Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center in Cleveland, OH

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Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center

Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center in Cleveland, OH

Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Cleveland, OH.

Information last verified: June 21, 2026

4102 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135

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

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Overall Review of Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center

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Bedbugs and rodents are a major issue

Multiple residents report bedbug and rodent infestations that significantly disrupted care.

A cluster of reviews describes bedbugs, roaches, and even rodents, with complaints that the problem was not being treated. Some reviewers also connect the infestation to daily inconveniences and unsafe conditions in residents’ areas. One more recent positive review says they did not encounter bedbugs during their stay, but the overall concern is repeated across many negative ratings.

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Cleanliness and upkeep concerns show up often

Several reviews describe cleanliness and upkeep problems, alongside a smaller number of cleanliness compliments.

Some residents describe rooms or common areas as dirty, with issues like malfunctioning fixtures or poor attention to hygiene. Other negative reviews mention visible deterioration and general disrepair. A few positive reviews balance this by highlighting clean therapy spaces and an overall well-kept feeling, but cleanliness concerns remain a recurring thread in the feedback.

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Therapy and rehab receive strong praise

Many residents say therapy and rehab helped them regain function and comfort.

Several reviews focus on physical and occupational therapy being helpful and making progress possible, including getting back to daily activities and walking. A number of residents describe therapists as attentive and supportive during rehab stays. Even among mixed experiences, therapy is still one of the more consistently positive parts of care.

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Nursing and wound care can be inconsistent

While some residents praise nursing and wound care, medication and care delivery complaints also appear.

Some residents report good nursing support and specifically mention wound care going well. Other reviews, however, describe problems such as delayed or missed medication and inadequate responsiveness in care needs. One review also complains about understaffing and unorganized communication, which adds to the concern about consistency.

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Friendly staff and responsive communication

Many reviews describe staff members as friendly, professional, and easy to work with.

A large share of the feedback highlights nurses, aides, therapists, and front-desk or admissions staff as welcoming and helpful. Several reviewers say they felt comfortable and informed about care during their stay. A smaller group of reviews contradicts this by describing staff as unprofessional or not responsive, but the dominant sentiment is positive.

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Food is mostly praised, sometimes criticized

Food quality is a frequent topic, with many calling it delicious or excellent.

Multiple residents mention the meals positively, including descriptions of food as excellent and delicious. A few reviews also raise concerns, including complaints that food could be better or that food quality was poor. Overall, dining lands more on the positive side, but criticism is present as well.

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Features

Housing

140 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

Cleveland-Hopkins International (3 miles away)
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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Marc's Stores (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Marc's Stores (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Marc's Stores (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

CCF Fairview Hospital (0.5 miles)
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital (0.5 miles)

Transportation

National Car Rental (1.7 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (1.7 miles)
Cleveland Rental Car Center (1.7 miles)
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (2.3 miles)
American Airlines Ticket Counter (2.4 miles)
United Airlines Ticket Counter (2.5 miles)
Concourse B (2.5 miles)

Cafes

Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (2 miles)
Rising Star Coffee Roasters (3 miles)
Starbucks (3 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Ready Set Roasters (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.7 miles)

Parks

Metroparks Rocky River Reservation North (1.9 miles)
Niagara Park (1.9 miles)
Bohlken Park (1.9 miles)
Bain Park (2 miles)
Tri-City Park (2.8 miles)
Lakewood Park (3.6 miles)
Rocky River Reservation (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

Joe's Deli & Restaurant (2.1 miles)
Barrio (2.5 miles)
Ferris Deli & Restaurant (2.6 miles)
Mitchell's Ice Cream (2.8 miles)
Wine Bar Rocky River (2.8 miles)
First Watch (2.8 miles)
The Avenue Tap House (2.8 miles)

Physicians

Cuyahoga County Board of Health (3 miles)
Premier Physicians (4.2 miles)
Orthopedic Associates Westlake (4.3 miles)
North; Shore Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center (4.8 miles)
Southwest Family Physicians (5 miles)
Ent Allergy Health (5.2 miles)
Bay Dental Offices (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

St Ignatius of Antioch Church (3.7 miles)
St. Rocco's Church (6.1 miles)

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