South Franklin Circle, a Judson Senior Living Community, sits on 90 acres of woodlands, ponds, and trails in Chagrin Falls, so it really has a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, with quiet paths and green spaces where people can walk or relax, plus it's still close to shops and restaurants in town if someone likes to get out once in a while, and there are plenty of big windows looking out on lovely scenery, fireplaces, walk-in closets, and even patios in many of the bright, spacious units. The community uses a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) model, so there are independent living options for those who want to live on their own, assisted living with extra support, skilled nursing, memory care, palliative and hospice care, and even home care if someone needs help in their own apartment, and they keep a nurse on duty all day and night to help with emergencies.
South Franklin Circle has programs like Judson Smart Living® that try to help people stay curious and active as they age, with activities, social events, fitness classes like stretching, wellness programs, and even heated pool sessions, and if someone needs outpatient rehabilitation or help after a hospital stay, they can get it right at the community. There's a special memory care facility called Lantern of Chagrin Valley that handles assisted living, memory care, adult day, and respite care services, and all their programs use their own names and approaches. There's also on-site dining, cultural and recreational programs, and outdoor spaces set up for relaxation or exercise, and the dining rooms, lounges, and common spaces are open, easy to use, and friendly, so it feels more like a neighborhood than a big institution.
Some apartments and rooms feature walk-in closets, fireplaces, and patios, but the thing people really notice are the big open areas, quiet ponds, and the way nature seems to be everywhere, even inside. South Franklin Circle offers a full range of care-from independent living to skilled nursing to memory care-and lets people move between levels as their needs change. Services like home care, respite care, hospice care, palliative care, and rehabilitation are available, and personal care is tailored for each resident. The facility is part of Judson Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving seniors since 1906, and they focus on safe financial planning by sharing resources about things like trusts, powers of attorney, and preventing scams. South Franklin Circle has videos, photo galleries, and floor plans online so families can see what life looks like there, and their "What to Look For," "FAQ," "Services," and "Careers" sections help answer questions. The community earned a rating of 7.7 out of 10. South Franklin Circle offers many options, so whether someone needs independent living, assistance, memory care, or skilled nursing, the staff works to provide support, safety, and activities that give residents a sense of independence and belonging as they age.
