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Kendal At Oberlin

Kendal At Oberlin is an assisted living and memory care community in Oberlin, OH.

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600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074

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

4.6 from 54 reviews
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Overall Review of Kendal At Oberlin

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Around-the-clock care access

Residents describe care that’s available when health needs change.

Several residents mention help that feels continuous, including staff being there around the clock. Others describe being able to get checked promptly through an on-site care center when medical issues come up. Residents also say care supports them when they are ill or frail, with assistance tied to day-to-day needs.

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Activities keep residents engaged

A steady slate of activities helps residents stay involved.

Residents point to an active schedule that includes classes, lectures, and performances. Many also highlight on-site engagement like painting classes, a library or book club, and theater programs. A few reviews also connect the community’s location to easy access to local college offerings and cultural events.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining quality and meal service are repeatedly mentioned.

Multiple residents describe meals as delicious, with portions they feel are the right size. One review specifically notes food is made to order, and another praises overall food quality. At the same time, there is at least one dissenting review saying the food has declined and tastes bland.

  • A view of a restaurant kitchen with a visible pizza oven in the background.
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Cost is a major concern

Price is a recurring drawback for prospective residents.

Several reviews call the community very expensive, including concerns about paying extra for additional items and a high monthly bill. Others say it was more than they could afford even after liking the community during a visit. A separate, strongly negative review also frames the cost as not being worth it, while one review does acknowledge the expense but says it can be worth it for their situation.

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Features

Housing

  • 37 resident community capacity 37 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms

Transportation

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (20 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (20 miles away)
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • 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
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Kidz First Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Lorain County Coroners Office (0.8 miles)
  • Whole Woman Holistic Gynecology (0.8 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (0.9 miles)
  • Oberlin Hearing Care (0.9 miles)
  • Essel Emmanuel MD (0.9 miles)
  • Center For Orthopedics (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Finney Chapel (0.7 miles)
  • Second Baptist Church (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Feve (0.9 miles)
  • Lorenzo's Pizzeria (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.6 miles)
  • Burger King (5.2 miles)
  • The Depot (6.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (7.1 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (7.3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (7.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (7.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.9 miles)

Parks

  • Lorain County Metro Parks (4 miles)
  • Lagrange Community Park (6.5 miles)
  • Cascade Park (7.1 miles)
  • Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation (7.3 miles)
  • Black River Reservation (9.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Emh Regional Medical Center (6.7 miles)
  • Emh Regional Medical Center (7.8 miles)
  • Mercy Health (9.3 miles)
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center (9.3 miles)
  • Physicians Answering Service (9.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (8.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)
  • Bread N Brew (9.3 miles)

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