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Scarlet Oaks Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

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

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Scarlet Oaks Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

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  • Interior

    An elegant indoor dining room featuring a buffet setup, chandeliers, and tables with white tablecloths.
  • Decor

    A beautifully ornate ceiling featuring a grand chandelier in an elegant room.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a striped sofa, wooden coffee table, and artwork on the wall.
  • Building

    A vibrant garden with colorful flowers in front of a modern building under a clear blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A stunning historic building with Gothic architectural features, including a stone facade and turrets.
  • Bedroom

    Cozy bedroom with a quilted bed, warm lighting, and classic decor.
  • Landscaping

    A historic Victorian-style mansion surrounded by a well-maintained garden.
  • Garden

    A historic stone mansion with arched windows and a porch featuring columns, surrounded by a garden.
  • Church

    Interior view of a church with rows of pews and a pulpit at the front.

440 Lafayette Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 121 reviews
5 stars
57
4 stars
20
3 stars
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2 stars
10
1 stars
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Scarlet Oaks Care Center Costs & Pricing

Scarlet Oaks Care Center offers competitive pricing for its residents, with monthly costs that stand out favorably when compared to both Hamilton County and the broader state of Ohio. For example, a studio at Scarlet Oaks is priced at $2,675, significantly below the county average of $4,327 and the state average of $3,727. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are offered at $3,050, also lower than the county's average of $4,174 and just above the state's average of $3,712. These comparisons highlight Scarlet Oaks as an appealing option for those seeking quality care without overstretching their budget in a region where costs can often be prohibitive.

Floor plansScarlet Oaks Care CenterHamilton CountyOhio
Studio$2,675$4,327$3,727
1 Bedroom$3,050$4,174$3,712

Overall Review of Scarlet Oaks Care Center

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Communication and call response

Residents and families describe difficulty reaching staff and slow help when help was needed.

Several reviews mention trouble contacting the facility by phone, with people describing that no one answers—especially during weekends. Others describe long waits for assistance after using call buttons, including situations where a call button was not answered and care requests were delayed. Some reviewers also mention inconsistent or confusing information after asking questions, such as uncertainty about what was being done or delivery timing. A few positive reviews balance this by describing attentive nurses and good communication, but the repeated complaint is about being hard to reach and slow to respond.

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns and pests

Many reviewers raise concerns about cleanliness, odors, and pests.

A large portion of reviews describe the facility as dirty or having strong urine or feces odors, including issues with bathrooms and rooms not being properly cleaned. Multiple reviewers also report bed bugs, roaches, or other pest concerns. A few reviews are more positive, describing no bad smells, clean rooms, and a facility that is kept clean and smelling fresh. Still, the negative themes around odors, hygiene, and pests appear often enough that cleanliness stands out as a recurring concern.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep showing up

Residents can have structured activities like bingo, parties, and outings.

Many reviews mention bingo and scheduled group activities, along with parties and live entertainment. Several reviewers also describe community outings and day trips, including store trips and outings beyond the building. A couple of reviews temper this by describing activities as boring over time or not being visible during their visits. Overall, residents and families frequently cite activities as part of life here, even though experiences vary.

common 7 reviews mention this

Meals and food quality

Dining is a mixed experience, with both praise and strong complaints.

Some families and residents describe meals as good, enjoyable, and sometimes well balanced, with positive comments about food quality. Other reviewers are much less positive, describing food as horrible, sub-standard, or unappealing, and mention processed food or lack of options. There are also diet-related complaints in a few reviews, including frustration when preferred diets weren’t reflected as expected. Dining clearly comes up in reviews in both directions, so it’s a point worth considering.

  • An elegant indoor dining room featuring a buffet setup, chandeliers, and tables with white tablecloths.
common 4 reviews mention this

Pricing feels like a value

Reviewers describe the cost as either reasonable value or extremely expensive.

Some reviews frame pricing as reasonable or as a good value compared with other options, including comments about savings and apartments that feel large for the cost. Other reviews sharply disagree, calling the assisted living side very expensive and describing the spending as difficult to manage. Because both views appear in the reviews, cost seems to depend heavily on expectations for what is included and how residents experience day-to-day care. The pricing range is also consistent with the idea that costs can be lower than county and state averages across unit types.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (11 miles away) Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Cincinnati, Ohio, offers a convenient location for senior living with various amenities nearby. There are several pharmacies within a short distance, making it easy to access medication and healthcare supplies. Additionally, the area is home to a range of restaurants offering diverse dining options. In terms of healthcare, there are multiple hospitals and physicians' offices in close proximity for any medical needs. For leisure and relaxation, there are cafes where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and parks for outdoor activities. Places of worship are also nearby for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community with essential services and recreational opportunities for seniors looking to settle down in Cincinnati.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Skyline Chili (1 miles)
  • China Food (1.9 miles)
  • Alabama Que (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Murphy's Pub (2.2 miles)
  • Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom (2.9 miles)
  • Pepp & Dolores (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Veterans Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • The Christ Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Cincinnati Children's (2.7 miles)
  • Summit Behavioral Healthcare (4 miles)

Cafes

  • The 86 Coffee Bar & Concert Venue (1.8 miles)
  • Coffee Emporium (3.5 miles)
  • Deeper Roots Coffee (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • University Hospital Outpatient Building (1.8 miles)
  • Hand Surgery Specialists (2.3 miles)
  • The Urology Group (3.6 miles)
  • Riverhills Neuroscience (3.8 miles)
  • Seven Hills Women's Health Centers (4.2 miles)
  • ESD Pediatric Group (4.3 miles)
  • Western Family Physicians (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro Bond Hill Garage (2.8 miles)
  • Government Square (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • Ziegler Park (3.3 miles)
  • Washington Park (3.3 miles)
  • Washington Dog Park (3.3 miles)
  • John G & Phyllis W Smale Riverfront Park (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Vivian's Catholic Church (3.8 miles)
  • Lifespring Christian Church (4.2 miles)
  • White Oak Chapel (4.3 miles)
  • St Mary Church (4.8 miles)

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