Overall Review of Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center
common30 reviews mention this
Caring, responsive staff experience
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and helpful.
Across many reviews, people say the staff is friendly, compassionate, and available to help. Several reviewers mention nurses and caregivers being attentive to residents’ needs, including accompanying visitors and checking in with comfort and respect. A few reviews also praise specific staff members for being welcoming and communicative during the stay.
common18 reviews mention this
Clean, updated facility impression
Cleanliness is a frequent positive takeaway from residents, families, and visitors.
Many reviewers highlight how clean the facility looks and feels, with repeated mentions of no odors and well-kept common areas. Several people also describe rooms as bright, updated, and maintained, and some note comfort and a well-cared-for environment. A small number of negative reviews focus less on cleanliness and more on care delivery, while the overall cleanliness theme stays strongly positive.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Call-light delays and staffing gaps
Some reviewers report delayed or missed responses to call lights.
While many people describe staff as attentive, a set of reviews report problems with responsiveness, including long waits to get help after using call lights. One review also describes supervision and care needs not being met during short stays, and another raises concerns about being short-staffed. These complaints are paired with criticism of communication with families during the stay, contrasting with the more positive feedback elsewhere.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food quality and diabetic diet concerns
Dining feedback is mixed, with some concerns about meals and diabetic diets.
Several reviews say food is acceptable or just not a favorite, including comments about missing certain “drive-through type” food. At the same time, there are direct negative remarks about the food being terrible and about diabetic diet compliance not matching expectations. The community offers diabetes-related dietary support in its dining approach, but residents’ experiences in reviews are inconsistent.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy progress focus
Rehabilitation and physical therapy support come up often in positive reviews.
Multiple reviewers describe rehabilitation experiences where therapy started quickly after surgery and they felt progress was supported. People also mention PT and rehabilitation staff as part of overall care, along with improvements in mobility and recovery. The tone differs from the call-light criticisms in other reviews, but the rehab-and-therapy theme is a consistent point of praise.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
78 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
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (23 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
Physicians
Licking Memorial Women's Health (0.1 miles)
Licking Memorial Dermatology (0.1 miles)
Center For Sight (0.1 miles)
Licking Memorial Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
Moundview Obstetrics Gynecology (0.2 miles)
Surgical Intervention (0.2 miles)
Dr Hopkins Office (0.2 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Arensberg Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Arensberg Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Arensberg Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Arensberg Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Hospitals
Licking Memorial Hospital (0.2 miles)
Licking Memorial Hospital (0.3 miles)
Licking Memorial Pain Management Clinic (0.3 miles)
Licking Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles)
Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program (3.2 miles)
Cafes
Big Apple Cafe (0.7 miles)
Panera Bread (1.4 miles)
Starbucks (1.5 miles)
River Road Coffeehouse (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
The Pentecostal Church of God (0.7 miles)
Newark Heights Church Of God (1.1 miles)
Newark Church Of The Nazarene (1.5 miles)
Crossroads Baptist Church (2.6 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (3.1 miles)
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78 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
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (23 miles away)
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
Excellent access to nearby amenities and healthcare resources.
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