The Oakwood Assisted Living at Otterbein Pemberville sits at 20311 Pemberville Rd, Pemberville, Ohio, about thirty minutes south of Toledo, and has been part of the community since 1975. The place operates as a nonprofit under Otterbein SeniorLife and offers a full range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The Oakwood Assisted Living provides both help for daily needs-like bathing, dressing, and medication management-and private apartments where you get your own bath and control your room's temperature. They've got different floor plans, including Parkland (1 Bedroom), Timberland (Studio), and Woodland (Alcove), and some have photos if people want to see what each is like before deciding.
The building's equipped with a 24-hour call system, aides and nurses always available, and a licensed social worker to help residents and families. Housekeeping comes weekly, all utilities and cable TV are included, and there's scheduled transportation for appointments or group outings. The food service is steady with three meals a day in a family-style dining room, plus special diets for allergies and diabetes, and the place even runs special dining programs for everyone. They allow cats and dogs, which can make the place feel friendly, and the enclosed courtyard and wooded trail give people spots to walk or sit outside.
It's a church-related, nonprofit community that takes Medicaid and Medicare, so it can continue to serve a broad group of residents. Residents can use amenities like the beauty salon, library with internet, chapel for spiritual needs, and even a woodshop for hobbies. The activity director works full-time to keep schedules packed with things like fitness classes, games, crafts, and lectures, with brain-stimulating programs for those in memory care. The memory care wing has custom plans for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and there are safety features throughout to prevent wandering and help those who may get confused. There's hospice support, rehabilitation after surgery or illness, and long-term care, all designed to help people live as comfortably and safely as possible. Nurses and staff check in on folks and help with medication and transfers, and the place offers home care as well for people who need non-medical help or companionship.
Community life stays active, with worship services, social gatherings, and regular visits from local groups like veterans, church circles, or civic clubs, since Otterbein hosts meetings and neighborhood events too. Residents can pick quiet time in their suites or spend hours in common spaces like the auditorium, café, fishing pond, or even the woodshop. The facility has services for transportation, so residents can get to local events, stores, or appointments without worry. With around 303 employees and 48 certified beds, including a small nursing home section, the community keeps staff close to the residents, which helps everyone feel cared for. The Oakwood Assisted Living helps people stay as independent as possible, offering support for those who need more hands-on assistance, and the setup lets folks stay in the same place even if their needs change over time. The nonprofit funds those who need financial help with a benevolent care fund, and covers Medicaid shortfalls through donations and revenue, so more people get the care they need. The whole community was designed to provide a secure, comfortable, and engaging place for older adults, and it works to make sure each resident finds support for whatever kind of help is needed.
