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Sunbury Nursing Home in Sunbury, OH

Sunbury Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Sunbury, OH.

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Sunbury Nursing Home in Sunbury, OH

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Sunbury Nursing Home

144 N Columbus St, Sunbury, OH 43074

To contact a resident: (740) 965-4915

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

4.2 from 65 reviews
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Overall Review of Sunbury Nursing Home

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff feel truly caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are compassionate and responsive to needs.

Many reviewers highlight staff as kind, pleasant, and caring, including aides who treat residents “like” family and teams that respond to requests. Several also describe staff keeping their loved ones comfortable and taking time to connect, including during difficult end-of-life moments. A smaller set of reviews expresses the opposite experience, but overall the care-related praise shows up throughout the feedback.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept environment

Reviewers commonly mention a clean, well-maintained facility.

Multiple families describe the facility as clean and well cared for, with rooms and common areas presented as tidy and supported by maintenance. Others add that the environment feels comfortable and spacious, with rooms kept up during longer stays. A few critical reviews focus far more on care problems than cleanliness, which is why the cleanliness praise stays paired with overall care experiences.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Families frequently point to activities and social events that keep residents involved.

Reviews describe residents participating in activities and enjoying social time, including events that draw people together. Some mention music and gatherings, while others call out structured recreation and community-style get-togethers. Several families also tie the activity calendar to the overall “home-like” feeling they observed.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Nursing care coordination is inconsistent

Some reviews describe slow response times and gaps in nursing coordination.

A recurring concern is that help did not come when needed, including delayed call-light response and situations where basic care or follow-through lagged. Others describe breakdowns in coordination—like delays around treatment/testing, turning schedules, or medication handling—which led to serious negative outcomes in those accounts. These complaints often contrast with the broader praise for caring staff, suggesting the experience varies depending on circumstances.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care and coverage concerns

Reviews raise concerns about memory care support and eligibility.

Some reviewers mention a memory-care need (including advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s) and describe either that the community handled it well or that support did not match expectations. Separate feedback focuses on financial and admissions limitations, including being refused or blocked from processes needed to get coverage, even when memory care was the stated need. Taken together, these reviews point to both capability and real uncertainty around how memory care and coverage requests are handled.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (17 miles away) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (17 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sunbury, Ohio, offers a convenient and tranquil setting for senior living. With several physicians' offices nearby, including Sunbury Square Family Medicine and Sunbury Mills Pediatrics, residents have easy access to healthcare services. There are also numerous dining options such as Surve and Firehouse Tavern within walking distance, providing a variety of choices for meals. Places of worship like the Sunbury United Methodist Church offer opportunities for spiritual fulfillment. Close proximity to pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy ensures easy access to prescription medications. For leisurely activities, seniors can enjoy the serene surroundings of parks like McNamara Park and Centergreen Park. Overall, this area provides a peaceful and convenient environment for seniors looking to settle down in Sunbury.

Physicians

  • Sunbury Square Family Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • Trupti Patel MD (0.5 miles)
  • Sunbury Family Practice (0.5 miles)
  • Sunbury Mills Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Ohio Premier Dermatology (1 miles)
  • Polaris Parkway Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (7.7 miles)
  • Stickel, Brian C DDS (8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Surve (0.2 miles)
  • Sunbury Grill (0.2 miles)
  • Firehouse Tavern (0.3 miles)
  • Firehouse Sunbury (0.3 miles)
  • District 13 (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sunbury United Methodist Church (0.2 miles)
  • St. John Neumann Catholic Church (2 miles)
  • Genoa Baptist Church (4.4 miles)
  • Westerville Christian Church (8.9 miles)
  • Centerburg Church of Christ (8.9 miles)
  • All Shepherds Lutheran Church (9.6 miles)
  • Saint Barnabas The Apostle Antiochian Orthodox Church (10.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Pharmprops (7.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)
  • Essentra Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (9.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Talco Asphalt & Sealing (0.4 miles)
  • Morrow County Hospital (9.4 miles)
  • Mount Carmel St Ann's OBGYN Clinic (10.2 miles)
  • Central Ohio Surgical Institute (10.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10 miles)

Parks

  • McNamara Park (5.1 miles)
  • Centergreen Park (6.8 miles)
  • North Road Park (8.7 miles)
  • Metzger Park (9.7 miles)

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