The Belvedere of Westlake
Westlake's premier assisted-living facility has an Old World design with cobblestone avenues, a fountain, even an old-fashioned front porch ... all within the secure surroundings of "Town Center."
ADDRESS: 29591 Detroit Road, Westlake 44145
OPENED: April 2000
FEE: $3,600-$3,800 monthly, all inclusive
CONTACT: Admissions coordinator, (440) 835-3004
AMENITIES: Each of the 33 suites is unique, featuring kitchens with hardwood floors, individual data ports, private full baths with separate dressing area, plus the architectural design to add on suites for more living room. In-suite washer and dryer units for personal laundry.
SERVICES: Fine dining in our restaurant-style dining room, The Veranda. In addition, Le Cafe offers continental breakfast including fresh homemade pastries from our in-house bakery.
Bradley Bay Health Center
The one-story ranch-home atmosphere offers all levels of care -- custodial through skilled -- and a full range of rehabilitative therapy services.
ADDRESS: 605 Bradley Road, Bay Village 44140
OPENED: 1962
UNIT SIZES: 144-184 square feet (nursing facility); 475 square feet (assisted living)
FEE: $130-$135 daily (nursing facility); $80 daily base-care rate (assisted living)
CONTACT: Mary Miron, LSW, (440) 871-3474 (nursing facility); Joyce Emmerich, R.N., (440) 871-4509 (assisted living)
AMENITIES: The nursing facility has all private rooms with individual restrooms, Alzheimer's/dementia care wing, subacute unit, respite suite, hospice support services, outpatient rehabilitation and assisted-living suites.
SERVICES: Speech, physical and occupational therapies; respite care; and dentist, podiatrist, ophthalmologist and beautician. Awarded perfect score for the last four years in state surveys by the Ohio Health Department.
Broadview Multi-Care Center
Family-owned and -operated 218-bed facility focusing on rehabilitation and medically complex patients, ventilator weaning and pulmonary rehabilitation Accredited by JCAHO for subacute and long-term care. Accredited CARF for inpatient skilled nursing facility categories two and three. A member of Legacy Health Services.
ADDRESS: 5520 Broadview Road, Parma 44134
OPENED: 1964
UNIT SIZES: Private/semiprivate
FEE: $160-$250 daily
CONTACT: Nina Gollon, (216) 749-4010; fax (216) 778-6860; e-mail BMCC@stratos.net
AMENITIES: Beauty/barber shop, therapeutic recreation, transportation, home-cooked meals, quiet areas for family gatherings, Medicare/Medicaid certified, Creekview Terrace adult day center.
SERVICES: Seven-day-a-week rehabilitation; 24-hour respiratory therapy; on-site lab/X-ray; subacute and skilled nursing; physiatrist, podiatrist and pulmonologist on staff.
Center Ridge Nursing Home
In a traditional red-brick ranch home, the newest and best in nursing care owned and operated by the O'Neill family.
ADDRESS: 38600 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 44039
OPENED: 1986
UNIT SIZES: 145-185 square feet
FEE: $132-$146 daily
CONTACT: Lois Bruzda, admissions coordinator, (440) 327-1295
AMENITIES: Alzheimer's/dementia care wing.
SERVICES: Physical, occupational and speech therapies; dentist, podiatrist, ophthalmologist and beautician.
Devon Oaks
A 67-apartment, not-for-profit, assisted-living community. A special wing is dedicated to the care of Alzheimer's disease or other related memory loss.
ADDRESS: 2345 Crocker Road, Westlake 44145
OPENED: November 2000
FEE: Call for details
WEB SITE: www.devonoaks.org
CONTACT: Director of marketing, (440) 250-2300
AMENITIES: Spacious private apartments, dining rooms, coffee lounge, take-home dinners and picnics for family members, home theater, great room with fireplace, fitness room, beauty/barber services, pets are welcome, activities room with computers.
SERVICES: Around-the-clock assistance with activities of daily living, three meals a day with varied menu selections; housekeeping, linen and laundry service; monitored response system; medication management; special program for individuals with memory loss, located in secure, first-floor wing; priority access to The Health Center at The Renaissance or The Eliza Jennings Home.
The Eliza Jennings Home
The Eliza Jennings Home is a 166-bed nursing home in a landmark building set on 14 acres. It provides a peaceful, private environment and offers a complete range of nursing services — from respite and rehabilitative care to intermediate and skilled nursing care.
ADDRESS: 10603 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 44102
OPENED: 1888
FEE: Begins at $135 per day
WEB SITE: www.elizajennings.org
CONTACT: Director of admissions, (216) 226-0282; fax (216) 226-8905
AMENITIES: Dining rooms, library, party room, activities room, gardens, courtyard, recreation room, beauty/barber shop.
SERVICES: Complete range of nursing services including infusion therapy and respiratory care; physical, occupational and speech therapies; three meals daily and snacks; housekeeping; scheduled transportation; horticulture therapy; pet visitations; social, cultural and recreational activities; and 24-hour security.
Elyria United Methodist Village
The Village is a continuing-care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and intermediate and skilled health care. It is located on a 16-acre campus and has a 36-acre sister independent-living campus, Village Meadows, in Sheffield Village.
ADDRESS: 807 West Ave., Elyria 44035
OPENED: 1896
UNIT SIZES: 260-1,432 square feet
FEE: Various financial plans available
CONTACT: Marketing department, 1-888-818-1896 or (440) 284-9300; e-mail eumvmktg@alltel.net
AMENITIES: Fine dining, pool and fitness center, wellness program, cafe, bank, tour bus, housekeeping, laundry, patio or ranch homes, apartments, assisted living available. The new Village Center features community areas, a computer lab and 24 new apartments.
SERVICES: Complete rehabilitative services including occupational, speech, physical and music therapies; on-site medical, dental, optical and podiatry services; beauty shop; adult day services; Mobile Meals; and Village Care Alternatives home-based community services.
Franklin Plaza
Located in the historic Ohio City area, Franklin Plaza offers highly skilled nursing and a full rehabilitation program. Three special units are dedicated to ventilator care, hospice services and special behavior needs. A member of Legacy Health Services.
ADDRESS: 3600 Franklin Blvd., Cleveland 44113
OPENED: 1978
UNIT SIZE: Semiprivate
CONTACT: Admissions, (216) 651-1600; fax (216) 651-5531
AMENITIES: Beauty/barber shop; outside patio; safe, secure environment; close to major hospitals; Medicare/Medicaid certified.
SERVICES: Activities program seven days a week; skilled nursing; respite care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; restorative nursing; long-term care; Medicaid liaison service; social services, religious services; and exercise programs.
Jennings Place
Jennings Place is a 30-apartment assisted-living home for individuals with early to midstage Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Specially trained and experienced staff provides care that can enable residents to remain in this setting longer than may be possible at other facilities.
ADDRESS: 10426 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 44102
OPENED: 1993
UNIT SIZES: One-bedroom apartments
FEE: From $2,900 monthly
WEB SITE: www.jenningsplace.com
CONTACT: Marketing coordinator, (216) 228-7100; fax (216) 529-6925
AMENITIES: Library, living room and dining room with fireplace; enclosed courtyard; beauty/barber shop; gardens and front porches; one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes; all apartments have a private bathroom with shower. Pets are welcome.
SERVICES: Special-needs assistance including bathing and incontinence care; three meals daily and snacks; housekeeping; laundry; transportation; and social, cultural and recreational activities.
Kendal at Oberlin
Kendal at Oberlin is an accredited not-for-profit charitable organization reflecting Quaker values. As a continuing-care retirement community, Kendal offers the most comprehensive life-care contract in Northeast Ohio. An entry and monthly fee guarantee lifetime health care.
ADDRESS: 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin 44074
OPENED: October 1993
UNIT SIZES: 482-1,223 square feet
FEE: Entry fees $66,950-$250,000; monthly fee $1,630-$4,025
WEB SITE: www.kao.kendal.org
CONTACT: Maggie Stark, (440) 775-0094, fax (440) 775-9880
AMENITIES: Utilities except telephone; full kitchens; bathrooms with grab bars, tub and shower; private terrace or balcony; individually controlled heating and air conditioning; soundproof construction; fire safety and emergency call systems; cable outlet; washer and dryer; covered walkways; lighted parking; library; lounges; auditorium; bank; pool and fitness center; craft areas; gardening space; beauty/barber shop; accommodations for overnight guests; and 92 acres with walking paths, eight ponds and a wellness garden.
SERVICES: Housekeeping; linen service; unit maintenance; three meals; security; garbage pickup; scheduled transportation; social, recreational and community activities; and cultural and educational programs available through Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music.
The Normandy Retirement Community, The Normandy Manor
The Normandy Manor, on 32 acres of Normandy's retirement campus, offers a full continuum of care, with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, intermediate, rest-home and respite services for long- or short-term stays. The Normandy Apartments offer spacious independent and assisted-living suites in an elegant setting.
ADDRESS: 22701-22709 Lake Road, Rocky River 44116
OPENED: 1993
CONTACT: Normandy Manor, (440) 333-5400; Normandy Apartments, (440) 333-5401
AMENITIES: Manor: Private/shared rooms; monitored response system; planned social activities; dining; religious services; beautician/barber; cable and telephone hookups; accessible to major hospitals. Apartments: Soundproof one-, two- and three-bedroom suites; indoor heated parking; emergency call system; exercise room; and putting green.
SERVICES: Manor: Physical, speech, occupational and respiratory therapies; hospice support; X-ray and lab services; dental, podiatry and ophthalmology visits. Apartments: Daily meals, housekeeping and laundry, medication monitoring.
NorthWesterly Apartments
Located in downtown Lakewood, the NorthWesterly is close to shopping, doctors, Lakewood Hospital and cultural activities. We believe in respect, dignity, service and independence.
ADDRESS: 1341 Marlowe Ave., Lakewood 44107
OPENED: 1988
UNIT SIZES: One-bedroom apartment
FEE: Yearly lease; $1,795 monthly (assisted living); starting at $1,500 monthly (independent living); $790 security deposit
CONTACT: Leasing representative, (216) 228-2266
AMENITIES: Large, bright apartments; individual thermostats; private lounges; chapel; library; beauty shop; health clinic; outside patios; a full range of activities.
SERVICES: Emergency response; personal care services; medication monitoring; housekeeping; laundry; security; transportation; two to three meals, seven days a week.
Pelton Place
Pelton Place offers assisted-living services to seniors. Enjoy peace of mind by having personal care and individual needs met by qualified, caring staff.
ADDRESS: 2363 W. 14th St., Cleveland 44113
OPENED: 1997
UNIT SIZES: 425-650 square feet
FEE: $1,095-$1,875 monthly; lease agreement available
CONTACT: Rental dept., (216) 263-3300
AMENITIES: Utilities, cable TV, dining room, exercise equipment, whirlpool, spa, beauty/barber shop, activity center, laundry facility, intercom.
SERVICES: Three meals daily, daily nursing services, 24-hour attendant, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, social/recreational program.
Pleasant Lake Villa
Located on 11 wooded acres, Pleasant Lake offers a full range of services, including Alzheimer's care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Outpatient rehabilitation services also available. A member of Legacy Health Services.
ADDRESS: 7260 Ridge Road, Parma 44129
OPENED: 1987
UNIT SIZE: Private/semiprivate
FEE: $142-$265 daily
CONTACT: Lisa Swiecicki, (440) 842-2273
AMENITIES: Private family dining room, beauty/barber shop, private courtyards, in-house television system, transportation, computer training, Medicare/Medicaid certified.
SERVICES: Recreational, physical, occupational and speech therapy; skilled nursing; Medicaid liaison; resident council; six-days-per-week therapy services; lab and X-ray on-site; 24-hour respiratory therapist on staff.
Rae-Ann Center
This facility accommodates 70 residents, offers specialized and professional care for the geriatric emotionally ill and is the only licensed, locked facility of its kind in Cuyahoga County.
ADDRESS: 4650 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland 44135
OPENED: 1974
FEE: $4,500-$4,700 monthly
CONTACT: Admissions coordinator, (440) 835-3004
AMENITIES: Fresh baked goods daily, quaint cobblestone courtyard with fountain.
SERVICES: Skilled unit that is Medicare approved, hospice care.
Rae-Ann Suburban
This facility has accommodations for 113 residents and offers a Medicare-approved rehabilitation program.
ADDRESS: 29505 Detroit Road, Westlake 44145
OPENED: 1974
FEE: $4,300-$4,500 monthly
CONTACT: Admissions coordinator, (440) 835-3004
AMENITIES: Nondenominational chapel, in-house bakery and community auditorium.
SERVICES: Hospice care.
Rae-Ann Westlake
This facility has accommodations for 100 residents, including a skilled unit that is Medicare approved.
ADDRESS: 28303 Detroit Road, Westlake 44145
OPENED: 1974
FEE: $4,000-$4,200 monthly
CONTACT: Admissions coordinator, (440) 835-3004
AMENITIES: Newly landscaped courtyards, fresh baked goods daily, continental buffet.
SERVICES: Wandering-resident security system, hospice care.
The Renaissance
Only 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland, the award-winning Renaissance is surrounded by 164 scenic acres, including an 18-hole golf course. Spacious apartments or single-story townhouses offer convenient and comfortable independent living. This retirement community is fully accredited and provides a continuum of assisted living and nursing care.
ADDRESS: 26376 John Road, Olmsted Township 44138
OPENED: 1989
UNIT SIZES: 740-2,800 square feet
FEE: Varies depending upon size of unit
WEB SITE: www.therenaissance.org
CONTACT: Pat Quinlan, (440) 235-7112; fax (440) 235-6286
AMENITIES: Dining areas, living room, reception rooms, library, chapel, arts/crafts studio, woodworking shop, greenhouse, game room, computer lab, art gallery, guest suite, exercise room, wellness clinic, walking trails, lakes, gardens, beauty/barber shop, bank and food and sundries market.
SERVICES: Utilities; basic cable; scheduled transportation; housekeeping; laundry; social, cultural and recreational activities; maintenance; religious services; 24-hour security; home health services and one daily meal.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Rocky River Sunrise is a beautiful three-story, 64-suite, assisted-living residence. Our mission is to "champion a high quality of life for seniors and to change the way America ages."
ADDRESS: 21600 Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116
UNIT SIZES: One- and two-room suites
FEES: $60-$133 daily
CONTACT: Lorice S. Dakdduk, (440) 356-9797
AMENITIES: Beauty/barber shop; cable TV access; emergency call response system; 24-hour on-site staffing by nurses and care managers; wellness center; aviary; nursery; sun porches and patio; spacious common living areas; library and fireplaces; elegant dining room and private dining for special events; all utilities except long-distance telephone.
SERVICES: Planned social, cultural and recreational activities; three daily meals; housekeeping, laundry services; daily medication reminders and administration; scheduled transportation; a comprehensive wellness program; assistance with bathing, dressing, eating and personal hygiene; special diets; assistance with walking; wheelchairs and hospice stays.
Villa Care Center
Located in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood, Villa has been noted by the Cuyahoga County Nursing Home Ombudsman for outstanding care.
ADDRESS: 4835 Broadview Road, Cleveland 44109
OPENED: 1980
UNIT SIZES: 168-276 square feet
FEE: $99-$109 daily
CONTACT: Sharyn Davis-Robinson, (216) 749-4939
AMENITIES: Patio, community outings.
SERVICES: Mental health services; vacation plan for caregivers; speech, physical and occupational therapies; hospice services.
The Vineyard at Catawba
Located on Catawba Island, one of Ohio's most popular resort and recreational areas, just minutes from Lake Erie, with 50 marinas and Marblehead Lighthouse nearby.
ADDRESS: 3700 Vineyard Village Drive, Port Clinton 43452
OPENED: 1996
UNIT SIZES: Call for information
FEE: Varies
CONTACT: Susan Chalmers, director of marketing, (419) 797-3100
AMENITIES: Community center, exercise equipment and classes, computer lab, social events, massage therapy and Reiki treatments.
SERVICES: Health and wellness program, community transportation, clinic services, maintenance-free living.
Westlake Village/Homewood Residence
Offering a wide range of services and amenities, Westlake Village makes life for residents more comfortable, secure and enjoyable. Owned and managed by American Retirement Community, Westlake Village offers independent living in one- and two-bedroom apartments and cottages and assisted living in studio and one-bedroom apartments.
ADDRESS: 28550 Westlake Village Drive, Westlake 44145
OPENED: 1989
UNIT SIZES: 567-1,300 square feet
FEE: Varies
CONTACT: Meg Nieberding, (440) 892-4200
AMENITIES: Utilities except cable and telephone, emergency call system, 24-hour security, garage, laundry, private dining room, wellness clinic, library, beauty/barber shop, ice-cream parlor/cafe, guest suites, arts/crafts room, billiards room, community room, exercise room, chapel, greenhouse and bank.
SERVICES: Chef-prepared meals; weekly housekeeping service; maintenance; scheduled transportation; cultural, social and educational activities; and wellness program.
Wynwood of Westlake: A Senior Living Residence
Nestled in the woods on the bank of Cahoon Creek, Wynwood of Westlake is a place that gives residents control over their lives and encourages choices and independence.
ADDRESS: 27569 Detroit Road, Westlake 44145
OPENED: 1988
UNIT SIZES: 600-1,250 square feet
FEE: Varies depending on level of services
CONTACT: (440) 892-9777
AMENITIES: One- and two-bedroom apartments, fine dining, fireside library, lounge, chapel, ice-cream parlor, wellness center, exercise room, arts/crafts studio, hair salon, covered parking, laundry facilities and outdoor recreational areas.
SERVICES: Customized service plan, wellness clinic, 24-hour professional nurse on-site, emergency response system, housekeeping and linen service, transportation.
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Amasa Stone House
Within a gracious, homelike atmosphere, Amasa Stone House provides personalized lifestyles and a complete range of care while treating residents with dignity, valuing their life experiences and cherishing their independence.
ADDRESS: 975 East Blvd., Cleveland 44108
OPENED: 1877
FEE: $140-$152 daily
CONTACT: Administrator, (216) 451-1884
AMENITIES: Beauty shop, library, drawing rooms, dining rooms, patios, physical-therapy room and sunroom.
SERVICES: Nursing care and respite care.
A.M. McGregor Home
McGregor Home stresses a dignified, gracious family atmosphere with personalized care provided by a professional staff. Residents' rooms may be furnished with personal belongings, enhancing the feeling of home.
ADDRESS: 14900 Private Drive, Cleveland 44112
OPENED: 1908
UNIT SIZES: 180 square feet
FEE: Starting at $2,100 monthly, depending on level of care (all rates include meals, snacks, housekeeping, laundry, local transportation and personal care as needed).
CONTACT: (216) 851-8200; fax (216) 851-6634
AMENITIES: Emergency call system, auditorium, beauty/barber shop, solarium, ice-cream parlor, library, sitting rooms, dining rooms and resident-run McGregor Market.
SERVICES: Assisted living; nursing care; memory-impairment care; respite/hospice care; religious services; speech, physical and occupational therapies, including art, music and horticultural therapies.
Aspen Woodside Village of Bedford
(An independent- and assisted-living community)
Lovely, ground-level retirement community offering a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as service packages designed to meet individual needs, including respite stays. Licensed by the state of Ohio as a residential care facility.
ADDRESS: 19455 Rockside Road, Bedford 44146
OPENED: 1989
UNIT SIZES: 288-928 square feet
FEE: $1,629 (assisted living), $1,710 (independent living)
CONTACT: Marketing director, (440) 439-8666
AMENITIES: Dining rooms, beauty/barber shop, library, exercise room, screened patios, courtyard, covered parking, pets accepted.
SERVICES: Two to three meals per day, housekeeping, laundry and linen services, 24-hour staffing, planned activities, scheduled transportation, on-site nursing service.
Blossom Hill Care Center
Blossom Hill Care Center has been family owned and operated for 26 years.
ADDRESS: 12496 Princeton Road, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046
OPENED: 1974
UNIT SIZE: Semiprivate rooms
FEE: $132 daily
CONTACT: Sandy Sckora, (440) 635-5567
AMENITIES: 28 acres of wooded property, walking trails, three enclosed courtyards, large activity rooms, dining areas.
SERVICES: Skilled and intermediate care, assisted and independent living.
Breckenridge Village
Breckenridge Village is a full-service, Accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Willoughby on 38 beautiful acres, 20 miles east of Cleveland. Living options include independent living in a ranch home or luxury apartment, assisted living, Alzheimer's living and skilled/intermediate nursing care.
ADDRESS: 36500 Euclid Ave., Willoughby 44094
OPENED: 1979
UNIT SIZES: 615- to 1,230-square-foot apartments and 1,350- to 2,000-square-foot ranch homes
FEE: $1,685-$2,585 (monthly apartments); $115,225-$174,600 (ranches) plus monthly service fee $1,050-$1,200
CONTACT: Lucy Nixon, (440) 942-4342, ext. 403
AMENITIES: Greenhouse dining room, utilities except telephone, basic cable, laundry, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, beauty/barber shop, chapel, Osborne Community Plaza, fitness room/equipment and programs, whirlpool and massage, walking paths, volunteer opportunities.
SERVICES: Housekeeping; scheduled transportation; maintenance; home health care; adult day center; social worker, case management; speech, physical and occupational therapies.
Cedarwood Plaza
Long-term care facility in the Cedar-Fairmount shopping district, offering a range of services, from skilled nursing and rehabilitation to long-term care. A member of Legacy Health Services.
ADDRESS: 12504 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights 44106
OPENED: 1995
UNIT SIZES: Private/semiprivate
FEE: $130-$150 daily
CONTACT: Delores Young, admissions, (216) 371-3600
AMENITIES: Kosher meals available; beauty/barber shop; telephone and TV hookup; renovated common areas; patio; close to major health-care facilities; safe, secured environment; Medicare/Medicaid certified.
SERVICES: In-house physical, occupational and speech therapies; Medicaid liaison; licensed social worker and respite care.
Emerald Ridge Senior and Health Care Community of Solon
Emerald Ridge comprises three integrated communities situated on one scenic campus in the South Chagrin Metropark. It offers a continuum of care featuring assisted living and Alzheimer's, respite, rehabilitation and nursing care.
ADDRESS: 5625 Emerald Ridge Parkway, Solon 44139
UNIT SIZES: Assisted-living suites, including studios (405 square feet), one bedroom (435 square feet), two bedroom (730 square feet), Alzheimer's/respite accommodations (255 square feet) and nursing facility units (255 and 315 square feet)
CONTACT: Susie Babin (440) 498-3000
AMENITIES: Barber/beauty shop; family support groups; chauffeured transportation; landscaped gardens, courtyards and walking paths; Internet and computer classes.
SERVICES: Moving; wellness checks; personal needs assistance; physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies; daily housekeeping and laundry; 24-hour emergency call system; pet therapy program.
The Fairways
Overlooking the greens of Pine Ridge Golf Course, The Fairways offers assisted living, adult day care, respite care and short-stay opportunities.
ADDRESS: 30630 Ridge Road, Wickliffe 44092
OPENED: 1998
UNIT SIZES: 465-720 square feet
FEE: $92-$135 daily
CONTACT: Barbara Calamita, RNC, (440) 943-2050
AMENITIES: Satellite TV; beauty salon; chapel; solariums; speech, occupational and physical therapies; podiatry, dental and optometry.
SERVICES: 24-hour nursing; emergency response system; full-service, restaurant-style dining room; medication administration.
Gateway Family House
Gateway Family House for catered and assisted living is part of the Gateway Retirement Community in Euclid, offering services that provide residents with a more independent lifestyle.
ADDRESS: 1 Gateway Drive, Euclid 44119
UNIT SIZES: Studio apartment
CONTACT: Michele Fogarty, (216) 486-2850; fax (216) 481-5155
AMENITIES: Professional staff available 24 hours a day, emergency call systems, all utilities included, scheduled transportation, barber/ beauty shop, library.
SERVICES: Three meals served daily; weekly housekeeping and laundry; optional assistance to meals and help with bathing, dressing and grooming; medication monitoring.
Gateway Health Care Center
Gateway offers a continuum of care at Gateway Health Care Center. Spacious semiprivate rooms licensed for skilled nursing allow us to provide care and service on a 24-hour basis.
ADDRESS: 3 Gateway Drive, Euclid 44119
UNIT SIZES: Semiprivate rooms
CONTACT: Michele Fogarty, (216) 486-2850; fax (216) 481-5155
AMENITIES: Three meals and snacks daily (including special diets), activities and programs, security and emergency call systems, and barber/beauty shop.
SERVICES: Podiatric, vision, dental, restorative and nutritional care; physical, occupational and speech therapies.
Gateway Manor Apartments
Gateway Manor is an attractive apartment facility in the parklike setting of the Gateway Retirement Community for the older adult who desires a quiet, relaxing atmosphere and the convenience of many available services.
ADDRESS: 4 Gateway Drive, Euclid 44119
UNIT SIZES: One and two bedrooms
CONTACT: Michele Fogarty, (216) 486-2850; fax (216) 481-5155
AMENITIES: Utilities except telephone, bulk-rate cable, 24-hour emergency care system, central security, fully equipped electric kitchens, lounges, activity room (with Jacuzzi and spa), garage, fitness facilities, party room, library, crafts room and boccie courts.
Hamlet Village in Chagrin Falls
Hamlet Retirement Community offers atrium or garden apartments, garden homes with attached garages and nursing homes.
ADDRESS: 200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin Falls 44022
OPENED: 1965
UNIT SIZES: 400-1,900 square feet
FEE: $995 and up monthly
CONTACT: Karen Griffith, (440) 247-4201
AMENITIES: On-premises convenience store, banking facilities, beauty/barber shop, nondenominational chapel, library, dining room, picnic area, landscaped gardens, walking trails, 24-hour security, emergency call system, health-care provider on property, cable TV access, spacious apartments.
SERVICES: Three meals daily, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, linen service, personal laundry service, maintenance, cultural and residential activities, classes.
Heather Hill Hospital, Health & Care Center
Heather Hill, a 250-bed, multilevel post-acute health-care facility, offers a continuum of services. The hospital facility houses a subacute unit for rehabilitation and medical care; a rehabilitation unit for head trauma, neurological and orthopedic care; and a transitional hospital. Other programs include hospice, respite, outpatient, dialysis, wound management, a ventilator program, long-term care, a geriatric assessment program, home health and medical equipment. The Corinne Dolan Alzheimer Center offers multiple levels of care including residential, day and short-term overnight care for early and middle-staged dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A special-care unit provides care for later stages of Alzheimer's. Reservations are being taken for The Liberty, an assisted-living residence.
ADDRESS: 12340 Bass Lake Road, Chardon 44024
OPENED: 1939
UNIT SIZES: 215 square feet (average resident room)
FEE: $159-$195 daily (Alzheimer's, long-term and respite care)
CONTACT: (440) 285-4040; fax (440) 285-7743
AMENITIES: Beauty salon, lounges, gift shop, ice-cream parlor, 150-acre estate, fishing, pet therapy, healing arts, access to golf, laundry.
SERVICES: Alzheimer's center, laundry, three meals and snacks, recreation programs, short-term overnight care for up to three weeks, free overnight guest accommodations.
Indian Hills Senior Community
The largest privately owned rental senior community in the United States is located in Euclid. Indian Hills offers independent, congregate and assisted living in 1,574 efficiency, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
ADDRESS: 1541 E. 191st St., Euclid 44117
OPENED: 1968
UNIT SIZES: 380-721 square feet
FEE: $300-$525 monthly
CONTACT: Dee Smith, (216) 486-8686
AMENITIES: Free cable TV, heat and water, Lifetouch pendants and transportation; social activities; swimming pools; 24-hour security force and emergency response dispatcher. Weekly religious services, social workers, beautician and activity programs by the city of Euclid senior program at our clubhouse.
Judson Retirement Community
This not-for-profit, accredited, continuing-care retirement community with two campuses, Judson Park and Judson Manor, is located in the University Circle area. It offers independent- and assisted-living apartments, Alzheimer's care, nursing care, home health care and a day-enrichment center.
ADDRESS: 2181 Ambleside Drive, Cleveland 44106
OPENED: 1906
UNIT SIZES: 537-2,900 square feet
FEE: Entry fee range $63,800-$226,000 (non-entry-fee option available); monthly fee range $1,249-$3,466
CONTACT: Kristina Kuprevicius, (216) 791-2436 or 1-800-JRC-1906, www.judsonretirement.org
AMENITIES: Pool, Jacuzzi whirlpool, bank, beauty/barber shop, fitness center, wellness clinics, resident-run art gallery, gardens and walking paths, library, guest rooms, parking garage.
SERVICES: Housekeeping, laundry and linen services; restaurant-style dining; transportation; recreational, educational and cultural programs and activities; exercise classes; aquatics program; community outreach programs include adult day care, respite care
