Pricing ranges from
    $4,341 – 5,209/month
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Homey assisted living, excellent nursing

    I love Judson Palmer - a beautiful, homey assisted living with a family-like atmosphere, wonderful residents, and lots of activities (crafts, library). Nursing is excellent: 24/7 nurses and state-tested nursing assistants, and they're expanding with a new single-floor wing, bigger rooms and private baths (satisfaction #17 in Ohio). The application process could use more help, but overall I'd recommend it.

    Pricing

    $4,341+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,209+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.20 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • High-quality nursing care
    • 24/7 nursing staff
    • State-tested nursing assistants
    • Homey, family-like atmosphere
    • Comfortable, beautiful facility
    • Active activities program (crafts, library)
    • Positive resident community (wonderful residents, big family)
    • Positive employee experience (enjoyable to work there)
    • Expansion plans and investment in facilities
    • Planned larger rooms and private bathrooms
    • New wing development
    • Single-floor layout
    • High satisfaction ranking (17th in Ohio)
    • Frequently recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Application assistance can be inadequate
    • Some reviewers described experience as only 'just ok'

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews for Judson Palmer Home is strongly positive, with recurring praise for clinical care, atmosphere, and ongoing facility improvements. Multiple reviewers emphasize high-quality nursing care supported by 24/7 nursing staff and state-tested nursing assistants, signaling reliable clinical oversight and consistent caregiver availability. The presence of trained nursing assistants and around-the-clock nurses is a clear strength that reviewers cite as central to their confidence in care delivery.

    The social environment and culture receive notable commendation. Reviewers consistently describe the setting as homey, comfortable, and family-like — terms such as "big family" and "wonderful residents" appear in multiple summaries. This indicates a strong sense of community among residents and staff, which contributes to resident satisfaction and may be reflected in the facility’s relatively high satisfaction ranking (noted as #17 in Ohio). Some reviews also state they would recommend Judson Palmer, reinforcing a pattern of endorsement from families, residents, or employees.

    Facilities and future-oriented improvements are another prominent theme. Reviewers mention that the home is beautiful and highlight plans for expansion, including a new wing, bigger rooms, and private bathrooms. The single-floor layout is cited as a convenience and accessibility advantage. These details suggest active investment in physical plant upgrades and a commitment to improving living conditions and privacy for residents.

    Activity programming and the daily living environment are positively described. The presence of regular activities—such as crafts and library offerings—contributes to an engaged atmosphere and was specifically called out as a positive element. Additionally, at least one reviewer noted it is enjoyable to work there, which implies good staff morale and a workplace culture that may translate into better resident interactions.

    On the negative side, concerns are limited but noteworthy. One recurring practical issue is difficulty with administrative assistance during admissions: reviewers indicate that applicants sometimes need help filling out the application and that such help may not be consistently provided. This suggests an area where management could improve intake procedures and family support during transition periods. A small number of comments describe the experience as only "just ok," indicating isolated or minor dissatisfaction that doesn’t appear systemic given the overwhelmingly positive tone, but it does point to variability in individual experiences.

    In summary, the reviews paint Judson Palmer Home as a well-regarded assisted living/nursing environment with strong clinical staffing, a warm and familial atmosphere, active programming, and visible investments in facility improvements. The facility’s satisfaction ranking and multiple recommendations reinforce legitimacy of those strengths. The primary areas for improvement are administrative support during admissions and addressing isolated cases of middling satisfaction; these are actionable and relatively narrow compared with the broader, consistent praise for care quality and community life.

    Location

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    About Judson Palmer Home

    Judson Palmer Home has cared for women 55 and older from Hancock County since 1950, giving a safe place to live for those in financial need, and the home runs as a non-profit, funded by a private trust set up by Judson and Katharine Palmer, so there aren't any monthly fees. The home sits in a quiet area with walking paths, flower gardens, patios, a gazebo, and plenty of space for residents to enjoy the outdoors, maybe have a cup of coffee at the coffee bar, or relax in a cozy lounge with a working fireplace. Each resident gets a private room with an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in shower, plus a nurse-call and emergency alert system in every room so staff can respond quickly if someone needs help.

    There's a community dining room for home-cooked, scheduled meals, and the menu includes special diets for residents with allergies or diabetes, and meals get planned by chefs and meal planners who know about nutrition. People at Judson Palmer Home see a lot of friendly faces-nurses, STNAs, and MACs work around the clock, giving 24-hour supervision and helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, and incontinence care if needed, plus there's memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and other health services like physical, occupational, or speech therapy, hospice, and health coordination if someone needs to see doctors or specialists.

    Life here moves at an easy pace, but there's always something to do, with an activity program, daily housekeeping and laundry, cable TV and internet in common rooms, and both offsite and onsite activities-movie nights, lively parties, walks in the garden, spiritual devotionals, and a new activity room where people can come together. Residents get their hair done at the beauty shop or barber, and there's move-in help, transportation and parking, plus an emergency alert system for safety. Judson Palmer Home keeps a friendly culture where staff treat everyone with kindness and joy, and the home's board of trustees works to make sure women who are of sound mind and reasonably good health keep their independence as much as possible, with care that meets their needs for as long as they stay. The Seniorly community score gives it a rating of 3.8, reflecting solid support and satisfaction among residents.

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