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SouthWest Commons in Strongsville, OH

SouthWest Commons is an assisted living community in Strongsville, OH.

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SouthWest Commons in Strongsville, OH

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SouthWest Commons SouthWest Commons

18090 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136

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

4.4 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of SouthWest Commons

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently described as helpful

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and responsive.

Across many reviews, people say the staff was kind and easy to work with, including during the move-in transition and day-to-day care. Several reviewers also mention staff keeping them informed or resolving concerns promptly. Even among the most critical feedback, residents’ families describe communication with the team and unmet expectations around care, showing how central staffing and follow-through were to the experience.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness earns strong praise

Reviews frequently call out the community’s cleanliness and upkeep.

Multiple reviews note an immaculate environment, clean apartments, and well-maintained buildings and grounds. One review also highlights that the facility did not have foul odors. There is also a sharply negative review describing dirty conditions, which is the main counterpoint to the otherwise consistent cleanliness praise.

common 8 reviews mention this

Dining quality is a key factor

Dining comes up often, with many families describing the food positively.

Several reviews describe the food as excellent, delicious, tasty, or something residents enjoyed at mealtimes. Some families also mention enjoying activities and fellowship around meals. A smaller number of comments are the opposite, citing poor menu options and negative dining experiences.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Many reviewers point to activities that keep residents involved.

Reviews describe scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored options, including things like bingo and other group events. Families also mention knowledgeable activity leadership and residents participating in the day-to-day programming. The activity emphasis appears as a regular part of the lived experience, not just during tours.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care experiences vary significantly

Some reviews raise concerns about whether care needs were met consistently.

One critical review describes serious problems around supervision, falls, and skin care, along with a belief that staffing levels and training did not match residents’ needs. Another review argues that medications were used in a way that made care easier rather than best for the resident. Together, these comments indicate that care quality and follow-through may not feel consistent to every family.

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 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

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (9 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (9 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
  • 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

Pharmacies

  • Marc's Stores (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy Diagnostic (0.8 miles)
  • Digestive Disease Consultants (3.9 miles)
  • Southwest Family Physicians (5.8 miles)
  • Ent Allergy Health (5.8 miles)
  • Cuyahoga County Board of Health (9 miles)
  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center (10.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark 383 Strongsville (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)
  • The Rail (1.8 miles)
  • Condado Tacos (1.9 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (1.9 miles)
  • Mitchell's Ice Cream (2 miles)
  • Cozumel Mexican Restaurant (2 miles)
  • Rosewood Grill (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ambrose Endowment Foundation (2.6 miles)
  • St Matthew's Episcopal Church (10.3 miles)

Parks

  • Strongsville Wildlife Area (2.7 miles)
  • Surrarrer Park (4.3 miles)
  • Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reserve North (4.5 miles)
  • James Day Park (6.4 miles)
  • Hinkley Reservation (7.8 miles)
  • Rocky River Reservation (8.7 miles)
  • Cleveland Metroparks - Big Creek Reservation (9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Benchmark Imaging Group (2.7 miles)
  • Medina General Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • The Children's Center of Medina County (9.7 miles)
  • Medina Medical Office Building (10.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (10 miles)
  • Cool Beans Cafe (10.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse C (8.4 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint C (8.5 miles)
  • United Airlines Ticket Counter (8.5 miles)
  • Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (8.6 miles)
  • Concourse B (8.6 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (8.6 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (9.4 miles)

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