Shurmer Place Memory Care and Assisted Living

Shurmer Place Memory Care and Assisted Living sits at 18545 Shurmer Rd. in Strongsville, Ohio, inside a not-for-profit Life Plan Community that's known for its focus on person-centered care using the Planetree Model, so residents feel like they belong and staff treat everyone with respect and warmth, and when you walk through the community, you'll notice there's lots of natural light, open spaces, and a color scheme picked to help people with memory challenges feel calm and safe, and they try to keep things feeling like home with clusters of six apartments opening up to common areas, where you see cozy fireplaces, central kitchens for meal activities, and large windows letting in sunlight. There are 38 private suites available, and each one comes as either a one- or two-bedroom option, with living rooms, dinettes, four seasons rooms, and roll-in showers to make sure they're easy to use even if mobility's tough, and it's all laid out across two stories so getting around can feel manageable. Daily life brings plenty to do-there's regular arts and crafts, music, resident-led activities, and visiting entertainment, plus walking paths and outings outside, and they plan activities for folks with memory loss using a thoughtful approach, making everyday things like meal prep part of the routine to build confidence and engagement. The facility offers memory care with specialized programming for Alzheimer's and dementia, and they have dementia waivers so they can serve a range of needs with 24-hour support and supervision, medicine help, diabetic care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, and coordination with doctors. Meals are available any time of day, with restaurant-style dining and options for various diets, including choices for allergies and diabetes, and guests can join for meals now and then, too. Every suite has accessible bathrooms, cable TV, a kitchenette, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and phone access, and staff provide laundry, housekeeping, concierge services, move-in help, and family support. Community rooms let residents gather for movies, games, reading, or simply watching the seasons change in the South Courtyard or the four seasons rooms, and you'll find a theater, gardens, music and arts rooms, a fitness room, and a library, so there's space to relax or join in group happenings when you want. All care is supervised by trained staff, and there are emergency alert systems, transportation for appointments, medication checks, and a clear focus on safety through secure environments meant for those with cognitive issues. Shurmer Place is licensed for 76 residents, serves those needing both assisted living and memory care, and works under the not-for-profit Altenheim Foundation, with a commitment to treating others like family and making the place comfortable, so folks have as much say in daily life as possible while staying safe, and while the place doesn't rate as perfect, it does make every effort to keep residents feeling safe, able to do things for themselves, and part of a community that values their well-being.