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The Waterford At Richmond Heights

The Waterford At Richmond Heights is an assisted living community in Richmond Heights, OH.

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The Waterford At Richmond Heights The Waterford At Richmond Heights

261 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143

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Overall Review of The Waterford At Richmond Heights

common 11 reviews mention this

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.

common 4 reviews mention this

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.

common 7 reviews mention this

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.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

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.

common 4 reviews mention this

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.

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Features

Housing

  • 123 resident community capacity 123 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
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (22 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily 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)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Willoughby Commons (5.4 miles)

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