Council Gardens

Council Gardens sits on over seven acres in Cleveland Heights and has a mid-rise building along with eight garden buildings, and the place is full of flower beds, manicured lawns, raised vegetable gardens, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, a berry garden, patios with grills, a fruit orchard, and even a Meditative Zen Garden, so there's something peaceful to look at no matter where someone's walking, and the outdoor fitness trail and well-lit walking paths mean residents can get fresh air easily. Residents can have cats and dogs, and all the apartment units-the studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms-come in both renovated and standard layouts, with full-size stoves and refrigerators in the kitchens, plus lots of storage. The apartments allow people who are 62 or older or those with mobility needs to live as independently as they like, with health care services, transportation to places like swimming pools at Mandel JCC and Cumberland Pools, and personal care assistance if that's needed, along with memory care support, medication management, and 24-hour supervision for those who need extra help. Council Gardens has both private and semi-private rooms, subsidized cable TV, high-speed internet at a discount, a tenant portal, and most utilities like heat, water, air conditioning, gas, and electricity come included with the rent, and underground heated parking can be had for a fee. The facility follows pet-friendly policies, welcomes a diverse group of residents from many professions, runs exercise programs indoors and out, and holds regular cultural activities, music concerts, movies, board games, holiday parties, and discussion groups, with an emphasis on community living and opportunities to volunteer in gardens or attend educational classes like Conversational English and Creative Writing. The grounds are wheelchair-friendly and kept secure with surveillance and controlled entry doors, and the community is family-friendly while offering both independent and assisted living services, so everyone gets the level of care that's right for them. There's also a spacious dining room with a commercial kitchen, a lending library and book exchange, game rooms, social halls, and regular transportation and parking services-including complimentary rides for errands and outings-and those who smoke can do so in public or private areas indoors, though the apartments themselves are part of a non-smoking, environmentally friendly setup. Community living means there are always plenty of ways for residents to join in, meet neighbors, and live in a comfortable, affordable setting in Cleveland Heights.