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Judson Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

Judson Care Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Cincinnati, OH.

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Judson Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

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2373 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211

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Overall Review of Judson Care Center

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor draw mixed reviews

Residents and visitors describe both cleanliness and odor problems, and that inconsistency comes through clearly.

Several reviews complain about the building smelling or looking run down, with repeated references to dirt or floors not being cleaned. A few negative comments also link these conditions to residents not being cared for day to day. On the other hand, multiple reviews explicitly say the building is clean, and one mentions it didn’t smell during a tour. Overall, the reviews don’t describe a consistent baseline for cleanliness.

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Communication issues and delayed response

Communication and call responsiveness are a recurring point, with some families saying they can’t get answers.

Some reviewers say calls go unanswered or return calls don’t come back, including during periods when families were trying to check on loved ones. Others mention problems with call lights and describe long waits before anyone responded. A couple of positive reviews contrast this by saying families are kept informed and concerns are handled right away, including via an open-door approach. Taken together, reviews describe a wide gap in how responsive the experience feels.

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Medication and specialized care concerns

Reviews mention medication and specialized-diet gaps alongside praise for thorough care.

A negative review describes a breakdown in medication and diet needs, including a lack of insulin, a carb-controlled diet, and antibiotics for an infection, which the reviewer ties to being forced to leave against medical advice. Another negative review describes neglect and links it to a loved one’s decline. Positive reviews say the care is thorough and attentive, and one family notes concerns were handled right away. There are also reviews that describe care not being delivered on the expected schedule, such as wound dressing changes.

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Food quality splits opinions

Food quality is a noticeable theme, with reviews ranging from strong praise to harsh criticism.

Some residents and families say the food is good, varied, or something their loved one genuinely enjoyed. Other reviewers describe the food as disgusting, and those negative comments include broader frustration with the overall environment. The dining theme stands out because it appears both in positive experiences and in the most critical accounts.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 40 resident community capacity 40 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (8 miles away) Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Games Games
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Eye Care Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Seven Hills Women's Health Centers (3.1 miles)
  • Western Family Physicians (3.8 miles)
  • University Hospital Outpatient Building (4.2 miles)
  • Hand Surgery Specialists (4.4 miles)
  • Beers, Ann, Md - St Elizabeth Healthcare Regl (5.4 miles)
  • White Oak Family Practice (5.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Hart Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Incline Public House (2.6 miles)
  • China Food (3 miles)
  • Ron's Roost (3.1 miles)
  • Skyline Chili (3.3 miles)
  • Murphy's Pub (3.3 miles)
  • Frisch's Big Boy (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Mercy Health - West Hospital Campus (3.2 miles)
  • Veterans Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • The Christ Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (4.2 miles)
  • Cincinnati Children's (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Dominic Church (3.2 miles)
  • White Oak Chapel (3.7 miles)
  • Lifespring Christian Church (5.9 miles)

Cafes

  • The 86 Coffee Bar & Concert Venue (3.7 miles)
  • Coffee Emporium (4.2 miles)
  • Deeper Roots Coffee (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • York Street Cafe (5.7 miles)

Parks

  • Washington Dog Park (3.9 miles)
  • Washington Park (3.9 miles)
  • Ziegler Park (4.2 miles)
  • John G & Phyllis W Smale Riverfront Park (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Government Square (4.5 miles)

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