Residents and families often describe staff as kind, caring, and responsive.
Many reviews highlight kind, compassionate staff and nurses, with families describing a more comfortable experience during rehab or long-term stays. Several residents also describe the facility as warm and welcoming, with attentive help when needed. A smaller set of reviews raises serious concerns, describing understaffing, inadequate care, or problems that families felt were not handled properly.
common5 reviews mention this
Clean, home-like environment stands out
Multiple reviews mention the facility feeling clean and home-like.
Some reviews describe the building as clean and welcoming, and several say it felt like a home rather than an institutional setting. One review specifically mentions improvements after communication issues early in a rehab stay. On the other hand, a negative review reports dirty restrooms and other breakdowns in day-to-day support.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Care and medication worries recur
A recurring theme is insufficient care, including medication-related concerns.
Several critical reviews describe residents not being properly cared for, with examples like missed care needs and families saying they did not see medication management happen consistently. A few reviews also describe communication problems around nursing decisions or treatment expectations. These complaints stand in sharp contrast to the more positive accounts of skilled workers and quality care.
common3 reviews mention this
Therapy and activities keep days busy
Residents and families mention on-site therapy and inclusive activities.
Reviews describe excellent therapy during recovery, and one specifically mentions physical therapy onsite. Another review highlights communication improvements and also calls out resident activities as inclusive and engaging. Across the more positive feedback, daily programming appears to be part of what makes stays feel more supported.
common3 reviews mention this
Food gets positive mentions
Food and visiting treats are often mentioned positively.
Some reviews say the food is great, and multiple families mention popcorn and ice cream as visiting treats. This aligns with the community offering restaurant-style dining, while residents also reference dining as part of the overall comfort of the stay. Negative reviews mention broader care and service breakdowns, rather than specific complaints about meals alone.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Price feels high to some families
Several reviews describe the cost as unusually high for the care provided.
Some reviews call the facility pricey or the most expensive option in Columbus. A few families connect that concern to frustration about staffing levels or what they felt was minimal care and poor service. Other reviews still praise care and call it a good choice, but the cost sensitivity shows up more clearly in the critical feedback.
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Features
Housing
80 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Center Of Dermatology PC (0.2 miles)
Columbus Medical Mission Team (0.2 miles)
Columbus Community Hospital (0.2 miles)
Alegent Health Memorial Hospital (16.8 miles)
Alegent Health Clinic (16.9 miles)
Physicians
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute - Columbus (0.2 miles)
Columbus General Surgery (0.2 miles)
Hematology & Oncology Consultants P C (0.2 miles)
Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PC (0.2 miles)
Herschel E Stoller MD (0.2 miles)
Columbus Women's Healthcare PC (0.2 miles)
John H Bishay MD (0.2 miles)
Places of Worship
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.3 miles)
Seventh Day Adventist Christian School (0.5 miles)
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Seating Area and Coffee Station
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80 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Aging-in-place design with six levels of care and a tranquil, well-maintained campus.
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