Residents with dementia-related needs are getting focused attention, according to multiple reviewers.
Several families mention the community’s memory-focused care and how staff support residents with dementia. Reviews highlight an experience in the Memory Care unit, including staff helping when a resident became frustrated. Others specifically call out dementia care as a strength and point to the Memory Care unit as a reason they felt comfortable placing a loved one there.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
The activities program is a consistent part of daily life for residents, per reviews.
Reviewers describe staff keeping residents engaged with scheduled activities and entertainment. One family notes the entertainment staff worked to find activities aligned with a loved one’s interests. Another review mentions residents enjoying events like karaoke, reinforcing that there are regular, resident-involved options.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Diabetes support has mixed outcomes
Diabetes-related support appears inconsistent in residents’ experiences.
One reviewer says a diabetes monitor and insulin delivery system could not be used during a prior stay, though a later placement had approval for those needs. Another reviewer describes an upsetting medication mix-up tied to diabetes, saying they were not diabetic and the facility acted on orders they received. Together, the reviews suggest diabetes management may depend on case-by-case decisions and communication.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Medicaid expectations can fall short
Some families report issues when Medicaid timing or coverage expectations change.
Two reviewers describe disappointment with Medicaid-related promises and outcomes. One family says Medicaid processing was delayed, leading to an urgent discharge situation. Another reviewer says the community did not keep what they expected regarding keeping a loved one when Medicaid or SSI money issues arose. Both accounts point to a need to clarify eligibility timelines and what happens if coverage changes.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
8 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Cleveland Regional Medical Center (0 miles)
Prime Medic Urgent Care (0.2 miles)
Memorial Hermann (0.2 miles)
Doctors Diagnostic Hospital (1 miles)
Physicians
Ecr Medical Plaza (0 miles)
Calvary Medical Clinic (0.1 miles)
Williams Family Practice (0.1 miles)
Taylor Pediatrics (0.1 miles)
Millennium Physicians (0.2 miles)
Al-Sabbagh Radwan MD (0.2 miles)
Modern Heart and Vascular Institute: Rajiv Agarwal, MD (0.2 miles)
Places of Worship
First United Methodist Church (0.1 miles)
Bob And Frieda White Ministries.inc (0.4 miles)
Green Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
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