Merit House Senior Community sits right on Lewis Avenue in Toledo, OH, between Laskey Road and Sylvania Avenue, and this place has been family-owned and operated by John Stone, offering a mix of senior living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care, including both short-term rehab and long-term care for folks needing different amounts of help as they age. The facility's known for its friendly staff, with reviews mentioning caregivers and team members who seem joyful, patient, and happy to lend a hand, and everything runs under the watchful eyes of long-term care professionals who handle everything from everyday support to medical needs around the clock. Every room's got simple comforts-kitchens or kitchenettes in select spaces, washers and dryers, cable TV, telephone connections, and housekeeping, plus furnishings to make it feel like home, and people can pick among private suites, studios, two-bedroom units, or semi-private rooms.
Merit House serves up fresh, nutritious food in a communal dining room, with meals and snacks planned for folks who need allergy or diabetes diets, and the kitchen staff keeps it running restaurant-style through the day so people can dine when they choose-there's support with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and walking, as well as laundry and dry cleaning, so families usually don't have to worry about those chores when they visit. Community activities fill the week, including crafts, social and wellness programs, games, and education talks-there's a fitness center to keep moving, a garden for fresh air, walking paths outside, a library, an arts room, and regular outings so people get out and about, whether that's a simple trip or something planned around a holiday or event. Rooms and common areas offer WiFi, cable TV, and a sprinkler system, and the community's got a 24-hour emergency alert system to help keep everyone safe, and all of the places throughout Merit House are built with ramps and other handicap features.
Medical care stays front and center, and the onsite nursing staff gives out medication, helps with wound care, handles podiatry and therapy, and brings in services like dental, audiology, dietician consults, and even a beautician for haircuts or barber visits, all within reach inside the building, so people don't usually need to leave for routine care. Special care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia happens in a secure, purpose-built section with supervision and staff trained for memory support, and Merit House also has programs and forums where caregivers can find information or connect with others for help. Transportation services can take residents to appointments or group outings, and people needing respite care can stay for short-term recovery or to give families a break. Merit House accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, and private insurance plans, and offers both an assisted living waiver program and traditional options, which seems to make it a practical choice if folks are looking for a community that welcomes a range of payment types and offers flexibility as care needs change. Residents say it's a pleasant, welcoming place, and the community's been recognized with awards for service and friendliness, making it a steady option if families want a safe, helpful setting and steady routines for their loved ones.
