Brookdale Finneytown

    9101 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Mom happier in caring community

    I moved my mom here and have been pleased: the community is clean, bright and homey with roomy apartments and lovely outdoor spaces. Staff are warm, attentive and professional - very helpful with care, meds and outings. Dining is tasty with good menu options and activities are plentiful (music, dancing, cards, trips). She seems happier and more at peace here.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.82·(125)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Clean, well‑maintained common areas
    • Welcoming and courteous front‑line staff
    • Home‑like, tasteful interior décor
    • On‑site amenities (salon, spa, ice cream parlor)
    • Outdoor seating, fenced courtyard, and garden areas
    • Spacious apartment layouts and large rooms
    • 24/7 clinical staffing with RN presence
    • Prompt move‑in and admissions assistance
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • Room meal delivery and a la carte meal options
    • Chef involvement and varied menu choices
    • Regular on‑site entertainment and activity programming
    • Secured memory‑care unit
    • Quick tour scheduling and responsive referrals
    • Competitive and value‑oriented pricing options
    • Personalized welcome and family communication at intake
    • Renovation and facility updates in progress
    • Central, convenient location for visitors

    Cons

    • High and persistent staff turnover
    • Heavy reliance on agency and undertrained direct‑care aides
    • Inconsistent medication administration and care‑plan adherence
    • Unreliable response to call buttons and emergency pendants
    • Inconsistent dining execution and limited menu flexibility
    • Gaps in activity continuity and limited off‑site outings
    • Cross‑shift communication and coordination breakdowns
    • Billing, contract, and deposit transparency issues
    • Inadequate new‑resident orientation materials and scheduling
    • Uneven housekeeping and maintenance standards
    • Pest‑control and sanitation concerns in some areas
    • Limited capacity for higher‑acuity or complex nursing needs
    • Management follow‑through on complaints inconsistent
    • Facility layout and navigation challenges for some residents

    Summary of reviews

    Brookdale Finneytown elicits a notably mixed set of impressions: many families and tour visitors praise the physical environment, amenities, and individual staff members, while others describe operational weaknesses that affect day‑to‑day care continuity. The campus is frequently described as clean, attractively decorated, and well maintained, with a range of on‑site amenities (salon, spa, ice‑cream parlor, common rooms) and outdoor seating areas. Several reviews emphasize spacious apartments, prompt admissions support, and visible clinical staffing such as 24/7 RN coverage as strengths that contributed to a positive move‑in experience.

    Care quality is uneven across reports. Positive accounts highlight attentive nurses and aides who provide consistent help and continuity for some residents; negative accounts point to systemic lapses that include medication timing errors, failure to follow individualized care plans, interruptions in established medication regimens, and difficulties administering alternative medication forms. These operational gaps are most frequently associated with periods when regular staff are absent and agency personnel are used. Families should note both the presence of clinical resources and the pattern of inconsistent execution under varying staffing conditions.

    Staffing and staff conduct are central themes. Many reviewers name individual caregivers, activities staff, and nurses who are compassionate and proactive; concurrently, a recurring concern is high staff turnover, frequent use of agency personnel, and variable training. These staffing dynamics are linked in multiple accounts to delayed responses to call buttons and pendant alarms, inconsistent personal‑care assistance, and reduced engagement in memory‑support programs. Where staffing is stable, reviewers describe better resident engagement and satisfaction.

    Dining and nutrition receive polarized feedback. Several families praise chef‑prepared meals, a la carte options, and room service, while others report limited menu flexibility, cold or poorly executed offerings, texture‑modified food preparation issues, and inconsistent meal service windows. Dining‑room experience and pace of service appear to vary by shift and by whether consistent staff are present; this contributes to an overall impression that dining quality is not reliably consistent.

    Activities and social programming are generally present and varied — there are examples of concerts, sing‑alongs, outings, and specialized memory activities — but continuity and breadth of off‑site trips vary. Multiple reviewers noted an active schedule when activity staff are available, contrasted with periods where single‑person coverage or staff absences significantly reduced programming. Families prioritizing frequent day‑trips and sustained, higher‑level engagement may find the offering variable depending on staffing availability.

    Facility operations and management show strengths in admissions responsiveness and certain administrative functions, but there are recurring concerns about communication, billing transparency, and follow‑through on family complaints. Specific operational themes include unclear contract terms or deposit practices, occasional unexplained charges, and slow resolution of maintenance or sanitation issues. A small number of reviews allege financial or contract irregularities; these accounts suggest prospective residents and families should carefully review contracts and billing statements and request clarifications in writing.

    Overall, Brookdale Finneytown offers a well‑appointed environment with meaningful amenities and pockets of high‑quality care. The primary risks identified across reviews are operational: inconsistent staffing, dependence on agency workers, variability in clinical and dining execution, and uneven management follow‑through. Prospective residents who tour the community should (1) ask about current staffing ratios and agency usage, (2) request written examples of medication and care‑plan protocols, (3) inspect recent housekeeping and pest‑control records, and (4) review contract and billing terms carefully before committing. Where staffing is stable and expectations are aligned, families report good outcomes and a positive resident experience; where staffing is inconsistent, families report predictable declines in responsiveness and care continuity.

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    Location

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    Brookdale Finneytown is located at 9101 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45231.

    About Brookdale Finneytown

    Brookdale Finneytown is a senior living community that helps older adults with independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care all on one campus, so folks don't have to move if their needs change, and you'll find both semi-private and studio apartments, plus private single rooms for those who want more privacy, and the campus has secured grounds and a separate memory care building, with technology like special bracelets for residents with memory concerns that let staff know if someone tries to leave and shouldn't, and the staff can help folks with dementia who are prone to exit seeking or physical outbursts, so people who need more help can stay safer. The community has nurses around the clock and a doctor on call, alongside on-site skilled nursing and physical therapy, plus Brookdale HealthPlus with a registered nurse who helps coordinate care for different health needs including diabetes and high blood pressure, and residents get help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and managing medications if needed, so if someone needs light or heavy care, even stand-by or mechanical lift transfers, they can get that help, and they'll handle insulin shots and blood sugar checks for diabetic residents. People who need hospice, respite care, or aging in place services can stay here too, and you'll find assistance for folks with behavioral health challenges related to dementia.

    Residents have different ways to get around, with free transportation for outings and appointments, and if they need to go outside the usual schedule, they can pay just for the cost, and there's parking for both residents and guests. Onsite beautician and barber services are available, and you can get your haircut right there without having to go out, plus there's housekeeping, private cleaning, and both laundry and linen services, even dry cleaning for folks who don't want to deal with chores anymore. Folks who want room service instead of community dining can get that too. The dining area serves restaurant-style meals, with a private dining room for special events and a bistro open round the clock, so there's choices when it comes to where and what to eat, and meal options include special diets like low sodium, gluten-free, and low sugar for anyone who needs them, plus the Clare Bridge Dining Program helps those with memory loss continue to enjoy mealtimes, and they've designed it so residents can keep their eating skills as long as possible.

    The grounds have indoor and outdoor common spaces, a wraparound porch, terraces, patios, and gardens to enjoy when the weather allows, and there's a community lounge, TV rooms, a sun room, library, gym, and arts and crafts area, along with a recreation and activities room where something's always going on, whether it's stretching classes, yoga, brain fitness, gardening, trivia games, Wii bowling, or pet-focused programs. Folks can join in educational lectures, story time, religious devotional services here or offsite, and all sorts of group events like game nights. There's an activity director who makes sure there's always something on the calendar, and if you want to go offsite for trips, you can sign up for those as well. The Daily Moments of Success and Clare Bridge Daily Path help residents with memory loss keep their routines and skills, and for those with Alzheimer's, the Clare Bridge Place program offers structure using more than 25 years of research in memory care, and the staff keeps things simple and the days predictable, which many folks find helpful.

    The community allows pets, so residents can bring cats or dogs, and staff will help care for them if needed, and there are pet-friendly policies, so folks who feel better with a furry companion aren't forced to give them up. High-speed WiFi's free for everyone, so it's simple to keep in touch with family, and the staff also offers advice about financial decisions and VA benefits, which can be a real help when sorting out how to pay for care or planning for the long run. People living at Brookdale Finneytown will find the staff works to respect each person's choices, adapt to their changing needs, and make daily life easier and safer, focusing on health, longevity, and strong relationships while encouraging every resident to be as independent as possible.

    About Brookdale

    Brookdale Finneytown is managed by Brookdale.

    Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

    The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

    Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

    The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

    Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.

    People often ask...

    Brookdale Finneytown offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,306 per month.

    Brookdale Finneytown offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 9101 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231.

    No, Brookdale Finneytown does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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