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Merit House in Toledo, OH

Merit House is an assisted living community in Toledo, OH.

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Merit House in Toledo, OH

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4645 Lewis Avenue, Toledo, OH 43612

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2.7 from 43 reviews
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14
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Overall Review of Merit House

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is strongly mixed

Food quality is a major theme in residents’ and families’ comments.

Several reviews describe food as getting worse or being hard to eat, including comments about inedible meals and insects around food trays. Other reviewers say the food was good, enjoyed a variety of options, and that a loved one ate well. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with residents who focus on the dining experience rather than a cafeteria setup.

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness varies widely

Care experiences range from very attentive to frequently delayed.

Many families and visitors describe staff as helpful, attentive, kind, and engaged, including a positive respite stay where staff were seen as attentive throughout. Other reviews report breakdowns in day-to-day care, such as long waits for attention, call lights left unanswered, and missed or delayed nursing needs like wound changes. A few comments also describe serious incidents where families felt communication or follow-through was inadequate, reinforcing that consistency can be hit or miss.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and bugs raise concerns

Some residents and visitors report serious cleanliness and pest issues.

A number of reviews mention insects or pests, including ants on food trays, beetles in bathrooms, and reports of bed bugs. Others add that they had to escalate cleanliness concerns or were moved after issues came up. While a couple of reviewers also say the facility felt very clean, the pest-related comments are prominent enough that cleanliness is a recurring risk to consider.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Belongings and valuables alleged missing

Multiple reviews allege theft or missing valuables.

Some families describe money being stolen from a loved one after arrival, and others report missing belongings from rooms. There are also allegations involving jewelry taken after a resident passed away. While not every review raises this concern, the repeated theme around lost valuables makes it an important point to ask about and verify.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor space stand out

Residents’ engagement is supported by activities and outdoor access.

One review of a respite stay says the person had access to activities and stayed engaged while on-site. Another describes helpful support for family visits during COVID-era restrictions, focusing on communication and visit access. A separate comment also highlights the courtyard/outdoor area as part of the experience, alongside reports of a clean environment.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 27 resident community capacity 27 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Toledo Express (15 miles away) Toledo Express (15 miles away)

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
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Toledo, Ohio, offers a convenient location with an array of amenities nearby. Within a short distance, you will find multiple pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians' offices, providing easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are various dining options ranging from fast food establishments to sit-down restaurants for your dining pleasure. For those interested in leisure activities, there are cafes and theaters within a few miles for entertainment. Places of worship are also close by for spiritual nourishment. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community with essential services and recreational opportunities suitable for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • ProMedica Pharmacy Counter - Central Ave (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Capital Care Network of Toledo (0.7 miles)
  • Mercy Family Physicians Phillips Avenue (0.9 miles)
  • ProMedica Parkway Surgery Center (2.2 miles)
  • ProMedica Physicians Neurosurgery (2.2 miles)
  • ProMedica Pediatric Clinic (2.3 miles)
  • ProMedica Physicians Neurology (2.3 miles)
  • Nephrology Consultants of NW Ohio (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Burger King (1.3 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (1.7 miles)
  • Magdalena's Bar & Grill (1.8 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.8 miles)
  • Bubba's 33 (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rcg Toledo Wernerts Corners (2 miles)
  • Toledo Hospital Breast Care (2.4 miles)
  • Toledo Hospital Er (2.5 miles)
  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Toledo Hospital Labor & Delivery (2.5 miles)
  • Toledo Hospital 7th Floor SICU (2.5 miles)
  • Davita Kidney Care (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • SIP Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Grindhrs (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ the King Catholic Church (3.4 miles)
  • St Matthew's Episcopal Church-West Toledo (4 miles)
  • Corpus Christi University Parish (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Franklin Park 16 and XD (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Promenade Park (4.1 miles)
  • Harold Boeschenstein Park (4.1 miles)
  • Middlegrounds Metropark (4.3 miles)

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