The Best Memory Care Communities in Summit County, OH

"When it became necessary to consider placing my wife into a memory care facility, we carefully researched all of the many options available to us. We visited various places and solicited recommendations from those who had experience in this area. We chose Arden Courts of Bath based on our findings. My wife has been there now for 14 months and we are very pleased with the facility and the people who work there. She is receiving excellent care and seems content in her surroundings. That is all one can ask for."

"My aunt has moved into Heritage Crossing. The staff there seems to genuinely care about the quality of life for their clients. They seem genuinely concerned about what my aunt's specific interests are. My aunt has been there and I'm in another state, but they talk to my sister and my mom about what my aunt would like to do. My aunt likes to arrange flowers, so they said that they could maybe go to Hobby Lobby and get some flowers for her to arrange. There's a lot of sunlight in their common areas, and several different seating areas so that people can gather in groups. It's bright, sunny, and very inviting. They're the cleanest and most well cared for facility we visited. A couple of places that we looked at were not so nice, but I think Heritage Crossing is of excellent value."

"I toured Brookdale Montrose. They have no pool, but they have two meals a day. It was very nice. I had lunch there and I had a hamburger. It was very good. As for activities, they have everything. They have an exercise room."

"The rooms were of good size. I liked the size of the rooms, although my sister's in a two-bedroom, so she would prefer that, I'm sure. The rooms I saw were pretty much empty, so it's kind of hard to see what they'd be like when they're full of items, but they were very pleasant and roomy, and I liked them all. I know I didn't see anything I didn't like. The staff was very nice, very friendly, had a lot of information, and answered all my questions. They spent a lot of time talking to me. It went well. They showed me the dining area, and they gave me a treat. It was landscaped very nicely, and everything was very clean inside."

"My mother, at the age of 91, was transferred to The Hudson Grand after residing in another assisted living facility for nine years. It was a quick transition which could have been very stressful but with the help of the marketing staff and facilities director it all came together in 24 hrs. The care she received by all the staff, from nurses, Ashley and Mandy; to care partners (too many to name); to Ashley in activities , and to Sam in the kitchen all exceeded our expectations. Six weeks ago my mom passed away with the staff there to say goodby. Mom loved being there and they loved having her there because they love what they do and who they serve. There is no doubt in my mind that there is no better place than "The Hudson Grande"!!!"

"Vitalia Senior Residences at Montrose's food service is splendid. It's very, very good. We like the design of the cottages. They showed us everything. They showed us assisted living, independent living in apartments, and independent living in villas. It was perfect for us. It had everything we needed, and it seemed to be going very well until the owner got involved. Cleanliness was very good. The residents were all around us, like in the dining room and places like that, but we didn't have any contact with them. The staff who gave the tour was just super. Everybody we talked to, except for the owner, approved of us and said that we would be a perfect fit there. We even talked about some activities and something that I wanted to do. They don't have an ancestry chapter there, and I wanted to start one and get people involved with their ancestry, and I was looking forward to that a great deal. However, it just went by the wayside. Everybody but the owner was super to us."

"We chose Gables of KentRidge for my mom. The atmosphere is kind of a hotel lobby; very comfy and carpeted. The dining area is outstanding and looks like a 4-star restaurant. The food is wonderful, and the cook is amazing. All of the food is excellent and visitors are welcome to eat any meal with them any time, which is encouraging and great. My mom is in the memory care, which is a secured and lockdown unit, so I don't have to worry about her wandering off. The nurses have been very good with communication so far. My mom seems to be thriving, so her transition has been really good. She has actually gained two pounds since moving in, which is unusual for Alzheimer's. They have private rooms, but Mom has a shared room. She doesn't currently have a roommate though. It's a little more economical. They have activities and bring in someone to play music. They'll take the memory care out to do activities with the rest of the community and sometimes they have people who come in and do things privately for the memory care. They also have areas outside where they can do minor crafts."

"My mother has been a resident at Danbury in Hudson for 4 months now since needing more care and assistance with medications. She was previously in Springwood, the sister facility for independent living. The transition to Danbury was easy and well-managed by the staff and administration. The staff (nurses, care-givers, dining, maintenance, and front desk/office) have been simply OUTSTANDING. I really can't say enough about how friendly and kind every single person has been to my mom. My sister and I rest much easier knowing she's getting the care and attention she needs. The activities are frequent and varied. In hindsight for my mom wishes she had moved to Danbury sooner. My sister and I advocated for it but mom was too happy with her apartment and friends at Springwood. If she had moved a bit sooner, she would have had an easier time getting into all the activities and options available. The other residents are all friendly and welcoming. The facilities are quite lovely. The common spaces allow for plenty of space to visit with friends and family. The rooms vary in size and most tend to be on the smaller side. That worried mom at first, but her studio apartment is set up quite nicely for her needs and she's quite happy with it. I think the food is above average for an assisted living facility. I like it. The combination of the dining room plus a mix of happy hours, mixers, ice cream Sunday bars, etc. provide good variety. I'll repeat the most important part, the staff, especially the nurses, care-givers and dining staff, are so welcoming, kind, and helpful. It's truly impressive to see, and I'm very thankful."

"The Inn at Apple Ridge was stunning. It had some really cool features for seniors. They not only have a large fish tank, but they also had an aviary in there. It's something really cool for them to look at and interact with. They had a beautiful waterfall in their courtyard that is different from anything I've seen anywhere. The place itself was incredibly clean, very nice, very comfortable, and very homey. It's a beautiful building, plus it's on top of the mountain. It's so high up there that you see the entire area around you. It's beautiful, and the people were very pleasant. We did both assisted living and memory care. We had done the assisted living originally, but since my mother-in-law took that fall a lot of things had changed right away. If she needed more help, she could also go to the other side, back and forth between the two. The staff was very interactive. Everybody worked together really well while we were there. It was beautiful. The food smelled good, and it looked good. They offered just about anything you'd want."

"The rooms are just beautiful and always so clean !! The stuff is amazing in every way I am from a outside company and I have always love visiting people from this community the environment is amazing the staff I'm very caring very attentive and there's always something fun going on to keep the residence happy I always look forward to going there .. "

"I cannot say enough good things about Maplewood at Twinsburg!! My dad originally became a resident of the memory care side of this facility back in 2020 after battling Covid and losing his memory/ability to care for himself. The staff was kind and compassionate and they bent over backwards for my dad to say the least. As a result of his memory issues, he was combative at times and said horrible things to the staff members who were caring for him. Even though this was a very difficult time, they never gave up on him and continued to give him top notch care. After that first year, my dad's memory and faculties returned to the point that he could be transferred to the assisted living side of the community. Fast forward, my dad is still a resident of the Maplewood community and is known and loved by all the staff. They know his likes and dislikes and always go above and beyond to make him happy and comfortable. They strive to help him maintain his dignity and as much independence as possible. Lastly, from the front desk to the aids/nurses and everyone in between, I as a family member of a resident, feel known and loved as well. I am always welcomed with a smile and an interest in what's going on in my life. This community is vibrant, active, welcoming, safe, comfortable and clean. Maplewood at Twinsburg has become an extension of our family and we will be forever grateful for the wonderful care they continue to take of our dad. "

"Summit Corners has very good customer service. They also have very good facilities that are kept up well. It's a beautiful setting/environment. There was one room, and I took some pictures of it. It's not too bad. It's a little bit small, but it has a big closet. It's private, so I like that my mom would not have to have a roommate, and that's a plus. It's more like a home instead of like a regular nursing home. I didn't try out the food, but the staff member who gave me the tour says it's very good. It sounded good from the menu, and the staff says she eats it herself."

"Vista Veranda is a wonderful facility for your loved ones. I was in need of help for my mother fast and they accommodated me. The staff was and continues to be so caring and compassionate. It does feel like a family. When I visit my mom, everyone knows who I am. The rooms are all carpeted, comfortable and cozy. They each have a large window that lets in a lot of natural light. The window sill is huge and can accommodate pictures, flowers, plants, etc. My mom likes the food and the outdoor setting is beautiful and peaceful. It comforts me to know that my mom is in a safe, loving community. I highly recommend Vista Veranda. "

"Danbury Senior Living Broadview Heights was impressive. They had a bistro and a library, and the dining room was too large that could sit 100 people. I didn't taste the food. I even asked and they wouldn't let me taste the food, but you could get prime rib or steak and you had a lot of options. I didn't like the oversell by the staff. I like the hallways being very wide. The rooms were nice and good sized, but the facility was too big for my mother."