North Olmsted Healthcare is a nursing home community in North Olmsted, OH.
Information last verified:
23225 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.3 from 31 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of North Olmsted Healthcare
common14 reviews mention this
Caring staff is the main strength
Many reviews highlight nurses, aides, and activity staff who show up and treat residents with respect.
Across reviews, residents and families repeatedly describe staff members as caring, genuine, and responsive to residents’ needs. Several reviews also mention activities personnel planning things for residents and nurses and aides reassuring families. Even some critiques that focus on staffing stress that the people providing care are still committed to showing up for residents.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Call lights and staffing shortages
Multiple reviews say staffing is short at times, leading to delayed responses to calls and requests.
Several reviewers describe long waits for staff to come when help is needed, including call lights going unanswered for extended periods. Some comments also describe being short-staffed overall, with care feeling like it falls behind during busier times or after certain hours. One review also reports issues with calls and equipment during a family member’s stay.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness concerns come up
Some reviews report cleanliness problems, including unpleasant conditions in rooms and the dining area.
A few reviews mention the facility not being kept clean, sticky floors, and rooms with noticeable odors. One reviewer also describes pest issues that led to the dining room being closed for several days. In contrast, another review praises the courtyard area as cared for and a quiet place residents can enjoy.
common3 reviews mention this
Food quality and diet support
Reviews mention food positively, and note that staff work to support residents’ eating needs.
Some residents and families describe the food as wonderful or simply good, and one review says staff work with residents to ensure they eat properly each day. Because the dining room experience is not described the same way in every review, at least one account also points to interruptions tied to dining cleanliness concerns. Overall, dining quality appears mixed rather than consistently problem-free.
common2 reviews mention this
Ownership changes are noted
Two reviews specifically describe improvements after a change in ownership and management.
One reviewer says the facility improved after ownership and management changed, pointing to stronger leadership, teamwork, and frequent family communication during a period when visits were limited. Another review also mentions new ownership making changes to the building and level of care while acknowledging it is not perfect yet.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
165 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 (2 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
CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Discount Drug Mart (1 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Marc's Stores (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
Restaurants
Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon (1 miles)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.9 miles)
Panini's Bar and Grill (2.6 miles)
Dover Gardens Tavern (3.3 miles)
Joe's Deli & Restaurant (3.4 miles)
Mitchell's Ice Cream (3.7 miles)
Wine Bar Rocky River (3.7 miles)
Parks
Bain Park (1 miles)
Tri-City Park (1.2 miles)
Rocky River Reservation (1.9 miles)
Bohlken Park (2 miles)
Metroparks Rocky River Reservation North (3.5 miles)
Niagara Park (3.9 miles)
Lakewood Park (5.8 miles)
Physicians
Premier Physicians (1.9 miles)
Orthopedic Associates Westlake (2.6 miles)
North; Shore Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center (3.1 miles)
Medicare provides limited coverage for skilled nursing home care, covering full benefits for the first 20 days and partial benefits up to 100 days under certain conditions, after which families must explore alternative funding options like Medicaid or long-term care insurance to manage potentially high costs. Proactive planning is essential to navigate the complexities of financing ongoing care once Medicare coverage ends.
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