Parkcliffe at Toledo is a long-term care community in Toledo, Ohio, focusing on Alzheimer's care and memory support for seniors with dementia or related conditions, and the place has a 4.2 rating from 5 reviews, so families seem to feel pretty good about it overall, though it's always smart to look for yourself. The facility features a crafted environment, purpose-built for memory care, including a dedicated building called Parkcliffe Alzheimer's Community and neighborhoods with names like Parkcliffe Community at Toledo and Parkcliffe Community at Northwood, which each have a cozy and home-like setting with houses, private bedroom suites, yards, gardens, and common areas filled with personal keepsakes. Residents have access to studio apartments with in-house laundry and dry cleaning, showers that are easy to get into with a wheelchair, and common spaces for socializing or relaxing both indoors and outside, and they allow some pets for companionship.
Care is tailored to the unique needs of those with memory loss, with specially trained staff available 24/7, a medical director who's an MD, nurses on staff, nurse practitioners, and an on-call doctor. The facility is secure, using technology like bracelet alarms to keep wandering residents safe, and staff are skilled at handling behaviors such as aggression, exit-seeking, and even difficult or bizarre actions, providing supervision, reminders, and medication management. There's help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, incontinence needs, and diabetes management, and residents' care plans adjust as their needs change from light to heavy care, from assisted living to advanced memory care, and even hospice if necessary.
Meals here come with plenty of options, including gluten-free, low sodium, vegetarian, kosher, and vegan, all served in community dining or by room service, and the place has won awards for its nutritious meals. Residents can join in musical groups, participate in cooking clubs, gardening, yoga, stretching, game nights, karaoke, art classes, and enjoy structured activities and entertainment, some of which are tailored to their past interests and life stories to help spark memories. There's free Wi-Fi, rooms with cable, guest parking, and regular complimentary rides for appointments or outings, plus support services for veterans, financial planning, and cost assistance such as VA benefits help.
Pets are allowed, except inside public and private indoor spaces where smoking isn't permitted, but you can smoke outside. The grounds include outdoor patios and gardens, and there's a gardening group for those who like to get their hands in the dirt. Clinical support includes podiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and there's always someone to handle medication and daily needs. Activities aim to keep residents thinking, moving, and connected, and families stay in the loop with strong communication. The community has a warm, neighborly feel with residents and staff getting to know each other well, and families appreciate the familiar, supportive environment that's licensed, reviewed, and recognized as a Best of Senior Living by A Place for Mom. The facility accepts check and credit card payments, uses an all-inclusive pricing structure, and does ask for an entry fee. Parkcliffe at Toledo supports a range of needs, helping people remain as independent as possible, enjoying both the safety and comfort of a familiar setting, and keeping close ties to their life history and family connections.
