The Best Memory Care Communities in Cuyahoga County, OH

"My sister moved into here. The place is beautiful. The rooms are small, like all of them, but it's very clean. When you walk in the door of their restaurant, it's almost like a restaurant. So, you don't get a lot of the smell that you get at some of the other places. It smells like food and it's very clean. You sign in and sign out, so whoever is at the desk has always been friendly. They have a whole calendar of activities. They have trivia nights, music nights, a movie theater, and a gym, and they're always doing something. My sister said the food is very good. It's only been a couple of weeks, but she's very happy. Everything I hear from her is positive."

"I was a resident of Vista Springs Greenbriar Village. It's an older building, but it's very well-kept. I was actively involved for the first time in several activities, and that is because of the friendliness of the residents. So, I got involved. We had ice cream specials on Friday. They brought in a manicurist to do the patient's nails and give them a facial massage. It wasn't a problem, but they sent me a meal I couldn't eat. The chef came to visit me in my room and asked me to give him a list of the food I could and could not eat. He made my meals special for me every single time until I left. The staff was just beautiful. I've been in a wheelchair for the last four years, but they got me walking. I'm walking better every day. The physical therapy department was good. The building was very clean. When I first moved there for a couple of months, I had a room to myself, and then they had to make some adjustments because I shared a room with another person."

"Sunrise At Parma was a very nice-looking place. It was a smaller place than the others I've toured, they had about 50 residents. It felt very homey to me. In a lot of the other places I went to, you hardly see anybody, but when we were here, you see people sitting down to eat, you see people walking around, and you see people sitting outside. When you walk in there was a dog sleeping, it just had a very nice atmosphere. The people that we met were super nice. The best thing was that it was not huge and we saw a lot of the residents when we visited. The one who gave us the tour was Lauren, and she was super accommodating. We took our dad and we were telling her that we were trying to make it not look like a planned visit, and we asked her not to say anything about the cost upfront because that would skew my dad. So she was super nice, she did everything we asked, and she was awesome."

"I toured Forest Hills Place. I was very impressed with how clean they were and what they had to offer, and the friendliness of the office staff. I was able to see some of the residents, and they offered everything you could want. They have choices of lodging, and it's a very convenient location."

"I toured Woodside Senior Living. It was nice. It was clean. It was friendly. The apartment was fantastic. My mother used to be there, so I knew about it, but they had redone it since then. The manager was very knowledgeable and very informative. The dining area was very nice and very spacious."

"My wife is now at Arden Courts of Parma. She is in the memory care unit, but she is not suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia or anything like that. It is something called bipolar. She has been there for six weeks now. They have lots of activities. There are two activities directors here that keep the residents busy. They have a very nice facility that has a rather large outdoor walking path that is secured by fencing all around the building. They have two cats and two dogs that have the freedom to roam inside the building itself. The building has four separate communities. They have a nice dining room area and a nice living room with a big screen TV. In the common areas outside these four little communities, they also have some sitting areas for people to gather together. It's all secured. The staff has got quite a longevity here. A lot of them have been here for many, many years. The caregivers have great compassion and they're very polite with all of the residents that I see here. The director has been here for several years. He is very, very caring and responsive to not only the residents but also to me. I've told him the good things that I see, and I told them some things that I don't like also, and he has addressed all the concerns that I have. The food is prepared well. It has a good taste and good flavor. Most of the time the portions seem normal and there seems to be a good variety of them. But they don't have soup every day. All the activities are excellent. "

Nurturing Care in Warrensville Heights, OH offers a cozy, intimate care option for seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living. We strive to provide the best of care while still encouraging our residents to be as active and independent as possible. Every resident is different having different needs. In our smaller environment, we are able personalize our care and really get to know them well. We offer nutritious, balanced meals. Our goal is to keep our residents healthy, while still providing food that is delicious and satisfying. We welcome the opportunity to care for your loved one and will treat them as we would our own family member.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"Rose Senior Living Beachwood has more social things, but they're very expensive. They're over $5050 to $6000 a month. Two meals are included. They've got the pool, a courtyard, and bus trips. They've got activities, a beauty shop, and everything. They're very, very professional. They've invited me for lunches and get-togethers with groups of people who are thinking of getting into the facility. The building was nice."

"Vitalia North Royalton has everything you could possibly need. They have apartments and they have everything in there. It's not a huge kitchen, but yet a kitchen. Their menu is almost like a restaurant menu. If there's something on there that I know I can eat or whatever, that's no problem. I can or don't have to. Everybody was very friendly, the people that actually live there and the gentleman that took me on the tour. I was very impressed. The rooms seemed very pleasant. I got to meet some of the women that were there, and they're going to have bingo. It was really a nice place. It would be second on my list, except for the entry fee and what it costs per month. Compared to everything that you get there, if you had the money, that will be no problem, but I will never have that kind of money. It looked like the residents were very comfortable and very happy."

"My sister has moved into Light of Hearts Villa. It's a faith-based community. It was formed by the Sisters of Charity, which appealed to my sister. They're into Bible study and their whole attitude is not all about money, so that appealed to us very much. Right now, we're trying out assisted living because she fluctuates between doing good and then not really realizing what day it is or whatever, like her recall of facts, numbers, and things. They feel that they would like to start her there and see how it goes, and if need be, they could always move her over to memory care. Right now, they're evaluating her situation. I haven't tried their meals. I have to give them a heads up when I'm coming for either lunch or dinner, so you have to put a request in. But my sister is very happy with their food because she's there for every meal three times a day and no complaints, and she is a food fussy. Her room is like a suite. There's an entranceway, a pantry so she can store things, a private bath for the shower, and there's room for her queen-sized bed, a nightstand, a recliner, two dressers, and a rocking chair. It's quite roomy. They play Jeopardy and they play bingo. Yesterday, a husband and a wife came and sang and played instruments and so forth. I think it was like songs from the 1940s and 1950s, which they all enjoyed. My sister is doing much better walking so that she can get around with her walker. She can go visit some of her friends. They're not all in the same area, but they can go by elevator up or down. She's doing much better mingling with people. "

A Home environment for seniors who need some assistance with daily living but don't want to live in a large Nursing Home. Beautiful accommodations with daily meals, activities with 24/7 care.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

The Willensky Residence is a memory care assisted living community, located on the Beachwood campus and is connected to the Daughters of Miriam building. The Willensky Residence offers compassionate and personalized care for individuals with dementia in a loving and safe environment. We help make this stage of life gentler and easier for residents and their families. Our programming provides the stability of a routine while maximizing individuality. Our focus is on maximizing strengths while minimizing challenges associated with memory loss. SERVICES + AMENITIES High staff-to-resident ratio Around-the-clock on-site dedicated nurse Specialized dementia training for all staff Assistance with bathing, grooming and dressing Medication management and administration Activities to engage mind, body and spirit Multi-sensory room for comfort and relaxation All studios and suites have beautifully appointed finishes and include private bathrooms with shower Two secure outdoor courtyard gardens with walking paths and seating areas Residents gather in Central Park with a virtual blue sky and park benches Housekeeping, laundry and linen change Lovely common areas including activity center, dining areas and living rooms Access to full-service beauty and barber salon Separate secure entrance and parking Healing and holistic therapies such as music, art, dance and horticulture Ongoing education & support groups for loved ones Outings to restaurants, museums, shopping and other fun attractions and destinations. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"I moved into the Bickford of Rocky River two weeks ago. I like the fact that the staff responds right away, and they're very friendly. I don't have anything bad to say about it. It has a lot of curb appeal. It's super clean. They have excellent food. The dining room is very nice. There is an exercise class. There's neighborhood walking, board games, puzzle time, bingo, and crafts. I'm satisfied at the moment."

"I looked at The Villas at King David. It was a beautiful facility. They had very nice spacious suites. I liked everything about it; it was just too far away from family for me. But they have beautiful rooms. They supply refrigerators and microwaves. They have a laundry service, and they have a barber there. They have everything you need. The staff who gave the tour was very friendly and very nice. She explained everything well. With the questions I asked, she was very patient with me. She did a good job showing me everything. I even sat down and ate lunch with her, and the food was good. The building itself was very nice and very clean."