Concordia at Sumner sits at 970 Sumner Parkway in Copley, Ohio, and is one of those places where folks have a lot of choices when it comes to how they want to live and what they want to do each day, because you see, there are independent living cottages, retirement apartments with one or two bedrooms that have luxury baths, washers, dryers, and an emergency response system, and then there are personal suites-the biggest in the region-that come off private hallways and have a separate seating area, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom, which makes things easy for folks who want their own space but like the idea of neighbors nearby, and for care they offer independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementia, long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and adult day services, so people with all sorts of needs can usually find something that fits, and there's a strong sense of community between residents and the staff which creates this friendly, home-like feeling.
The community offers plenty of ways to stay busy or relaxed if that's what folks want, because there's a big focus on health and wellness with a fitness center, a wellness clinic, and an indoor pool and whirlpool spa with natural light and easy access, and there are also structured activities-these include Bible study and church services in a pretty chapel with stained glass, kitchen and dining rooms where residents get high-quality, nutritious food thanks to full catering services, a terrace room restaurant, and a well-stocked deli, plus formal and casual dining options with thoughtful seating and sunlit rooms so you can sit with friends or family, and it helps that chefs and meal planners prepare all the meals, and there's weekly housekeeping and help with maintenance so living there doesn't come with a long list of chores.
For day-to-day needs and extra comfort, residents have a beauty salon, barber service, a computer center with internet and printer access, a handy in-house TV station for announcements or entertainment, and a library with shelves full of books and soft leather chairs, not to mention plenty of areas like a garden courtyard, walking paths, sunlit sitting spaces, and a parlor for enjoying some downtime, and there are indoor common areas for socializing and daily scheduled activities, both community-sponsored and ones run by residents themselves, plus the place offers transportation and parking with staff able to arrange rides for appointments or events, which many find helpful.
Health support is available a round-the-clock with a 24-hour call system and staff on hand for bathing, dressing, medication management, and other personal care, all matched to what each person needs, including diabetic care, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory services, and there's close coordination with healthcare providers, especially for those who need more care or are rehabilitating, plus families can schedule private or virtual tours, or just ask questions to get details about rates and available services, and staff can help with transition paperwork which often takes a load off folks and their families.
Events, educational programs, and opportunities for socialization are part of the daily life here, with a big variety of cultural, social, and devotional activities, plus outings offsite, all to help residents stay active and make friends, because the community believes that each person can contribute, and that kind of approach-focusing on what people can do, offering just the help they need, and providing a safe, clean, well-kept space-seems to bring folks together, making it a reliable place for seniors who care about health, good meals, bright spaces, and maybe a little company.
