Mercy Franciscan Terrace sits at 100 Compton Rd in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has room for up to 124 residents, with about 100 people living there right now, offering a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so there's help for folks with different needs, with separate places for men and women, no smoking inside anywhere, and pets allowed. They've got nurses on staff all the time and a doctor who's on call, with specific programs for Medicare and Medicaid, and they give plenty of support like helping with daily tasks, managing medicines, and making sure people have three meals a day that can be tailored for special diets, including choices like kosher and vegetarian, and they've got homemade dishes that a chef and a meal planner come up with, focusing on nutrition. There's help available if someone needs a hand bathing, getting dressed, or handling hygiene, and the showers are wheelchair-friendly, with both private and shared rooms available, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private setups.
The building's got sprinklers everywhere for safety and the nursing area is kept free of hazards, with staff trained to meet health standards and watch over things like pressure sores and keeping bladder catheter use very low, and they have 100% vaccination rates for flu and pneumonia among residents. Residents who need help get care with eating and grooming, and the place can take care of folks who need a live-in caregiver or are moving out of a hospital or rehab program. There's a focus on keeping people independent as long as possible, but if more care is needed, they can get memory care for dementia, hospice, or respite care to give family caregivers a break. There's also help with moving people safely using mechanical lifts, and they monitor blood sugar for those with diabetes.
The community offers devotional services, activities both at the building and out in the town, and both indoor and outdoor spaces for residents to gather or just relax, with a yard, gardens, and plenty of areas to sit and visit. Amenities include movie nights, fitness groups, music, crafts, book rooms, a beautician, a barber, a Jacuzzi, sauna, community nights, and game rooms, and people can expect transportation for doctor appointments, errands, and faith-based services, plus parking if needed and easy access to the busline. The recreational side covers music therapy, animal therapy, and outdoor trips, along with resident and family councils who help shape the community. There's always someone around to help in an emergency, and residents have access to dentists, podiatrists, and pharmacy services as needed.
Mercy Franciscan Terrace's set up so folks can stay as their needs change, which some call "aging in place," and they try to keep people healthy and comfortable, but like many places, they're not perfect, as inspections have noted things like health, environmental, and administrative deficiencies, though the home's not listed as a Special Focus Facility. The place is non-profit and owned by a larger corporation with multiple similar homes. Pricing depends on what someone's looking for, starting around $2,070 for a one-bedroom, and paying is possible with private insurance, social security, veteran's benefits, and private pay. Staff have a reputation for being cheerful and kind, and the place is known for strong programs that keep people active and help them stay social, with honors for engaging residents both physically and emotionally. There's a real effort to preserve comfort, dignity, and independence, and the staff try to make Mercy Franciscan Terrace a welcoming, helpful place for older adults who want care, support, and a genuine community as they age.
