A Place to Call Home Elderly Care

    Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Small caring home, excellent alternative

    I placed my loved one here and I'm very satisfied. The small, private home feels family-like - the owner is present and caring, staff are patient and personable, the house is clean and homey, meals and schedules are flexible, and it's an affordable, excellent alternative to a large nursing home; I happily recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    4.67·(12)

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Family-like atmosphere
    • Small-scale residential setting (maximum six residents)
    • Personalized, attentive caregiving
    • Owner-present, accessible management
    • Flexible meal options and scheduling
    • Clean, home-like interior
    • Engaging social and holiday activities
    • Affordable private assisted-living alternative
    • Compassionate and patient caregivers

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism
    • Billing and financial transparency issues
    • Privacy and HIPAA-compliance gaps
    • Inconsistent dementia-care protocols
    • Variability in clinical care quality and outcomes
    • Communication gaps with families about clinical status
    • Value-for-cost inconsistencies

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray a strongly polarized experience at this small private assisted-living home. Many families emphasize the facility's intimate, home-like scale (maximum six residents), frequent owner presence, and warm, family-style caregiving. Positive comments highlight personalized attention, compassionate and patient caregivers, flexible meal schedules, engaging holiday and social activities, and generally well-maintained, clean living spaces. For people seeking an alternative to a larger nursing home, the facility's small size and owner-led model are repeatedly offered as attractive features.

    At the same time, several reviewers raised substantive operational concerns that point to variability in how care is delivered. These include inconsistent staff professionalism and variability in clinical care quality and outcomes. Specific critiques suggest gaps in dementia-care practices and uneven clinical oversight, which some families felt contributed to adverse changes in health status. There are also communication gaps with families regarding clinical changes and end-of-life coordination; some reviewers described dissatisfaction with how sensitive information and care decisions were handled.

    Financial and administrative practices are another recurring theme. Multiple reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with billing transparency, overcharging, and difficulties obtaining reimbursements. Separate comments raise concerns about privacy practices and potential HIPAA-compliance gaps. Together these items suggest the need for clearer contractual terms, billing procedures, and documented privacy safeguards.

    Where the facility excels is in the small, personal model: owner involvement, individualized attention, flexible meal service, social events, and a residential, well-kept environment. Where it shows risk is in inconsistent clinical practices (particularly around dementia care), variable staff conduct, administrative transparency, and family communication. Prospective residents and families who value a homelike, small setting and close owner contact may find this facility a good fit, but those with complex clinical needs or who require strict administrative safeguards should seek detailed, written clarifications about dementia-care protocols, staffing qualifications and continuity, billing practices, and privacy policies before making a placement decision.

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    Location

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    A Place to Call Home Elderly Care is located at Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH, 44149.

    About A Place to Call Home Elderly Care

    A Place to Call Home Elderly Care sits on Pearl Rd in Strongsville, Ohio, offering seniors different ways to live comfortably and safely. Residents choose from independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, depending on their needs. The staff helps with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and medication, and caregivers stay awake at night for extra safety, which families appreciate, especially if someone has moderate dementia or special medical needs, like wound care or help with oxygen or diabetic diets. The building has plenty of safety and handicap features, a wheelchair ramp, a sprinkler system, and maintenance services, so things work smoothly and everyone can get around with less trouble. There's housekeeping and regular laundry, furnished rooms you can decorate, plus kitchens or kitchenettes if you like to cook, cable TV, and washers and dryers available. The community welcomes pets, though this depends on the rules, and the grounds have lots of parks, trails, and outdoor areas so folks and their pets can stay active.

    You'll find many ways to spend your day with activity rooms, a library, a game room, fitness center, a pool, internet access, and an on-site barber and beauty shop-sometimes you just need a haircut or want to feel your best. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals made with local foods in the dining room, choose from set menus or order meals, and use in-room dining if that suits them better, which helps for different diet needs, including diabetic management. Housekeeping and meal services take a load off, and there's even transportation when you need to get around Strongsville or to nearby services like dental or podiatry care. Staff include nurses and personal care assistants, so folks get help with more complex needs when required.

    The community plans outings based on residents' preferences, and there are social events, family dinners, educational programs, arts and crafts, and many chances for socializing, which keeps life lively. Seniors can join clubs, walk on trails, go for recreational activities, or use the business center if they've got things to do. Staff are known for being caring, responsive, and positive, and many families say communication here's good, especially about activities and day-to-day life, which eases worries. Seniors who use walkers or wheelchairs get transfer help or standby supervision, so most folks are able to take part in activities, go outdoors, or join special events. Residents use long-term care insurance or Medicare/Medicaid waivers to help with costs; many families say it's more affordable than some other places and value the engagement and support.

    Licensing gets checked twice a year, so families know the facility's staying up to code. With religious services and both social and health programs, many different needs get met. Community culture emphasizes friendliness, helpfulness, and respect, so residents and their families often feel supported and appreciated. A Place to Call Home Elderly Care tries to give seniors a comfortable, secure place to live where there's always something to do and someone ready to help.

    People often ask...

    A Place to Call Home Elderly Care offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149.

    No, A Place to Call Home Elderly Care 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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