Your Second Family in Brooklyn, OH

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Your Second Family in Brooklyn, OH

Your Second Family is a senior community in Brooklyn, OH.

Information last verified:

4901 Memphis Ave, Brooklyn, OH 44144

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

3.9 from 26 reviews
5 stars
19
4 stars
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1 stars
7

Overall Review of Your Second Family

common 9 reviews mention this

Daily updates and photos

Residents and families describe frequent daily updates with photos.

Many reviewers say they receive detailed daily reports, along with pictures and videos, so they feel connected to what their child does during the day. Several also mention using an app for communication and progress updates. A few families specifically point to theme-based days and reports that come after pickup.

common 10 reviews mention this

Learning-focused activities

Families often mention structured, age-appropriate learning.

Reviewers frequently describe planned activities and milestones, with children coming home having worked on projects like art and other learning tasks. Multiple families say their kids learned basics such as colors, numbers, and early development skills. Several also describe outings or themed weeks that keep children engaged.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, professional environment

Some reviewers highlight cleanliness and professional conduct.

Several reviews praise a clean setting and professional day-to-day care. A smaller set of reviewers express the opposite, calling the experience unprofessional or describing unease with how things were handled. Taken together, the feedback on professionalism is mixed, even though cleanliness and organization come up in multiple positive accounts.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Safety expectations vary

Safety is a recurring point, with both reassurance and concerns.

Some families describe feeling safe with the provider’s care and report that their children are happy and secure. Other reviewers raise safety-related concerns, including questions about background checks and worries about how situations were handled. The day-to-day safety takeaway isn’t uniform across reviews.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Serious conflict concerns

A small number of reviews describe serious conflict and disputes.

Two reviewers describe breakdowns in trust after disagreements, including references to police involvement. Those same reviews also mention actions that felt punitive or unsafe to them, including termination-related disputes. While many others are positive, these conflict-focused comments are direct and substantial.

How we summarize

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

Features

Types of Care

  • Day Program Day Program

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (6 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (6 miles away)

Care Services

  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Brooklyn, Ohio offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. With several dining options including McDonald's, Gyro Guys, and Ferris Deli & Restaurant, residents can enjoy a range of culinary choices. Additionally, there are cafes such as Starbucks and Metropolitan Coffee nearby for those who enjoy a leisurely coffee outing. The area also boasts numerous pharmacies like Marc's Stores and Walgreens for easy access to medications and health supplies. For recreational activities, residents can visit parks like Primate Playground or Cleveland Metroparks - Big Creek Reservation to enjoy the outdoors. In terms of healthcare services, there are hospitals like Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital and St Vincent Charity Medical Center within close proximity. Transportation options are also readily available with car rental services and Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport just a short distance away. Overall, this neighborhood provides a blend of convenience, healthcare services, dining options, and transportation accessibility that could make it an ideal choice for senior living.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Gyro Guys (1.8 miles)
  • Ferris Deli & Restaurant (3.1 miles)
  • Local West (3.2 miles)
  • Mason's Creamery (3.3 miles)
  • Mahall's Twenty Lanes (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Metropolitan Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Ready Set Roasters (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Rising Star Coffee Roasters (3.5 miles)
  • Rising Star Coffee Roasters (4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Marc's Stores (1 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (1.1 miles)
  • Dave's Supermarket (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Primate Playground (1.5 miles)
  • Cleveland Metroparks - Big Creek Reservation (2.5 miles)
  • Edgewater Park (3.9 miles)
  • Wendy Moore Memorial Park (4.4 miles)
  • Niagara Park (4.5 miles)
  • Lakewood Park (4.7 miles)
  • Metroparks Rocky River Reservation North (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ignatius of Antioch Church (2 miles)
  • St. Rocco's Church (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Cuyahoga County Board of Health (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Trauma ICU (3 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • CCF Fairview Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • St Vincent Charity Medical Center (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.9 miles)
  • National Car Rental (4.9 miles)
  • Cleveland Rental Car Center (5 miles)
  • Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (5 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (5.2 miles)
  • United Airlines Ticket Counter (5.2 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint C (5.2 miles)

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