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Greenbrier Healthcare Center in Cleveland, OH

Greenbrier Healthcare Center is an assisted living community in Cleveland, OH.

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Greenbrier Healthcare Center in Cleveland, OH

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Greenbrier Healthcare Center

6455 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130

To contact a resident: (440) 888-5900

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

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Overall Review of Greenbrier Healthcare Center

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Staffing and response quality vary

Several reviews describe delays and understaffing that affect basic help.

Some residents and families report that getting attention takes a long time, including trouble reaching nurses or aides and waiting to be helped with toileting and mobility. Other reviews do praise staff as attentive and caring, but the negative reviews frequently point to not enough coverage and long stretches without check-ins. A few reviews also mention residents being left in wheelchairs for hours, which residents and families connect to staffing problems.

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Food gets mixed feedback

Food quality is a recurring point, with multiple residents calling it cold or unappealing.

Multiple reviews complain that meals are served cold, have poor variety, or are otherwise difficult to eat, and some families say residents lost weight or disliked the repeated menu. Several other reviews are more positive, saying food improved or was good and satisfying. Across reviews, the biggest disconnect is whether dining met expectations during longer stays and therapy periods.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Care outcomes are sharply debated

Reviews disagree strongly about day-to-day medical safety and follow-through.

A number of negative reviews describe serious care concerns, including bed sores, falls, infections, or medication problems, and they express fear that residents were not treated quickly enough when conditions worsened. Some reviews also mention pressure to transition to hospice and concerns about how that was handled for family members. On the other hand, there are also positive reviews praising wound care, comfort, and nurses who helped residents recover and get back to mobility.

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Therapy is a consistent bright spot

Rehabilitation therapy is one of the most consistently praised parts of the experience.

Several reviews highlight physical therapy and occupational therapy as especially helpful for recovery, including getting residents moving again and supporting patients through rehabilitation goals. Even some people who criticized other aspects of care still describe PT/OT as top-notch. The community also specifically offers short-term stays and lists therapy-focused care services like ambulatory and diabetic care, which aligns with why therapy comes up so often in reviews.

common 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and activities come up

Some reviews mention a cleaner environment and regular activities for residents.

Some residents and families say the building looks clean and well kept and that there are activities to keep people engaged. Other reviews, however, criticize cleanliness and report unsanitary conditions, including odors and pests, which suggests experiences can differ by area and timing. Because activities and indoor common spaces are part of what the community offers, they show up as a theme when reviewers compare what day-to-day life felt like.

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

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (5 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (5 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

This particular area of Cleveland, Ohio is a diverse and convenient location with easy access to pharmacies, parks, restaurants, physicians, cafes, transportation options, hospitals, places of worship, and a theater. The proximity to multiple pharmacies such as Marc's Stores and Walmart Pharmacy ensures easy access to medication and healthcare needs. There are several parks nearby including James Day Park and the Cleveland Metroparks - Big Creek Reservation for outdoor activities and relaxation. A variety of dining options are available from fast food chains like Taco Bell and McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like Chick-Fil-A. Physicians such as Southwest Family Physicians are also conveniently located for medical needs. Additionally, there are several cafes like Starbucks for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. Transportation options include the nearby Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport for those who enjoy traveling. Hospitals like CCF Fairview Hospital provide peace of mind in case of emergencies while places of worship such as St Ignatius of Antioch Church cater to spiritual needs. Overall, this area offers a mix of amenities and services that can cater to the needs of seniors looking for a vibrant community with ample resources at their disposal.

Pharmacies

  • Marc's Stores (1.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • MetroHealth Parma Medical Center - Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • James Day Park (1.3 miles)
  • Cleveland Metroparks - Big Creek Reservation (1.4 miles)
  • Surrarrer Park (3.4 miles)
  • Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reserve North (4.5 miles)
  • Primate Playground (4.9 miles)
  • Strongsville Wildlife Area (5 miles)
  • Bain Park (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
  • Kosta & Vics Restauran (2.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • Divot's Sports Bar (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Cuyahoga County Board of Health (1.9 miles)
  • Ent Allergy Health (2.2 miles)
  • Southwest Family Physicians (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Metropolitan Coffee (4.7 miles)
  • Rising Star Coffee Roasters (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (3.8 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (4 miles)
  • United Airlines Ticket Counter (4 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint C (4 miles)
  • Concourse C (4.1 miles)
  • Concourse B (4.1 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • CCF Fairview Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • Benchmark Imaging Group (5.6 miles)
  • Trauma ICU (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ignatius of Antioch Church (5.6 miles)
  • St. Rocco's Church (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark 383 Strongsville (5.9 miles)

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