Kirby Manor sits along the edge of West Cleveland close to Lakewood, right near the RTA bus line, grocery stores, diners, parks, the post office, and Edgewater Park within about two miles, and you'll see views of Lake Erie, downtown Cleveland, and the Gold Coast from some rooms, and the community runs eight floors with 147 one- and two-bedroom senior apartments, some with private dens or studios, each space coming with its own kitchen, washer and dryer, thermostat, and private parking provided, and units are barrier-free and handicap accessible for residents aged 55 or 62 and older, depending on programs, with apartments ranging from 600 to 650 square feet and moderate and subsidized rents starting at $850 or $925 for two-bedrooms, with a security deposit of $250 for a limited time. You get all utilities covered-so no worries about gas bills-and people living here can have pets, use storage areas, or park in the free underground attached garage, which is nice in the winter, and you can choose between fully furnished apartments or bring your own, and there's elevator access to every floor. The place went through full renovations in 2005, updating all carpets, cabinets, appliances, and paint, and it's operated by National Church Residences, which brings a family feel and works with a full-time service coordinator who helps folks connect to community services and resources so people can lead their lives more independently.
All meals get served restaurant-style in the main dining room, and you can join friends or welcome guests to eat with you, and if you want something quick there's a café snack area, and the chef is used to handling dietary needs and food allergies, so you won't go hungry. Activities fill the days with art classes, cooking, social games, writing, gardening in raised beds or the greenhouse, exercise groups, game rooms, and regular outings or scheduled trips, and there's a lounge, libraries, a computer center, a fitness room, and spots to gather inside or outside, including an outdoor gazebo and patio for relaxing or socializing, plus community gardens if you like to grow your own flowers or vegetables. There's always internet (WiFi), cable TV in every unit, laundry rooms along with in-unit washers and dryers, and if you need help, the staff and 24-hour emergency maintenance are always around, while the building stays smoke-free and secure with electronic entry and emergency alert pendants for safety, and both independent and assisted living residents receive round-the-clock support.
Kirby Manor gives seniors options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care with some skilled nursing and respite or short-stay care, plus home health aid and hospice services if needed, and there's always staff and on-site medical people for help with medication, therapy, or daily tasks. You'll find barrier-free apartments, structured wellness programs, planned exercise, and transportation shuttles for errands or doctor visits, and they aim to create an environment where folks can be active and comfortable-some apartments even have storage areas inside, and you'll find salons, a barber shop, church services or chaplaincy, a gift shop, covered parking, and reasonable accommodations available for those with special needs or who might need help staying independent a little longer. The community supports people who've been homeless, offers rent vouchers or income-based housing, runs resident portals for managing things like rent and paperwork, and keeps an active Progress Action Council for building safety and community support. Families get welcomed, overnight guest suites are ready for visitors, and the whole place keeps a quiet, safe, affordable home feel while giving plenty of chances to be around others, join some activities, or just enjoy the view.
