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SEM Haven in Milford, OH

SEM Haven is an assisted living and memory care community in Milford, OH.

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SEM Haven in Milford, OH

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225 Cleveland Avenue, Milford, OH 45150

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

4.2 from 76 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Overall Review of SEM Haven

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Cleanliness and odor stand out

Residents and families frequently describe the facility as very clean.

Many reviewers describe a clean, well-kept building with no unpleasant odors, and some specifically mention avoiding urine-like smells. Others praise cleanliness in rooms and common areas, including during rehab stays. A smaller group raises concerns about odors and cleanliness in bathrooms, describing the building smell and saying they felt cleaning was inconsistent.

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Caring, responsive staff matter

A consistently praised theme is staff who are friendly and helpful.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff as welcoming, courteous, and attentive, including nurses and aides who respond to needs. Several mention clear communication when health changes occur, and at least one describes frequent updates during a period when in-person contact was limited. On the negative side, some reviews criticize staffing response and accountability, including claims of ignored concerns, delayed treatment, or poor interaction with residents.

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Rehab and therapy support recovery

Rehabilitation care and therapy are recurring positives in reviews.

Several reviewers describe physical rehabilitation as a highlight, with staff providing therapy and helping residents improve safely. Families also mention accommodating food requests during rehab and describe call-light response as good during their stays. One reviewer notes therapy staff understood limits and did not rush care, while another positive review emphasizes skilled, competent rehab support after hospital care.

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Memory care feels structured

Memory care is discussed in reviews with attention to layout and daily setup.

Reviews that focus on memory care describe a locked-in environment and a setup intended to encourage resident interaction, including shared living and dining spaces. One memory-care review also mentions private rooms with room for residents to have their own sitting area, plus a screened porch and fenced yard, and even cats in the area. However, a negative memory-care review alleges serious gaps in basic needs and medical response, including concerns about eating, oral care, and treatment timing.

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Meals and dining experiences vary

Dining is a mixed theme, with both praise and sharp criticism.

Some reviewers describe the food as good and say the community can accommodate most menu requests, with others calling the food really good or great. Reviews also mention dining-related comforts such as a dining room and café access for company. At the same time, multiple negative reviews criticize food quality, including one describing dining as a joke and saying residents did not get timely assistance with eating.

  • A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring a kitchen in the background.
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Activities help keep residents engaged

Many residents are described as staying active through scheduled events.

Several reviews highlight activities and entertainment, including games, religious services, live performances, and organized day trips. Families also describe off-site outings and community events that help residents feel involved. Even where care quality is questioned, reviewers still point to the presence of activities and organized programming as a visible part of life in the building.

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Features

Housing

  • 62 resident community capacity 62 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party 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
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (21 miles away) Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (21 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • 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
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Milford, Ohio offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing for seniors looking to relocate. The proximity to restaurants such as Little Miami Brewing Company, Quaker Steak & Lube, and Cracker Barrel provides convenient dining options for residents. Additionally, there are several physicians and pharmacies in the area, including Kode Murthy and CVS Pharmacy, making healthcare easily accessible. For outdoor recreation, there are several parks nearby such as Kroger Hills and Swaim Park. Places of worship like St Gertrude Church and Epiphany United Methodist Church offer spiritual fulfillment for those seeking it. In terms of healthcare facilities, Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital and Mercy Health Anderson Hospital are conveniently located for medical needs. Overall, this area provides a blend of convenience, leisure activities, and healthcare options suitable for senior living.

Restaurants

  • Little Miami Brewing Company (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Quaker Steak & Lube (1.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.3 miles)
  • Schoolhouse Restaurant (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
  • Skyline Chili (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Kode Murthy (0.8 miles)
  • Bethesda Group Practice (2.7 miles)
  • Clarkson Eyecare (3.5 miles)
  • Dr. Brian Vanderploeg & Associates (4.6 miles)
  • Ohio Valley Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (4.8 miles)
  • Visiting Physicians Association (4.9 miles)
  • University Endoscopy Center (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Kroger Hills (2.1 miles)
  • Mariemont Concourse (4.7 miles)
  • Dogwood Park (5.1 miles)
  • Swaim Park (5.7 miles)
  • Union Township Veteran's Memorial Park (5.8 miles)
  • Chamberlin Park (6.3 miles)
  • Weller Park (7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Gertrude Church (4 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (4.3 miles)
  • Crossroads Church East Side (5.1 miles)
  • Saint Margaret of Corona Catholic Church (5.4 miles)
  • City of Madisonville (5.5 miles)
  • Epiphany United Methodist Church (5.6 miles)
  • Adath Israel Congregation (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Mercy Health Anderson Hospital (6.3 miles)
  • Trihealth Connect Training (6.4 miles)
  • TriHealth Seniority - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Silverton Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

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