The Willows at Bowling Green

    525 S Dunbridge Rd, Bowling Green, OH, 43402
    4.8 · 17 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Warm caring resort-like community living

    I've lived here a year and feel completely at home - warm, family-oriented staff who truly care, going above and beyond with compassionate, timely care and skilled rehab/therapy. The community is beautiful, clean and resort-like with cruise-style dining, lively music and outings; residents are known by name and clearly happy. Excellent communication and a well-coordinated team give me real peace of mind - I highly recommend it.

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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
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.76 · 17 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, dedicated staff
    • High-quality clinical care and skilled rehab/therapy
    • Strong inter-department coordination and teamwork
    • Personalized attention (residents known by name)
    • Resort-like, clean, well-maintained facility
    • Country-club, all-inclusive atmosphere
    • Engaging activities and regular entertainment (music shows, outings)
    • Dining described as high quality (cruise-style)
    • Family-oriented culture and peace of mind for families
    • Top-notch communication reported by many reviewers
    • Emotional support and hands-on caregiving (hugs, timely help)
    • Wide service scope (serves seniors across care needs)

    Cons

    • Occasional unresponsive staff or poor communication
    • Isolated lapses in professionalism
    • Minor inconsistency in staff responsiveness

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The Willows at Bowling Green is overwhelmingly praised across these summaries. The dominant impressions are of a high-end, well-run senior living community with resort-like, country-club aesthetics and a strong focus on resident quality of life. Multiple reviewers use language such as all-inclusive vacation property, country club setting, and resort-like atmosphere to describe the environment. Cleanliness and a well-maintained interior and exterior are repeated themes, and several reviewers explicitly state they would highly recommend the community.

    Care quality and staff: The most consistent and strongest theme is the caliber and compassion of the staff. Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers and staff as dedicated, compassionate, and going above and beyond. Specific behaviors noted include timely understanding of needs, emotional support such as hugs, and strong hands-on caregiving. Several summaries highlight that residents are known by name and that staff provide both comfort and professionalism. There is particular praise for coordination across departments and strong communication within the team, which supports timely responses and well-orchestrated care. The phrase family-oriented motto and comments about peace of mind reflect a culture that prioritizes familial-style support and reassurance to families.

    Clinical services and therapy: Clinical competency is well represented. Reviewers call out excellent care, skilled rehab and therapy services, and that the community meets residents where they are, indicating the ability to serve a range of acuity levels. Descriptions such as high quality care and well-run facility suggest confidence in both medical oversight and day-to-day caregiving. The mention of at least one reviewer noting a year of residency suggests continuity of care for longer-term residents as well.

    Facilities, dining, and atmosphere: The physical environment and food receive strong applause. The facility is described as beautiful inside and out, very clean, and resort-like. Dining is repeatedly compared to cruise dining, implying higher-end meals and presentation. Combined, these comments portray an environment that focuses on resident enjoyment and comfort beyond basic clinical needs.

    Activities and social life: Social programming appears robust and engaging. Multiple summaries reference interactive music shows, outings, many activities, and residents being full of smiles and excitement. Reviewers appreciate the entertainment and look forward to more shows, indicating ongoing and anticipated programming. The community's ability to produce positive resident outcomes and maintain high engagement levels is a consistent positive theme.

    Management and communication: Most reviewers commend communication and the overall management of the community, noting top-notch communication and impressive, well-coordinated teams. However, there are isolated negative reports: a small number of summaries mention unresponsive staff, poor communication, and lack of professionalism. These negative notes are not the norm in the provided summaries but are important outliers to acknowledge. The prevailing pattern is strong communication and engaged staff, yet prospective families should be aware that occasional lapses have been reported.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The reviews collectively paint a picture of The Willows at Bowling Green as a high-quality, compassionate, and activity-rich senior living option with attractive facilities and strong clinical services. The most frequent praise centers on staff kindness, coordinated care, cleanliness, dining quality, and entertaining programming. The primary concern to monitor is occasional inconsistency in responsiveness or professionalism reported by a minority of reviewers; this suggests that while leadership and most staff set a high standard, occasional service failures may occur. For families considering The Willows, the overall consensus is strongly positive and many reviewers explicitly recommend the community, but it would be reasonable to ask management about recent steps taken to address communication and responsiveness to ensure those isolated issues are being mitigated.

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    About The Willows at Bowling Green

    The Willows at Bowling Green is a senior living community that offers a wide range of care types, including independent living for older adults who want a vibrant and social life, assisted living for those needing help with daily activities, memory care services for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and skilled nursing services for those who need more medical support or rehabilitation. Residents who need short-term rehab or nursing home care can find it here in the Skilled Nursing Facility, while those who prefer to stay in their own home can use the community's home care, home health, hospice, and support and referrals services. The Willows is managed by Trilogy Senior Living and is part of the Trilogy Health Services portfolio.

    This community has a large, new, and attractive campus, with spacious rooms in its memory care area, and areas set up to keep people with memory problems safe, so loved ones can feel a little more at ease. The memory care program offers special care, with activities and spaces meant to help those with memory impairment. Staff members are known for being friendly, kind, and helpful, plus the facility has round-the-clock supervision and assistance.

    Dining is one thing many residents mention because the community's chef-prepared meals have won the Best Meals and Dining award, with a focus on taste, nutrition, and good ingredients, and residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining, a bistro, a private dining room, and even outdoor seating. Nutrition is important here, with chef-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners using fresh, local foods when possible.

    Amenities include a fitness center or gym, salon, community events, and social spots, with transportation services available. There's a calendar of daily activities, Life Enrichment programs offering wellness classes and creative workshops, the Travel Club, and unique programs like ACT BG, Leadership, and interviews with Clint Corpe. Special events happen each year along with networking opportunities and an annual awards program. Memory care residents can join activities aimed at helping those with dementia, and there are large indoor and outdoor areas, parks nearby, and a water view to enjoy.

    Suites come as studios or one-bedrooms, and there's the option for short-term stays. Each apartment has individually controlled heating and air, a kitchen or kitchenette, private showers, and maintenance and housekeeping are provided. Laundry options and linen service are available, and there may be in-unit washers and dryers. Utilities like internet and cable are included in the monthly rate where available. There's a 24-hour emergency alert system and handicap parking. The community is pet-friendly, and there's a salon on site.

    Residents have access to home care by trained aides who offer companionship and help with non-medical needs, and there's transportation available for outings or appointments. The Willows at Bowling Green has received an overall review score of 8 out of 10 from residents and families, and a community score of 6.8 on Seniorly, showing that many people feel comfortable with the services and support provided here.

    About Trilogy Senior Living

    The Willows at Bowling Green is managed by Trilogy Senior Living.

    Trilogy Health Services, founded in December 1997 by Randy Bufford and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has grown from its first four communities to operate more than 130 senior living campuses across five Midwestern states: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Now owned by American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR), Trilogy employs over 14,000 team members who provide world-class clinical support to more than 10,000 seniors. The company offers a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative services, with facilities ranging from independent living patio homes to comprehensive healthcare campuses.

    Trilogy's mission centers on exceeding customer expectations through their Service Standards, emphasizing that "the right employees make the difference" and that "a servant's heart is the key to success." The company's philosophy is rooted in the Trilogy Advantage—family values of compassion, honesty, respect, and service to others. They serve with humility, putting seniors at the forefront of everything they do. Their culture is built on the belief that employees who feel cared for will provide the best care to others, leading to innovative benefits including weekly pay, free meals, registered apprenticeship programs, paid parental leave, and support through the Trilogy Health Services Foundation for scholarships and emergency assistance.

    The company's specialized programs demonstrate their commitment to comprehensive, innovative care. Their Best Friends Approach to memory care provides residents with companions who understand their life stories while offering activities that stimulate the mind and encourage socialization. Trilogy offers state-of-the-art dialysis services using Ascent medical recliners with healing and massage options, and partners with Synchrony Health Services to deliver pharmacy and rehabilitative care directly to residents. Their unique lifestyle programs and hospitality-focused services distinguish them in the senior living industry, combining clinical excellence with compassionate, personalized attention.

    Trilogy's dedication to quality has earned significant recognition, including being named a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work. In 2023, 56 Trilogy communities received the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), with 34 communities earning the Achievement In Quality Award. These accolades reflect Trilogy's unwavering commitment to their goal of becoming the best healthcare company in the Midwest, achieved through their team approach philosophy that "Together Everyone Achieves More" and meticulous attention to the details that separate winners from the rest.

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