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Chardon Center

Chardon Center is a nursing home community in Chardon, OH.

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  • Interior

    A modern café interior featuring sleek furniture and a vibrant color scheme.
  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant interior with tables set for dining.
  • Building

    A modern building entrance with large windows and a prominent sign.
  • Bedroom

    A well-designed patient room in a healthcare facility, featuring two beds and a comfortable seating area.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, perfect for an inviting meal.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy and modern café space featuring a kitchenette with ample seating, highlighted by natural light.
  • Lobby

    A modern reception area with sleek design elements and a curved front desk.
  • Exercise Equipment

    An inviting gym space featuring exercise equipment and a workspace, designed for fitness and well-being.
  • Waiting Area

    A stylish and inviting reception area featuring modern furniture and contemporary artwork.
  • Reception

    A welcoming lobby featuring modern furniture and a cozy waiting area.

620 Water Street, Chardon, OH 44024

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

2.9 from 74 reviews
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Chardon Center Costs & Pricing

Chardon Center reflects a distinct pricing structure compared to the broader landscape of Lake County and Ohio. For instance, the cost of a studio apartment at Chardon Center is $4,084 per month, which is notably higher than both the county average of $3,484 and the state average of $3,727. Similarly, one-bedroom units in Chardon Center are priced at $5,406, surpassing Lake County's average of $3,841 and Ohio's statewide figure of $3,712. The two-bedroom options further exemplify this trend with a monthly cost of $5,194 at Chardon Center, exceeding Lake County's average of $3,932 and Ohio's benchmark of $3,501. This premium pricing may reflect enhanced amenities or services available at Chardon Center that cater to its residents' preferences for quality living environments.

Floor plansChardon CenterLake CountyOhio
Studio$4,084$3,484$3,727
2 Bedrooms$5,194$3,932$3,501
1 Bedroom$5,406$3,841$3,712

Overall Review of Chardon Center

caveat 25 reviews mention this

Call-button response times disappoint

Residents and families frequently report slow help when care is needed.

Many reviewers describe long waits after pressing the nurse call button, with some stating delays of 45 minutes to an hour or more. Several also describe inconsistent presence of staff—such as being unable to find a nurse, little staff after certain hours, or aides not responding promptly when assistance is requested. A number of these same reviews also connect the delays to missed or late help with basics like transfers, toileting, and medication.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Food quality is hit-or-miss

Food quality is a recurring point of frustration.

Reviews are mixed on meals. Some families praise the food as delicious or pretty good, and a few mention daily diet and snack availability. But other reviewers describe cold meals, low-quality or inedible food, portions they felt were too small, and trouble with meeting dietary expectations in the moment. Overall, the meal experience shows up both as a standout and as a consistent weakness.

  • A cozy restaurant interior with tables set for dining.
  • A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, perfect for an inviting meal.
caveat 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors are debated

Cleanliness concerns come up often, alongside a smaller set of positive mentions.

Several negative reviews describe strong odors, dirty rooms, soiled linens left out, and housekeeping that did not meet expectations, including reports of items not being cleaned for days. Other reviewers counter with praise for a clean, tidy facility and mopped floors, along with general cleanliness they noticed during visits or their stay. Because both views appear repeatedly, cleanliness seems to vary based on timing or unit experience rather than being uniformly consistent.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy brings progress

Physical and speech therapy are frequently described positively.

Multiple reviewers specifically mention therapy as a bright spot, including rehabilitation progress such as improving mobility and speech/therapy support. Some describe dedicated, patient therapy staff and view therapy as effective for recovery after hospital discharge. A smaller set of reviews is more critical, but overall therapy quality is one of the more reliably positive themes compared with other daily-care topics.

common 17 reviews mention this

Caring staff stands out for some

Many reviewers describe staff members as kind and compassionate.

Across the reviews, a common positive theme is the way staff treat residents and families—described as friendly, cheerful, compassionate, and attentive. Several reviewers highlight specific staff members or say the facility treated them like family, and they mention staff going out of their way to accommodate needs. Even among more critical reviews, some acknowledge that certain nurses or aides were genuinely caring, even while they raise broader staffing and care-time concerns.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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

  • 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Lake Hospital System (0.4 miles)
  • Lake Health (0.4 miles)
  • Rehabilitation Hospital At Heather Hill (3.2 miles)
  • University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center (5.3 miles)
  • TriPoint Radiology Department (5.8 miles)
  • University Hospitals Concord Medical Center (6 miles)
  • Chesterland Medical Center (8 miles)

Cafes

  • Chardon Buckeye Chocolate Café (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Sunny Street Cafe (5.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Comprehensive Family Practice (0.4 miles)
  • Mandel David R MD (0.4 miles)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants (0.5 miles)
  • UH Medical (0.5 miles)
  • Vance Eye Care (1.9 miles)
  • Northeast Surgical (5.2 miles)
  • Drs. Andreani, Byler, & Cameron's Office (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • Bob Evans (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.5 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (0.6 miles)
  • Chardon Tavern & Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Square Bistro (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (0.6 miles)
  • Ricerca Biosciences (6 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.1 miles)
  • Newbury Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (8.5 miles)

Parks

  • Bass Lake Preserve (2.2 miles)
  • Claridon Woods Park (4.3 miles)
  • Holden Arboretum (4.6 miles)
  • Lake Metroparks Farmpark (5.5 miles)
  • Liberty Greens Gazebo (8.8 miles)
  • Punderson State Park (9.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Mayfield Road Drive-In (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.6 miles)

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