Judson Park, a Judson Senior Living Community

    2181 Ambleside Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106
    4.2 · 29 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Lovely grounds, inconsistent care concerns

    I moved my mom into this beautiful Ambler Heights CCRC and I'm impressed by the grounds, apartment quality, activities (music, art, therapies) and many warm, professional staff who gave us real peace of mind and dignity in hospice. That said, service is uneven: the community is expensive, understaffed at times, meals can be hit-or-miss, the layout is maze-like, and there have been worrying incidents of neglect/hygiene lapses. Management and sales responsiveness felt inconsistent, so you must be prepared to advocate. Overall I recommend for the amenities and care when staff are attentive, but only with reservations.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • 24-hour nursing
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes care
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Physical therapy
    • Rehabilitation program
    • Respite program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Parkinson's care

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Continuing learning programs
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.17 · 29 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      1.5

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    About Judson Park, a Judson Senior Living Community

    Judson Park, a Judson Senior Living Community, offers several types of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, rehabilitation, respite and short-term care, hospice, and even at-home care through Judson's home care programs, so there's a good range of help for different needs as people age, and they do things like adult day services too if someone only needs help during the day. Residents and their spouses can get non-medical home care, including things like companionship and daily support from trained aides. Judson Park is fully accredited as a continuing care retirement community, and the healthcare center has received a 5-star rating. There's always 24-hour nursing coverage onsite, and staff help with things like medication management, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and transportation to make life easier.

    Apartments have private bathrooms and sometimes balconies, and there are several floor plans with choices like living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchenettes. Most rooms are private, and they allow both cats and dogs for those who like pets. The grounds have old trees, gardens, walking paths, a calm waterfall, and a pleasant rooftop terrace for getting outside, plus a patio with green umbrellas and a brick surface for sitting out on nice days, where you can hear the birds and look at the flowers.

    Judson Park has a fitness center and indoor heated pool, where instructors teach water exercise and strength classes, and residents can use exercise equipment including treadmills and ellipticals. There's a focus on wellness, with chef-prepared meals, diet accommodations, and restaurant-style dining, including special holiday meals in the dining room, and a residents' lounge for relaxing or joining in on activities. Memory care is set up to prevent wandering and reduce confusion with a safe, structured environment, plus a bright fitness center and a dedicated activity room filled with crafts and games, where staff keep everyone active and socially engaged.

    There's a library for reading, a beauty salon and barbershop, devotional services, and a calendar of events both onsite and in the community. Residents can join lifelong learning and cultural events thanks to a partnership with Case Western Reserve University, so there's lots of opportunity for classes and trips, and Judson Park holds art shows in the onsite gallery and encourages art in its studio spaces. There are also intergenerational programs to help connect residents to younger people, and special support for veterans and religious communities, drawing from the history and traditions of the place.

    Judson Park's community has Judson Manor, the Jordan Gardner Tower, and several different layouts to choose from, and the staff includes professionals, a board of trustees, and both Auxiliary and Evening Auxiliary volunteers who help out. They have public photo galleries, and the community's service teams have won awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star for good care and a friendly approach. Judson Park is focused on being easy to get around for people with mobility issues, and there's always staff around if you need extra help. Transportation and parking are available, and social spaces let people gather with neighbors and friends for planned activities or just to visit. Nutritious meals, social groups, educational outings, and religious services are all part of the calendar, while the available care covers everything from independent living to full nursing support and hospice, giving people the chance to stay in one place as needs change. Judson Park is located near University Circle, which brings access to local cultural institutions, music, art, and healthcare like Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. This is a place with many living options and supports, as well as green gardens and welcoming spaces, where people and their pets can feel at home.

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