Wesleyan Village

    807 W Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Beautiful campus with top-notch care

    I toured and moved my mom here and have been very pleased. The campus is beautiful and spotless, staff are consistently kind, professional and responsive, and nursing and therapy care feel top-notch. With plentiful amenities (multiple dining rooms and good meals, library, salon, activities, on-site clinic and skilled nursing) and a smooth, welcoming move-in, it's a community I gladly recommend.

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    Jul 2026

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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

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

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • 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

    3.60·(97)

    Overall rating

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

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • friendly and professional staff
    • responsive maintenance services
    • engaging, varied activities program
    • multiple dining venues and menu options
    • on-site medical and rehabilitation services
    • wide range of on-campus amenities
    • clean and well-kept public areas
    • continuum of care (independent to skilled nursing)
    • welcoming move-in and marketing support
    • regular transportation and local outings
    • spiritual services and on-site chapel
    • visitor/guest apartment availability

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover
    • slow call-light and response times
    • medication-administration and coordination gaps
    • variable dining quality and meal-temperature issues
    • delayed maintenance and repair follow-through
    • inconsistent management communication and follow-up
    • billing, refund, and financial-administration problems
    • uneven quality across pay levels and care units
    • limited private-room sizes in some units
    • sanitation and infection-control concerns in care areas
    • restrictions and limited flexibility in memory-care operations
    • allegations of serious misconduct and safeguarding failures

    Summary of reviews

    Wesleyan Village presents a large, full-service campus with a broad continuum of housing and clinical services — independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing — and many on-site amenities (salon, library, pool, bank, gift shop, courtyard, woodworking and arts rooms). Reviewers commonly praise the campus environment, the range of activities (music, crafts, Brain Games, water exercise, outings), and the availability of on-site therapies and medical clinics. Sales and marketing staff are frequently described as welcoming and helpful, and many families note a smooth, supportive move-in experience and visible community-building efforts such as birthday celebrations and resident-made stores.

    Care and staffing impressions are mixed. Numerous accounts commend direct-care staff and nurses as kind, attentive and engaged, and families report high-quality rehabilitation and therapy services in many cases. At the same time, persistent comments point to operational weaknesses: inconsistent staffing levels, frequent turnover, long call-light response times, and lapses in medication timing and coordination. These patterns appear to affect the predictability of daily care (medication delivery, wound care schedules, routine checks) and create variability in resident experiences across different units and shifts.

    Dining and housekeeping elicit both strong praise and notable criticism. Positive notes highlight multiple dining venues, salad and fresh-fruit bars, an appealing Sunday brunch and accommodating dining staff. Conversely, other reports describe declines in meal quality after personnel changes, cold or dry meals on healthcare floors, and inconsistent substitutions. Maintenance and facilities management receive similar mixed feedback: many public spaces and apartments are described as clean and well kept, but some reviewers cite delayed repairs, worn areas in older sections, and limited room size for certain unit types.

    Management, administration and business practices are another recurring theme with divergent perspectives. Several administrators and staff are singled out as responsive and helpful, yet there are also frequent reports of poor communication, delayed voicemail and phone responses, billing and refund processing problems, and perceived lack of follow-through. A subset of reviews raises very serious concerns about safeguarding and end-of-life handling; these are described in strong terms and include allegations that warrant careful vetting by prospective families and regulatory follow-up where appropriate.

    Overall pattern: many residents and families report positive relationships with caregiving staff, rich programming, and a robust campus lifestyle that justifies the premium pricing for some. However, the facility shows operational variability — particularly around staffing consistency, medication and clinical coordination, dining continuity, maintenance responsiveness, and administrative transparency — which produces a polarized set of experiences. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong amenity set and active community against these operational risks, ask targeted questions about staffing ratios and clinical oversight, verify financial and refund policies, and pursue detailed, up-to-date information about any serious allegations or investigations before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Wesleyan Village is located at 807 W Ave, Elyria, OH, 44035.

    About Wesleyan Village

    Wesleyan Village sits on a big campus in Elyria with 17 acres at Village and 36 acres at Meadows, and it has walking paths, ponds, and gardens where residents go out for fresh air. The community serves seniors from Lorain County and nearby towns, with options for different needs-there are independent living patio homes and senior apartments for adults 55 and older, assisted living apartments with help for things like bathing and getting dressed, and a dedicated memory care area called Beacon House for residents who have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, with staff trained to support them in safe surroundings. The nursing homes provide both short- and long-term stays, with 24-hour nursing care for people with greater health needs, and there are also residential homes for those who want a smaller, live-in setting with caregivers helping every day.

    People often talk about the friendly staff, who offer kindness and help, so the culture stays welcoming whether someone's visiting or moving in. Nutrition gets attention-chefs and meal planners prepare balanced meals served in dining rooms or a café, and there's a focus on eating together because that helps people stay social and active. Amenities cover a lot, from indoor and outdoor common spaces, a fitness center, swimming pool, library, woodshop, arts and crafts rooms, billiards and game rooms, to a bistro and hair salon, and most apartments include in-suite washer and dryer for added comfort. Housekeeping and all maintenance are covered, with round-the-clock security, emergency call systems, transportation for outings or medical visits, resident parking, postal services, and even on-site banking, so daily life stays convenient. The community also welcomes pets, which many residents enjoy.

    Wesleyan Village and Wesleyan Meadows encourage whole-person wellness. Regular activities include exercise classes, swimming and whirlpool, excursions to Cleveland museums or games, woodworking, music appreciation, Coffee Klatch socials, arts and crafts, and sports parties. The campus has an enclosed courtyard, landscaped walking paths, and spaces to relax or garden. People engage in educational and spiritual programs, with a chapel, spaces for devotion, and spiritual counseling. Families get involved, sometimes joining cooking groups, reading circles, or simply reminiscing. The complex also uses the Masterpiece Living® approach to help people grow socially, physically, mentally, and with purpose.

    Care gets planned as a team. Gerontologists, doctors, nurses, and case managers work together, making personal plans for each resident. Support covers daily needs like help with medication, bathing, dressing, and meals, and there's access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site. The community cares for those with specialized health concerns like asthma and offers spiritual support, too. Memory care features a secured setting, individualized care, engaging therapies, and ways to prevent confusion or wandering.

    The idea is to give seniors choices so they can keep their independence or get more support when needed. There are also VA's Aid and Attendance Pension benefits for veterans, a focus on safety and comfort with wheelchair accessible showers, private or shared rooms, and security features. Residents use social media and digital platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram if they want. There are spiritual life programs, ongoing education, events, holiday celebrations, and plenty of ways to stay connected and active. Wesleyan Village and Wesleyan Meadows work together under one system as a Life Plan Community, offering maintenance-free living, personal care, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing all in one location, which helps residents age in place while choosing what fits their needs best.

    People often ask...

    Wesleyan Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Wesleyan Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 807 W Ave, Elyria, OH 44035.

    No, Wesleyan Village 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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