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The Gardens of French Creek at Avon Oaks

The Gardens of French Creek at Avon Oaks is a nursing home community in Avon, OH.

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The Gardens of French Creek at Avon Oaks

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, lamps, and a table.

  • Outdoors

    A breathtaking view of majestic mountains reflected in a tranquil lake under a clear blue sky.

  • Building

    A suburban-style residential building with a gabled roof and multiple windows.

  • Bedroom

    Cozy bedroom with a floral-themed bed and decorative dolls.

  • Trees

    A serene view of a mountain at sunset, framed by a quiet road and lined with trees.

  • Dining

    A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, featuring a cabinet and puzzles in progress.

  • Landscaping

    A breathtaking sunset casts vibrant colors over a field of blooming flowers, creating a serene landscape.

  • Bathroom

    A bathroom with a shower, sink, and colorful curtain.

  • Nature

    A stunning display of the Northern Lights illuminating the night sky over a tranquil landscape.

  • Clouds

    A breathtaking sunset casting golden hues over tranquil waters, framed by distant mountains.

  • Urban

    A stunning cityscape at dusk, showcasing the reflection of illuminated buildings against a serene body of water, with majestic mountains in the background.

  • Lake

    A serene view of a mountain reflected in a tranquil lake, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

  • Water

    A breathtaking sunset over the mountains, reflecting on calm waters.

  • Mountains

    A breathtaking view of a glacier surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains.

37800 French Creek Road, Avon, OH 44011

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4.4 from 74 reviews
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4 stars
9
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
7

Overall Review of The Gardens of French Creek at Avon Oaks

common 24 reviews mention this

Compassionate staff and strong follow-up

Residents describe staff members as caring, professional, and attentive to needs.

Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly describe the day-to-day experience as caring and respectful, with staff who take time to help and communicate. Several people specifically mention professionalism and dignity, including during visits and longer-term stays. A few reviews also call out how responsive staff are after residents push a call button, which supports the broader picture of attention when help is needed.

common 7 reviews mention this

Clean facility and well kept grounds

Reviews frequently mention cleanliness and well-kept spaces.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and tidy, and several mention the grounds being well maintained. A few guests also note the rooms and common areas look neat during their visits. While there are negative comments in other areas, cleanliness comes up often enough to stand out as a consistent point residents notice.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and rehab therapy

Residents receiving rehab describe therapy teams that helped them make progress.

Reviews about rehab include praise for nursing and therapy support, including specific mentions of physical therapy and therapy staff during recovery. One reviewer describes the rehab process as helping them heal, while another highlights a broader team approach that includes case management and therapy disciplines. This aligns with the community offering skilled nursing and daily assistance with activities of daily living.

common 2 reviews mention this

Call-button response is quick

Families and residents report fast response after a call button is used.

Two reviews specifically describe the staff response time as quick when residents press the call button. One person highlights minimal delay, and another mentions quick response when help is requested. Together, these comments reinforce the experience of getting assistance promptly.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food is hit or miss

Food quality receives both praise and complaints in reviews.

Some residents and families describe the food positively, including mentions of good meals, variety, and staff taking concerns seriously. Others describe meals as cold or criticize portion size and dietary quality, including issues with assistance timing for help at meals. Reviewers who are focused on nutrition and meal delivery appear split, which is why dining stands out as an area with mixed experiences.

  • A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, featuring a cabinet and puzzles in progress.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Rooms can feel small

Several reviews say rooms and shared spaces feel cramped.

Some visitors and family members describe rooms as very small, including concerns about shared spaces and crowding when visitors are present. A few reviews also mention noise or difficulty with comfort in the facility at different times. There are also comments about technology access in a specific wing, reinforcing that the day-to-day comfort of the physical space can vary by unit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • 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

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (10 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (10 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • 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

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Mulligan's Pub & Grille (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Winking Lizard Tavern (1.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.4 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1.5 miles)
  • Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream (1.7 miles)
  • Arby's (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (1.4 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (2.6 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (2.9 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Weiss Field (2.4 miles)
  • Lorain County Metro Parks - Day's Dam (3.3 miles)
  • Miller Road Park (3.6 miles)
  • Sandy Ridge Reservation (3.7 miles)
  • Abbe Road Park (4 miles)
  • Bur Oak Picnic Area (4 miles)
  • Black River Reservation (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Med-Wise Senior Health Center (2.7 miles)
  • Westshore Primary Care (3.2 miles)
  • Fairview Ob Gyn Associates Crocker (4.9 miles)
  • Meredith Lee Griffith (5.9 miles)
  • Tri City, Home Of Uncle Jack (6.2 miles)
  • Osama Ibrahim (6.3 miles)
  • Mercy Digestive Health Center (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • St John Medical Center (5.3 miles)
  • Emh Regional Medical Center (6.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Joseph Church-Avon Lake (4.2 miles)
  • St Barnabas (4.9 miles)
  • Faith Ministries Christian Center (5.1 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (5.4 miles)
  • St Mary Church-Lorain (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Crocker Park & Imax (4.7 miles)

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