Overall Review of The Waterford At Richmond Heights
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Care staff are described as attentive
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, patient, and responsive.
Many reviews focus on day-to-day interactions, saying the staff is kind, patient, and attentive. Families also mention nurses and aides treating residents well and helping residents feel at home. A few visitors describe being impressed by the level of care they observed during tours.
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Dining is praised as restaurant-like
Meals and the dining experience are repeatedly described in positive, restaurant-like terms.
Several reviews mention enjoying the food and highlight the dining area as well kept and inviting. One reviewer specifically describes the eating area as like a restaurant with tablecloths and notes the menu. Others say residents were engaged down for meals, and that the food looked good.
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Activities and clean grounds stand out
Residents and families often point to activities and a clean, pleasant environment.
Reviews describe a full calendar of activities, including parties and music events, with residents seeming engaged. Multiple comments also mention the campus atmosphere, grounds, and the overall cleanliness they noticed. Some reviewers mention specific spaces like game room, library, and an outdoor area for residents.
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Personal care issues and delays
Some reviews report breakdowns in personal care and slow response after call button use.
A recurring negative thread is lack of timely assistance, including being left in a chair for long periods and waiting after a resident calls for help. Several reviews also mention missed or delayed tasks like medication administration and follow-through on daily care needs. While there are also reports of caring individuals, these accounts describe inconsistent service that families found difficult to rely on.
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Apartments include kitchen and more space
Many reviews highlight apartment layouts with features like kitchenettes and den space.
Some reviewers describe apartment options with small kitchenettes, while others mention larger layouts with den and full kitchen facilities. Families also comment on cleanliness and ease of getting around the building. One review also points to an apartment having in-unit conveniences like a washer and dryer.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
123 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Cleveland-Hopkins International (22 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Michael's Bar & Grille (0.3 miles)
Distefano's Authentic Italian Foods (1.6 miles)
Lady Luck Pub & Eatery (2.6 miles)
Adams Place (2.6 miles)
Papa Joe's Submarines (2.7 miles)
Scotti's Italian Eatery (3 miles)
Gus's Diner One Eight Five (3 miles)
Physicians
Euclid Medical Plaza (1 miles)
Family Physicians (2.9 miles)
Drs Hill & Thomas Co. (3 miles)
Cleveland Clinic - Willoughby Hills Family Health Center (3.2 miles)
University Suburban Health Center (4.1 miles)
Physician's Pavillion (4.8 miles)
Cleveland Clinic Severance Medical Arts (4.8 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Discount Drug Mart (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Discount Drug Mart (3.1 miles)
Parks
Desan Park (1.7 miles)
Coulby Park (1.8 miles)
Whiteford Park (2 miles)
Willow Park (2.7 miles)
Anderson Field (2.8 miles)
North Chagrin Reservation (3.2 miles)
Oakville Road Park (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
South Euclid United Church of Christ (3.2 miles)
Messiah Luth Church of Lyndhurst (3.7 miles)
St Clare's Church (3.7 miles)
Temple Israel Ner Tamid (4.4 miles)
Saint Mary Magdalene Parish (5.1 miles)
Hospitals
University Hospitals (3.3 miles)
Hillcrest Labor And Delivery (4.8 miles)
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (7.4 miles)
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