Altercare Of Wadsworth

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147 Garfield Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281

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3.5 from 64 reviews

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Overall Review of Altercare Of Wadsworth

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Caring, attentive staff stand out

Many residents and families describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive to concerns.

Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring and genuinely attentive during day-to-day care, therapy, and day-to-day interactions. Several mention that staff check in, listen to families, and offer suggestions to support better care. A few reviews also describe specific moments of reassurance from admissions through ongoing support during a stay.

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Food quality gets frequent praise

Dining is a consistent positive in reviews, with residents describing meals as very good.

Multiple reviews mention that the food is very good, and some also connect meal service with overall comfort during recovery or longer stays. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets like diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with resident mentions of dietary staff support. A small number of reviews take the opposite view on food quality, so experiences can vary.

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Therapy support for recovery

Rehabilitation therapy is a frequent focus, with reviewers praising tailored physical and occupational support.

Several reviews describe positive outcomes from rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapy that they felt was thoughtful and responsive to individual needs. Others specifically mention therapy teams supporting residents after falls and surgeries, including speech therapy as part of recovery. While many reviews praise the therapy experience, a minority report delays or concerns about whether therapy started right away.

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Call light and staffing response

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and delays getting help.

A recurring concern in negative reviews is not getting timely help when call lights are used, including long waits for assistance and medication timing issues. Some reviewers also describe being understaffed, with residents kept waiting for routine needs, and that certain medical or treatment follow-through did not happen as expected. Even among mixed reviews, there are mentions that response time can be slow and expectations may need to be managed.

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Features

Housing

111 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

Akron-Canton Regional (17 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

Restaurants

Wadsworth Tavern (0.2 miles)
Wadsworth Brewing Company (0.2 miles)
Casa Del Rio (1.7 miles)
Bob Evans (1.8 miles)
Hong Kong Buffet Sushi Hibachi Lounge (1.8 miles)
Wendy's (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

Ritzman Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Discount Drug Mart (2 miles)
Omnicare (2.3 miles)
Ritzman Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
Rite Aid (4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

Grace Lutheran Church (0.4 miles)
Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene (1.5 miles)
Seville Presbyterian Church (6.8 miles)
First Church of God (8.7 miles)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (9.1 miles)
Ghent Christian Church (10 miles)
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church (10.2 miles)

Parks

Memorial Park (0.4 miles)
Durling Park (0.6 miles)
Wintergreen Park (1.1 miles)
Silver Creek Park (3.1 miles)
Green Leaf Park (5.3 miles)
Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve (9.4 miles)
Fred Greenwood Park (10 miles)

Physicians

Crystal Clinic (1.2 miles)
Patel Rachel Dr Community Health Care Wadsworth (1.6 miles)
North Star Orthopaedics: Deppisch, Paul J DO (1.8 miles)
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
Foot & Ankle Institute (3.8 miles)
Medical Center of Rittman (3.9 miles)
Sam Nabil Ghoubrial (4.3 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (9.3 miles)
Cafe Arnone (9.7 miles)
Biggby Coffee (10 miles)

Hospitals

Medina Medical Office Building (9.8 miles)

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