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Amherst Meadows Care Center in Massillon, OH

Amherst Meadows Care Center is an assisted living community in Massillon, OH.

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Amherst Meadows Care Center in Massillon, OH

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with sofas, chandeliers, and large windows.
  • Decor

    A spacious lobby with decorative tile flooring and a welcoming reception area.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, couches, and traditional decor.
  • Building

    A community center building with a sign in front and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a bed and medical equipment by the window.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room featuring tables with purple tablecloths and chandeliers.
  • Kitchen

    A multi-purpose room with a kitchenette, seating area, and office equipment.

1610 1st Street Ne, Massillon, OH 44646

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4.6 from 100 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Amherst Meadows Care Center

common 34 reviews mention this

Compassionate care is a constant

Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, responsive care from staff.

Across many reviews, families say the staff is caring and attentive, and that nurses and aides follow through on residents’ needs. Multiple reviewers mention staff answering questions, introducing themselves, and treating residents with kindness during transitions like rehab and assisted living. A few also call out specific nurses and note strong day-to-day responsiveness. One review contrasts care elsewhere, saying it was noticeably better here.

common 29 reviews mention this

Clean, orderly facilities stand out

Clean, odor-free spaces come up often in resident and family feedback.

Several reviews emphasize cleanliness and an orderly environment, including comments about rooms and halls looking well kept. Some reviewers specifically mention there’s no bad smell, while others describe a clean, spacious facility. Along with cleanliness, a number of comments also highlight pleasant front-desk and staff interactions during visits and admissions. A few reviewers also note room details like comfortable sizing and thoughtful layouts.

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Food quality is mixed

Dining gets both praise and criticism from reviewers.

Food shows up as a mixed point: some reviews describe meals as good, fresh, and appetizing, including specific shared meal occasions. Other reviews are dissatisfied, saying the food didn’t taste good or that it leaves a lot to be desired. Reviews also mention that residents spend time in the dining area as part of daily life, and one notes a positive dining experience on a first day.

  • A cozy dining room featuring tables with purple tablecloths and chandeliers.
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Activities help fill the days

Scheduled and resident-style activities are repeatedly mentioned.

Residents and families describe the community as offering activities that people enjoy, including daily programming. A couple of reviews also mention resident involvement and activities happening in the background of day-to-day life. One reviewer also wanted certain evaluations completed within 24 hours, but notes activities are already engaging while they wait for that process.

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Nursing and rehab transitions feel supported

Family members describe strong support during rehab and skilled nursing transitions.

Multiple reviews focus on rehab or skilled nursing experiences, saying admissions and care planning felt organized and supportive. Families mention residents being moved from the hospital to Amherst Meadows for recovery and describe staff as helpful during the process. Some comments also describe adjustments after transitions, including how nurses and aides show up to address residents’ needs.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 44 resident community capacity 44 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Akron-Canton Regional (8 miles away) Akron-Canton Regional (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Marc's Stores (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Affinity Family Physicians (0.8 miles)
  • West Medical (1.2 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (1.2 miles)
  • Massillon Family Care (1.4 miles)
  • Breastfeeding Center (2.5 miles)
  • Family Practice Center (2.6 miles)
  • Scott W Blumer (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Aultman West Immediate Care (1.1 miles)
  • Jackson Mercy Statcare (4.3 miles)
  • Summa Health System (5.6 miles)
  • Altercare (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Joey's Kendal Tavern (1.2 miles)
  • KFC (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Bob Evans (1.4 miles)
  • Menches Bros of Massillon (1.5 miles)
  • Top of the Viaduct Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • Old Timers Bar and Griddle (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Tremont Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Ohio Roasting Company (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • North Park (3.5 miles)
  • Lake Cable Village (4.3 miles)
  • Arboretum Park (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church Of Canton (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Tinseltown (6 miles)

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