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Greenbriar Center in Boardman, OH

Greenbriar Center is an assisted living community in Boardman, OH.

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Greenbriar Center in Boardman, OH

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8064 South Avenue, Boardman, OH 44512

To contact a resident: (330) 726-3700

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

3.1 from 78 reviews
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Overall Review of Greenbriar Center

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Therapy support gets consistent praise

Therapy is frequently described as focused, encouraging, and goal-oriented.

Many reviews describe strong rehab experiences, including encouragement from therapists and noticeable progress during short stays. Several residents and families say the therapy team helped them reach goals and return home feeling stronger. A few reviews also connect the overall care experience to the therapy department, not just day-to-day support.

common 22 reviews mention this

Friendly staff is a recurring theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe kind, helpful staff.

Across the reviews, many people say the staff treats residents with warmth and responsiveness, and that aides and nursing staff are approachable. Some reviewers highlight cleanliness and comfort along with staff behavior, while others focus on how staff supported them during rehab or longer stays. A smaller set of reviews contradicts this, describing staff as uncaring or inattentive.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Staffing levels are a major concern

Understaffing shows up as a recurring problem in multiple reviews.

Several reviews describe understaffing that leads to delays in basic support, including help with meals, call response, and assistance with care needs. Some reviewers say call lights or phones went unanswered, or that staff were too busy to provide timely attention. Other reviews acknowledge short staffing but say they still received adequate attention and teamwork, creating a mixed overall picture.

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Food quality and service feel inconsistent

Dining is praised at times, but multiple reviews report disappointing meals or service gaps.

A number of reviewers describe meals as good or delicious and say they received enough to feel well cared for. Others report concerns like repetitive or inadequate meal options, missing items, late dining, or difficulty getting beverages handled properly. When preferences or dietary instructions are mentioned, reviews conflict on whether they were consistently followed.

  • A modern cafe interior with vibrant orange accents and contemporary seating arrangements.
  • A spacious restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and elegant lighting.
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Cleanliness is both praised and criticized

Reviews mention cleanliness frequently, with mixed experiences.

Some reviewers describe the building as clean, smelling clean, and well maintained, including rooms and common areas. Others report serious cleanliness issues, such as odors and residents sitting in waste for long periods. The split in accounts suggests outcomes may vary by unit, staffing at the time of visits, or follow-through on daily care tasks.

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Communication and call response vary widely

Family access to help by phone is described as inconsistent.

Some reviews specifically praise communication, including responsiveness and helpfulness when coordinating care. Other reviewers say phones went unanswered or that call-backs and supervision requests were not handled promptly. A recurring concern is delayed attention after reaching out, which impacts families’ confidence in daily support.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Greenbriar Rehabilitation Hospital (0 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Anticoagulation Clinic (1.3 miles)
  • Corporate Care (1.4 miles)
  • Surgical Hospital At Southwoods (1.4 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Mahoning Valley High Risk Obstetrics (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Armile (0.3 miles)
  • Carrie Fadell MD (0.9 miles)
  • Dr Carrie Fadell - Pediatrician (0.9 miles)
  • William Louis Houser (1.3 miles)
  • The Heart Center Of Northeastern Ohio (1.3 miles)
  • Dr Leonelli's (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Aqua Pazzo (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • Magic Tree Pub & Eatery (1.1 miles)
  • Springfield Grille (1.2 miles)
  • Vintage Estate Wine & Beer (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pharmacy Benefitdirect (1.1 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Hometown Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Browns Drug Store (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Suzie's Dogs and Drafts (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Tinseltown (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Boardman Park (1.6 miles)
  • Bob Cene Park (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Charles Church (2.1 miles)
  • Church of Christ of Struthers (2.7 miles)

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