Commons Of Providence in Sandusky, OH

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Commons Of Providence in Sandusky, OH

Commons Of Providence is an assisted living community in Sandusky, OH.

Information last verified:

5000 Providence Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870

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

4.8 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Commons Of Providence

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care stands out

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, caring staff.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly say the staff is welcoming, helpful, and genuinely invested in residents. Multiple reviewers mention nursing and day-to-day care as a major reason they felt confident about the move. Even when reviews discuss negative events in the memory care unit, the writer frames it as a failure of care and communication, underscoring how important these expectations are to families.

common 10 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept campus

Many reviews emphasize a clean, well-maintained community.

Several reviewers highlight how clean and beautifully maintained the campus feels, from the buildings and grounds to day-to-day upkeep. Others specifically call out meticulous housekeeping and the overall presentation of the facility. A few also mention pleasant outdoor or garden spaces as part of what makes the environment feel comfortable.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents involved

Residents frequently mention engaging activities and events.

Reviews describe a steady mix of scheduled activities and community events that help residents stay engaged. Some families say their loved one participated quickly and made friends through what was offered. A number of reviewers also connect the active atmosphere to regular programming, including group-style activities.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food and dining feel special

Meals are frequently praised as a standout part of daily life.

Multiple reviewers mention delicious meals and food that both looked and tasted great. Some highlight the dining experience through references to meal service, dining staff, and a specific on-site cafe setting. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and multiple menu approaches for dietary needs.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 112 resident community capacity 112 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • 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
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Original Margaritaville (0.3 miles)
  • Firelands Winery (0.7 miles)
  • Toft Dairy (1.2 miles)
  • Cobbs Drive-In (2.6 miles)
  • Rayz on the Bay (2.9 miles)
  • Berardi's Family Kitchen (3.2 miles)
  • El Grand Patron (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Lions Park (1.6 miles)
  • Shoreline Park (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Northcoast Cancer Care (2.6 miles)
  • Sandusky Orthopedics & Rheumatology (3.2 miles)
  • Dr Robert W Rice, MD (3.3 miles)
  • UH Rainbow Sandusky Pediatricians (3.3 miles)
  • Northern Ohio Medical Specialists (3.4 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (3.4 miles)
  • Firelands Physician Group - Infectious Disease (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak Train Station (3 miles)
  • Frontier Town Station (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Dockside Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Vita Urbana (3.5 miles)
  • R Coffee Corner (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (6.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • The Stadium Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Buderer Drug Co. (3.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (4.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Firelands S Campus (3.4 miles)
  • Firelands Regional Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Firelands Regional Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Noms Healthcare (3.5 miles)
  • American Homepatient (5.6 miles)

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