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Elmcroft of Medina

Elmcroft of Medina is an assisted living and memory care community in Medina, OH.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with stylish chairs and a coffee table, featuring modern decor and a television.

  • Decor

    A modern dining area with wooden tables, upholstered chairs, and sleek kitchen cabinets.

  • Living Room

    A modern living room with stylish furniture and decor, featuring a sofa, coffee tables, and a television.

  • Building

    A wide shot of a large building with a driveway under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    A bright and modern dining area with wooden floors and stylish furniture.

  • Landscaping

    A suburban landscape with a tree, grass, and street lamp under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a sleek countertop, and dual wine fridges, accented by decorative flowers and chairs.

  • Lighting

    A cozy library area featuring bookshelves, tables, and chairs with modern lighting.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with a brick fireplace and blue accent wall, flanked by comfortable armchairs and elegant decor.

  • Television

    A modern living room with comfortable seating, decorative elements, and a mounted television.

  • Appliances

    A modern kitchen and dining area featuring wooden flooring, dark cabinets, and a round dining table with chairs.

  • Hallway

    A brightly lit hallway with doors lining both sides and a carpeted floor.

  • Waiting Area

    Modern salon interior with stylish chairs and a minimalistic design.

1046 North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH 44256

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

3.9 from 53 reviews
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Overall Review of Elmcroft of Medina

common 21 reviews mention this

Caring, friendly staff experience

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly and genuinely caring.

Many reviewers say the staff is welcoming and treat residents like family, with an emphasis on kindness and responsiveness day to day. Several also describe staff as helpful, professional, and attentive to residents’ needs. A few reviews take a sharply negative view of staff behavior, but the overall pattern in the comments highlights warmth and support.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Scheduled activities are a frequent reason families say residents stay engaged.

Reviewers commonly mention regular activities and events, including programs designed to keep residents occupied and social. Some describe their loved one enjoying bingo, games, and music, while others mention fitness, arts and crafts, and educational speakers. One reviewer also points out that activity availability can be a bright spot even when other care experiences felt inconsistent.

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Staffing reliability can slip

Some residents and families report delays and concerns about staffing consistency.

A recurring concern is that call lights were not answered promptly, with one review describing waits over 30 minutes. Others mention the community can feel understaffed after hours. Negative reviews also describe situations where care follow-through did not meet expectations, including falls and missing personal items. There are also a couple of reviews that say overall care is good, but staffing concerns still show up for some families.

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Cleanliness and odors are mixed

Cleanliness and room standards are not consistent across reviews.

Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, well managed, and bright. Others report more serious issues, including inconsistent room cleanliness and an unpleasant odor noticed at entry during a visit. Another negative review focuses on care follow-through that affected personal comfort and cleanliness needs, suggesting that day-to-day standards may vary.

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Memory care experiences vary

Memory care reviews range from positive support to urgent concerns.

One reviewer describes dementia care deteriorating rapidly and urges others to avoid the community. Another negative review ties concerns to multiple care issues, including falls, missed requests, and incomplete follow-through. On the positive side, a separate review says memory-related care needs are being handled with genuine concern, even while acknowledging that staffing can be difficult across assisted living settings.

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Tours and communication are inconsistent

Tour experiences can be helpful and knowledgeable or feel rude and unprofessional.

Some reviewers report positive interactions during tours and pre-move visits, including a virtual tour and staff members who were helpful and knowledgeable. Others describe feeling disappointed or uncomfortable on a tour, including complaints about communication and professional conduct. A separate review also highlights that staff allowed extended time with a loved one during a difficult period, underscoring how support during visits can differ widely.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (18 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (18 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Marc's Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (2.9 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (5.3 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • The Children's Center of Medina County (0.6 miles)
  • Medina Medical Office Building (1.5 miles)
  • Medina General Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • Lodi Community Hospital (10.9 miles)
  • Akron General Radiology (11.5 miles)
  • Lodi Community Hospital (11.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Cool Beans Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.4 miles)

Parks

  • Buckeye Woods Park (1.1 miles)
  • Fred Greenwood Park (2.6 miles)
  • Hinkley Reservation (8.7 miles)
  • Green Leaf Park (9.9 miles)
  • Memorial Park (11.1 miles)
  • Durling Park (11.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jo Jo's Sports Bar & Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Los CantRitos (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Bob Evans (3.4 miles)
  • On Tap Medina (4 miles)
  • Blue Heron Brewery (4 miles)
  • Roadside Inn (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Francis Xavier Catholic Church (1.2 miles)
  • St Ambrose Endowment Foundation (6.7 miles)
  • Seville Presbyterian Church (9.7 miles)
  • Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene (10.2 miles)
  • Ghent Christian Church (10.4 miles)
  • Grace Lutheran Church (11.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center (1.7 miles)
  • Brio Neurobehavioral Consultants (2.5 miles)
  • Trillium Creek Dermatology & Surgery Center (2.6 miles)
  • North Ohio Heart (2.7 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Digestive Disease Consultants (6.9 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark 383 Strongsville (10.9 miles)

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