Hillside Plaza

    18220 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44112
    2.5 · 28 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Unsanitary neglectful facility took home

    I placed my mom here and was horrified - persistent urine odor, unsanitary rooms, bugs and trash, severe understaffing (sometimes two aides for ~20 residents), medication errors/late meds, poor communication about weight loss and injuries, and rude/cruel nurses (Terri, Sasha). A few staff and the dietary team were kind and the meals were good, but overall it felt unsafe and neglectful; I would not recommend and took my loved one home.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.54 · 28 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.7
    • Staff

      2.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Kind and flexible administrator
    • Professional and caring staff reported by some reviewers
    • Dedicated rehab team and quality rehab care (post-stroke example)
    • Supportive nurses appreciated by some families
    • Clean and well-kept facility noted by some reviewers
    • Positive community atmosphere for some residents
    • Good meals and knowledgeable dietary department
    • Willingness to accommodate tours without appointment

    Cons

    • Medication errors and improper med passes
    • Medications not given on time
    • Unprofessional, rude, or disrespectful nursing staff (specific names: Sasha, Terri)
    • Severe understaffing (example: two aides for ~20 residents)
    • Inadequate care leading families to remove loved ones
    • Poor communication with families (e.g., weight loss not reported)
    • Resident safety risks and injuries (e.g., blisters)
    • High staff turnover and inconsistent staff quality
    • Perceived incompetent administration and ineffective social worker
    • Focus on money over resident well-being (per reviews)
    • Unsanitary conditions reported (urine odor, bugs, trash)
    • State citation(s) mentioned
    • Cruel or neglectful behavior on some shifts (especially nights)
    • Emotional distress of residents (pain, screaming, begging for hospital)
    • COVID visitation restrictions compounding family concerns

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is highly polarized, with several reviewers reporting warm, professional interactions and good rehabilitative care while a significant number of other reviewers describe serious quality and safety concerns. Positive comments emphasize compassionate staff members, an apparently effective rehab team for certain patients (for example, post-stroke rehabilitation), a helpful and flexible administrator, pleasant meals and a knowledgeable dietary department, and instances where residents integrated well into a supportive community. These positive reports suggest that parts of the facility — certain staff, the dietary team, and rehabilitation services — can deliver satisfactory or even strong experiences for some residents.

    However, the negative comments raise multiple, recurring and potentially serious issues. A major cluster of complaints centers on medication management: reports of medication errors, improper medication passes, and medications not being given on time were explicitly mentioned and framed as a direct safety risk to residents. Understaffing is another common theme — one review cited only two aides being responsible for roughly 20 residents — and reviewers link that understaffing to inadequate personal care, delayed responses to calls for help, and situations where family members felt compelled to remove their loved ones. Several reviews also describe resident injuries (such as blisters) and prolonged periods of distress (residents in pain, screaming, begging to go to the hospital), which compounds concerns about both clinical oversight and timely response to needs.

    Staff behavior and consistency are significant pain points. Multiple reviewers describe unprofessional, rude, or disrespectful conduct from nurses (with specific names cited, e.g., Sasha and Terri), and there are repeated mentions of cruel or negligent behavior on some shifts, particularly night staff. At the same time, other reviewers describe staff as caring and professional, indicating inconsistent performance across personnel and shifts. High staff turnover and reports of an ineffective or useless social worker and allegedly incompetent administration further point to systemic management and staffing instability rather than isolated incidents.

    Facility cleanliness and environment also show conflicting reports: while some reviewers call the facility clean and well-kept, others report unsanitary conditions — urine odor, bug problems, trash — and even reference a state citation and recommendations for shutdown. This contrast suggests variability by unit, time, or shift and raises concerns about housekeeping and infection-control consistency. COVID visitation restrictions were mentioned as a complicating factor in at least one account, with families noting that visitation limits coincided with declines (e.g., unexplained weight loss) that were not communicated to family members.

    Management and communication emerge as cross-cutting themes. Positive reports highlight a kind, flexible administrator and supportive nurses who communicate and integrate residents into the community; negative reports accuse administration of focusing on finances over resident welfare, poor communication with families, and failure to address systemic problems. The net impression from the reviews is therefore mixed but leans toward caution: while there are clear examples of competent, compassionate care — particularly in the rehab and dietary areas — there are numerous, serious allegations about medication safety, staffing shortages, inconsistent staff behavior, communication failures, and cleanliness issues.

    In summary, the reviews describe a facility with pockets of good practice and some highly praised staff and services, but they also document repeated, serious concerns that affect resident safety and well-being. The most frequently cited and serious problems are medication administration failures, understaffing leading to delayed or insufficient care, inconsistent staff professionalism (including named individuals), questionable cleanliness in some reports, and weak or inconsistent management response. Families considering this facility should weigh these mixed signals carefully, and prospective decision-makers would be well advised to ask specific questions about current staffing levels, medication management protocols, recent state citations or corrective actions, and how the facility addresses communication and quality issues raised by families.

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    About Hillside Plaza

    Hillside Plaza is a care facility located in Cleveland, Ohio, serving as a supportive environment for individuals seeking short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. The facility is dedicated to offering professional healthcare services delivered by a compassionate and well-trained team. The staff at Hillside Plaza work to ensure that each resident's needs are met through personalized care plans and a focus on improving the quality of life for everyone who stays there. Attention to detail and a commitment to resident satisfaction are evident in its operations, as the facility continually seeks to create a comfortable and engaging environment.

    A recent initiative at Hillside Plaza included hosting open interviews for healthcare professionals, providing opportunities for dedicated staff to join its team. This reflects the facility’s ongoing efforts to maintain a high standard of care and to welcome new talent committed to the well-being of its residents. Hillside Plaza places a strong emphasis on teamwork and the nurturing of a supportive community among residents and staff alike.

    For prospective residents and their families, Hillside Plaza offers the convenience of a virtual tour of the facility. This allows individuals to familiarize themselves with the environment and amenities from the comfort of home, making the transition process smoother and more transparent. The care center’s goal is to ensure that all residents feel welcomed, cared for, and supported during their time at Hillside Plaza, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

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