Central Ohio Life Care Center I is an assisted living community in Columbus, OH.
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2456 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.4 from 32 reviews
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Overall Review of Central Ohio Life Care Center I
common11 reviews mention this
Caring staff and coordinated support
Many residents and families describe a caring, helpful team that stays engaged in daily care.
Several reviewers thank the staff for going above and beyond, and they describe nurses, therapy staff, and doctors as kind in front of residents. Multiple comments also highlight good communication and care coordination, including during shift changes, plus specific praise for the administrator and day-to-day staff. One review says the care helped a loved one heal and return home, while another compares the facility favorably to other places they tried. A few reviewers also note the staff wants to do well, but that more training is needed in difficult situations.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Calls and follow-ups fall short
Residents and families report trouble reaching the facility, with urgent questions or requests unanswered.
Some reviewers say phones were not answered or that urgent questions went without a response. Others describe calling the administrator or staff and not getting a return call, even when they left voicemail. One reviewer says the posted phone number was out of service. Another review describes unanswered calls when trying to get help for a loved one. Taken together, these accounts point to inconsistent follow-through when families need timely answers.
common6 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining is a mixed experience, with some praising meals and others describing poor appetite and weight loss.
Some reviewers say the food is pretty good and even compare it favorably to other facilities they have been in. A few comments also mention medication-and-meal routines, including meal selection and dietary restrictions. At the same time, other reviews describe food as terrible, note problems with meal requests, and say residents were not eating enough. One family member reports weight loss and trouble getting enough help to eat, and another mentions uncertainty about choosing or marking dislikes. Overall, residents’ experiences with dining vary widely across reviews.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Building cleanliness and condition vary
Reviews describe both clean, maintained spaces and reports of odor or a filthy environment.
Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, including praise for sparkling floors and a friendly, clean place. Others mention the building being older but claim improvements were underway. However, multiple negative reviews report strong odors on arrival, a filthy building, and overall appearance like a run-down facility. One reviewer also describes residents staying in beds all day, which they connect to poor care rather than cleanliness alone. With both positive and negative descriptions appearing in reviews, the cleanliness and overall condition appear inconsistent.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Medication delivery is sometimes delayed
Medication management is not always dependable, including reports of prescriptions not arriving right away.
One reviewer praises medication dispensing and a care routine that includes timely medication handling. Another family member reports that prescribed medications were not available when their loved one arrived or the next day. That same review also describes follow-on care problems that they associate with the delay. Taken together, residents and families describe medication support positively in some cases, but there are also serious reports about gaps in bringing prescriptions.
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Features
Housing
22 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
West Side Health Center (0.2 miles)
Hilltop Family Health (0.6 miles)
Tri-Village Family Health (2 miles)
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry (2.6 miles)
Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center (3 miles)
The Eye Center of Columbus (3.1 miles)
Martha Moorehouse Medical Pavillion Lung and Allergy Center (3.6 miles)
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22 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (10 miles away)
24-hour call system
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
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Diabetes-focused care in a peaceful, comfortable setting with on-site activities.
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