Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring, attentive, and responsive to needs.
Across many stays, reviews describe nurses, aides, therapists, and front-desk staff as friendly and willing to help. Several families say the team paid attention to goals and communicated with them, including through rehab transitions and short-term stays. A care coordinator and admissions guidance were also mentioned as helpful during decision-making and coordination. Even some more critical reviews still acknowledge good efforts from certain aides, even when other parts of care fell short.
common8 reviews mention this
Therapy helped residents recover
Physical therapy and related rehab services are a consistent bright spot in reviews.
Many reviews tie better mobility and progress to the PT and rehab team, including stories of improving walking after surgery or hospitalization. Families describe upbeat therapists who helped motivate residents and provided the hands-on support needed during recovery. Some residents transitioned from rehab to longer-term care at the Lodge, and reviewers credit therapy as part of why the experience stood out. A few also mention quicker improvement than expected, along with staff acting promptly when issues came up.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Food quality is a mixed point
Food quality and service consistency come up as a recurring concern.
Several reviews criticize meals for being cold, not hot enough, or lacking in quality, and a few mention dessert or meal portions not meeting expectations. Other residents say they like the food or that it matched their preferences, including a note that a picky eater liked the meals. There are also mentions that orders were not always delivered correctly or that support around meals was sometimes insufficient. Overall, dining is viewed as uneven compared with other parts of care.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Call-button response is criticized
Some reviews report slow call-button response and insufficient follow-through.
A number of negative reviews describe delays after pressing the call button, including situations where help was not immediate. Families also mention ongoing issues after raising concerns, such as staffing problems affecting care, cleanliness, or medication timeliness. While some reviews praise staff responsiveness, these complaints focus on missed or delayed assistance during nights and weekends. Several negative comments also reference understaffing as part of why response times fell short.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Dementia unit setup draws complaints
Reviews raise concerns about dementia care practices and safety accommodations.
In two reviews focused on dementia, families describe challenges with the unit setup and supervision practices. One reviewer says their loved one was not placed in an accommodating room and that bed alarms or a side rail were not used, alongside reports of falls and missed meals. Another reviewer describes a decline in mobility after falls and concerns about toileting support. While other residents report good experiences, these dementia-specific accounts are notably negative and focused on safety and daily support.
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Features
Housing
120 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
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Tony's of Cincinnati (0.3 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Olive Garden (0.8 miles)
Potbelly Sandwich Shop (0.8 miles)
Cracker Barrel (0.9 miles)
Skyline Chili (1.1 miles)
Physicians
Family Eye Care (0.6 miles)
Bartlett, Sarah Dr - Somi Javaid, Md and Associates (1.8 miles)
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120 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
Friendly, attentive staff; engaging activities; clean, welcoming environment; affordable pricing for the area.
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