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Northwood Assisted Living in Springfield, OH

Northwood Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Springfield, OH.

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Northwood Assisted Living in Springfield, OH

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

  • Outdoors

    An elderly person in a wheelchair interacts with a dog at an outdoor table activity.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a gray sofa, patterned cushions, and a coffee table.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with patterned armchair and side table featuring a lamp.

  • Building

    Northwood Assisted Living facility entrance with a clear blue sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a patterned bedspread, closed curtains, and a television on a stand.

  • Outdoor

    An outdoor event table for Northwood Assisted Living featuring brochures and a coffee setup.

  • Bathroom

    A clean bathroom with a shower, toilet, and neatly hung blue towels.

  • Painting

    Participants enjoying a creative art class, pouring colorful paint onto canvases.

  • Park

    A person in a wheelchair interacts with dogs at a sunny outdoor park.

  • Wheelchair

    An elderly person in a wheelchair enjoys a meal indoors.

3001 Middle Urbana Road, Springfield, OH 45502

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

3.8 from 50 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Northwood Assisted Living Costs & Pricing

Northwood Assisted Living presents a compelling value proposition for individuals seeking assisted living options, with monthly costs that are significantly lower than both the county and state averages. For instance, a studio room at Northwood is priced at $2,355, which is markedly less than Clark County's average of $3,254 and Ohio's average of $3,727. Similarly, one-bedroom units are available for $2,600, compared to Clark County's $3,866 and Ohio's consistent rate of $3,712. Even in two-bedroom accommodations, Northwood remains competitively priced at $2,670 against the county's average of $3,033 and the statewide figure of $3,501. This pricing strategy not only makes quality care more accessible but also reflects Northwood's commitment to providing an affordable yet enriching living experience for its residents.

Floor plansNorthwood Assisted LivingClark CountyOhio
Studio$2,355$3,254$3,727
1 Bedroom$2,600$3,866$3,712
2 Bedrooms$2,670$3,033$3,501

Overall Review of Northwood Assisted Living

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Medication and check-ins matter

Residents and families describe medication oversight and frequent wellness check-ins.

Several reviewers mention medication management and ongoing monitoring, with one saying the medication regulation felt “very nice” and comforting. A contrasting set of reviews raises serious concerns about medication accuracy or the level of nursing support on the assisted living side, including a claim that wrong medicine was given. One reviewer also describes improvements after concerns were raised, noting the addition of 24/7 nursing support and wellness checks. Overall, the experience appears to hinge on how consistently care is delivered day to day.

common 11 reviews mention this

Friendly staff shows up

Many reviewers say the staff is consistently kind and helpful.

A large majority of reviews describe staff members as nice, friendly, compassionate, or responsive, including nurses, caregivers, and office personnel. Families also highlight office communication and the sense that staff are checking in. Some reviews, however, describe breakdowns in professionalism or responsiveness, including claims that issues were not addressed after complaints. Taken together, the staff experience is clearly a strong point for many residents and families, but it isn’t uniform across reviews.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed feedback

Dining is a frequent highlight, but quality varies by reviewer.

Some reviewers say the food is enjoyable and that meals were comforting, including comments about how residents like the meals. Others point out problems with kitchen conditions, staffing, or cleanliness, and several mention concerns about how food is prepared or variety and portions. A couple of reviews also describe practical positives like having three meals a day and coffee available. Overall, dining shows up both as a reassuring routine and as an area where expectations weren’t always met.

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Cleanliness and upkeep are uneven

Cleanliness and upkeep receive both praise and sharp criticism.

Some families report the facility is clean and that maintenance issues were handled quickly. Other reviews contradict that, describing dirty kitchens, dirty floors, and cleanliness problems that weren’t corrected after they complained. A separate concern involves apartment readiness, with one reviewer saying cleaning and promised updates weren’t completed before move-in. The pattern suggests day-to-day appearance may vary, or that repairs and housekeeping follow-through can be inconsistent.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high, then stable

Pricing comes up often, with some families calling it expensive.

Several reviewers mention cost, including one saying it feels too expensive. Another reviewer contrasts affordability across communities, describing pricing as more stable by level and base-room structure rather than item-by-item add-ons. There is also a separate complaint about a payment follow-through issue involving the manager. Overall, cost and billing reliability appear to be recurring points of concern for a subset of families.

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Features

Housing

  • 95 resident community capacity 95 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • 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
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • 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

  • James M Cox Dayton International (24 miles away) James M Cox Dayton International (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • 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
  • Pet-focused programs Pet-focused programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Springfield, Ohio, offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing for senior living. With several physicians' offices nearby, including primary care and specialty practices, residents have convenient access to healthcare services. In addition, there are pharmacies and hospitals within a short distance for any medical needs. For dining options, there are popular chain restaurants like Pizza Hut and Wendy's available. Places of worship such as the Southern Baptist Convention and Grace Covenant Fellowship are also in close proximity for spiritual support. Parks like CJ Brown Playground provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Overall, this area offers a mix of essential services and leisure options that could make it a comfortable and convenient place for seniors to consider living.

Physicians

  • DRS Roberto, Roberto, Muir, Sutter, Macy And Macy (0.2 miles)
  • Primary Care Springfield (0.3 miles)
  • Troha Frank V MD (0.3 miles)
  • Ob/Gyn (1.1 miles)
  • Springfield Family Practice (1.2 miles)
  • Springfield Gastroenterology (1.4 miles)
  • Annamraju Ananth MD (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut (1 miles)
  • Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken (2 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (2.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)
  • Arby's (3 miles)
  • Rally's (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Whitacre Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Carson's Northridge Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Whitacre's Pharmacies (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Harding Road Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Madison Avenue Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (1 miles)
  • Grace Covenant Fellowship (1.7 miles)
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • Maplewood Church of the Nazarene (3.2 miles)
  • New Moorefield United Methodist Church (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • CJ Brown Playground (1.3 miles)
  • Moorefield Family Park (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Springfield Urology (1.5 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Springfield Regional Imaging Center (2.9 miles)
  • Clark County Mental Health (3.2 miles)
  • Springfield Regional Cancer Center (3.6 miles)
  • Springfield Regional Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • Ohio Institute of Cardiac Care (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (2.6 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.1 miles)
  • Coffee Expressions (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema 10 (3.1 miles)

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