Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community sits on a big 120-acre campus in Cridersville, Ohio, with peaceful countryside views, plenty of green space, and paved walking paths all around. The community gets a 4.1 rating from 45 reviews and holds awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities, so folks seem happy with life there on the whole. People can choose from different living options including one- or two-bedroom patio homes, bigger ranch homes, apartments, assisted living suites, and nursing care apartments, which means some move in as active adults and then get more help as needed with getting older or health changes. Living at Otterbein Cridersville means having access to skilled nursing, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, respite care, and inpatient therapy like physical or speech therapy, and there are licensed nurses and State Tested Nurse Aides (STNAs) around all day and night, with doctors available when needed, and always someone on staff to help if a resident calls for help using the security call systems in their rooms.
There's a special Life Enrichment Center that's got activity areas, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and spaces for yoga, craft rooms, and chaplain services, so people can swim, exercise, do art, or take part in wellness programs like screenings or stretching. The living spaces are designed for comfort and safety, with private or shared suites, wheelchair accessible showers, and patios or porches to sit outside. Folks who need assistance get help with bathing, dressing, moving around, medications, bathroom reminders, diabetes management, and transfers, even with mechanical lifts if they need them. Plus, the memory care building is locked and uses a bracelet alert to keep everyone inside safe, so staff can keep an eye on anyone at risk of wandering. The community also cares for residents with incontinence and accepts those who might act out or have challenging behaviors.
People living here have chances to join group outings, take shuttle buses or receive complimentary rides for appointments or social trips, and join a long list of onsite or offsite activities like Tai Chi, karaoke, Wii bowling, trivia, trips, games, gardening, or community volunteering. The place has lively social options with movie nights, book clubs, coffee mornings, parties, lectures, and intergenerational programs. Chaplaincy services and worship are available, along with opportunities for personal and spiritual support. Residents can also care for and keep pets, which includes support with pet care, and there are pet-focused programs for animal lovers. For meals, there's restaurant-style dining, anytime dining, private rooms for families to eat together, and menus that fit special diets such as gluten-free or low-sodium.
Everyone has a chance to live as independently as possible, and Otterbein Cridersville supports people wanting to age in place, meaning they get more services if their needs change instead of having to move away. The grounds are full of outdoor spots to sit, fish, picnic, or walk by ponds and woods, and inside, people can visit the library, use computers, play billiards, or join art classes. Safety comes from having a secured property, wheelchair access, no indoor smoking, and caring staff who aim for person-centered care. The campus is friendly for both men and women of qualifying age, with all sorts of living and care types to fit changing needs, supported by a nonprofit mission. Meals are fresh and nutritious, and the community is Medicare and Medicaid certified. With plenty of ways to stay busy or relax with friends, Otterbein Cridersville has tried to offer both activity and comfort for older adults and those with memory support needs.
