The Best Memory Care Communities in Cuyahoga County, OH

"I toured StoryPoint Shaker Heights. The place is beautiful. The decorations are beautiful. The care they give the people is beautiful, but it has a small stench. That's a new building, and it should not have a urine smell to it. I have friends who stay there as well. The staff is nice and friendly. I guess everywhere is short. I've been there several times, but the last time I was there, I guess they had a few issues with staffing being short as far as assisting the people getting dressed, and then the kitchen help. They have three people who help with the kitchen, and the actual cook didn't show up that day. So, they had to order food out, which they were on point with ordering the food out. But I think that there should always be a backup cook and not just one person that's being a cook. The facility and the upkeep looked beautiful. I mean, like everything, when you come in, it's beautiful artwork. It looks clean. I don't know if they're not using some bleach or something when they clean. I think they need to invest in something a bit more stringent to kill the scent because you can use basic bleach and water, and it won't have that smell."

"For 2+ years, my aunt, who was well into her 90's, resisted every attempt to get her to move to an assisted living facility. Understandably change was very difficult for her and she had a fear of "nursing homes". Over those 2+ years we had toured every assisted living facility in the Parma area. Finally she agreed to move to Vista Springs Living Greenbriar and we moved her quickly before she could change her mind. Of course it took a couple of weeks for her to adjust but soon she was looking forward to playing bingo, watching movies with new friends and enjoying all the special entertainment and party events. Most of all, she loves the staff, who are so friendly and caring and go out of their way to make her feel special. They have reacted quickly to her medical needs and kept her spirits up. I live in a different state than my aunt and was very worried whether this was a good move but she transitioned better than we expected and I've been very happy with communications with the nursing staff. My mother spent 10+ years in a very highly rated (and ridiculously expensive) assisted living and then skilled nursing facility in my state but it wouldn't compare with the quality of life available at Vista Springs Greenbriar. "

"I really liked Sunrise. It was on the top of my list. It was very homey and I liked the layout. I liked the rooms. In between the dining room and major rooms, they had other gathering places. If somebody couldn't walk very far, they could sit down with other people. They had different levels of care, with the memory impaired as well. They had one-bedrooms and rooms that could be shared. They had a lot of activities. I saw some of the crafts that the people were making. They involved them and they keep exercising their minds. They had special occasions where everybody dressed up and danced. The people who are working there were very helpful. They had choices when it came to the food, so it would be something for a picky eater or somebody that liked just about everything. "

"My sister moved to Forest Hills Place. She loves it. The staff was excellent. They're very caring. The place was clean. The place didn't have a smell to it. The apartment was a nice size. She got a one-bedroom apartment. She had a closet that was big enough to be able to store some of her stuff that was in storage. The thing was they looked happy. They didn't look like they were sad or just sitting there bored. They were actively playing cards in one of the rooms and bingo when we went there. We met the administrator. We met a couple of the nurses. We met the intake lady and we met some other staff. We went to check out the dining room and people were eating dinner. They were all very nice and caring and had a lot of information. The administrator wants the seniors to come out. She wanted them to play cards and wanted them to come on game night. She wanted them to do arts and crafts. If they don't come, she will knock on the door and say, "Where are you at? You haven't been out there." My sister said the food was good. She didn't say it was excellent. She said it was a lot better where she was. The outside was nice. They had a sitting area outside the garden with all the seniors that planted the flowers. It was well-kept. I checked the calendar board of activities, and they have a lot of other activities going on for the seniors. They even have a happy hour on Friday."

"The thing that me and my wife liked about woodside village was the condo like setting and the fact that it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city,When we talked to some of the residents they had good things to say about the place.Talking to the staff we found out that some of them were really really good, very caring and treated the residents like family, they knew about the residents and their families, what impresed me the most was the fact that as we were trying to assess them in a way it felt like they were trying to for the lack of a better term judge us as to what we want or were looking for.Bedford hospltal was right up the street, and convenient shopping and paks were around the corner. "

"My wife is in Arden Courts. Everything is good. They serve good food and have activities, like musicals and crafts classes. They check on the people every hour and know their people because it's like being at home. They seem to have a good rapport with their people. "

"So far Windsor Heights gives excellent care to my husband, and it's very clean. It's very secure. He's very comfortable, and we have no complaints. He doesn't have a problem with eating anything, so I'm grateful for that. They don't allow him to be in the bed all day. They get him up and moving around. That part of the care is excellent for me."

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

"We toured Rose Senior Living Beachwood and I fell absolutely in love with it. I loved the friendliness of the people, the size of the rooms, and I loved that they had a very modern kitchen. We looked at independent there because they had independent, assisted, and memory care. They thought that we could do well with independent living before we moved into assisted living. For the independent, they give you a certain allowance for meals and they still had housekeeping twice a month. It came with a full kitchen. It was absolutely lovely and up to date. It has an oven, refrigerators, the whole thing. They had a swimming pool. They had us for lunch because they gave you a $250 per person allowance for meals and that lunch was out of this world. I got a fresh salad, and it was delicious. They have Starbucks for breakfast and you can get any Starbucks you want. They had people come and talk to us. And the lunch we had was with residents that were there. They were so friendly. I was ready to move immediately, but my husband wasn't sure he wanted to live here. If we move, that's where we will go. They let us taste the food some of the other people were having and one person had a steak. It's a 5. The chef came out and talked to us, too."

"I am a resident of VITALIA Active Adult Community North Royalton. It's been fine. I have no problem with it whatsoever. It's fairly new and they're all new in what they are doing. Some of them have been in business longer, but not everyone. The staff was fine, otherwise I wouldn't be here. The food is good. They introduced varieties and things. The building is so wonderful. The rooms are big which is good when you've moved from a big home. I've only been involved in a small amount of activities because they do get physical therapy and things like that. So, that limits some of their things, but the activities are fine. I participated in short bus trips to stores and things, and then special events. Some special events take place. The biggest value, I think, is your safety and you're not unattended, people know you're there. The upkeep is very good. There's a pool and an activity room, and they do accept pets."

"It was close to my sister. It was clean. Everybody seemed nice and friendly. The person showed us everything even when we didn't have an appointment and talked to us for a while. It was great. "

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

Resorts at Daughters of Miriam is a memory care assisted living community, located on the Beachwood campus and is connected to the Daughters of Miriam building. Resorts at Daughters of Miriam 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 provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"Sunrise was a very nice facility. It was very bright and clean. It seemed like there was a lot of interaction. The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. They had activities for the residents. "