worker is just one way Meadow Ridge distinguishes itself as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). “The Meadow Ridge team has a high level of service and commitment to the residents and I am happy to be a part of this community again,” said Barbieri.
Meadow Ridge, developed by Senior Care Development LLC and managed by Benchmark Senior Living, is one of Connecticut’s most comprehensive continuing care retirement communities. Located in the picturesque town of Redding and recognized for excellence by “U.S. News and World Report,” Meadow Ridge sits on 136 acres and offers 285 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living and memory care. The campus also features Ridge Crest, an award-winning, sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing center.
