The Commons of Providence in Sandusky, OH is part of Providence Care Centers and sits on a continuing care retirement campus that has independent living, assisted living, memory care, and onsite skilled nursing and rehabilitation at its connected sister location. You'll find both villa homes and apartments here, so there are living options with one or two bedrooms, walk-in closets, balconies, garages, and even full kitchens with breakfast nooks for people who want to do a little cooking themselves, with underground parking and two-car garage villas for those who need them, and maintenance, yard work, and laundry services are handled for you, plus there's in-apartment laundry rooms or shared laundry if needed. The campus has indoor and outdoor spaces like a covered patio, firepit, pavilion by the pond, greenhouse, gym, craft room, library, coffee bar, and a community fireplace, and there's a chapel for Mass, Protestant prayer, and other spiritual services because faith is a big part of what Providence offers. Residents eat chef-prepared meals in the dining room or at home with options for vegetarian diets, and a beautician comes onsite for haircuts and such in the beauty salon and barbershop. There's a full list of activities including therapy dog visits, current events, exercise and social clubs, movie theater, and live entertainment, with scheduled transport for appointments and outings plus free parking for those who drive, and transportation's available for an extra fee.
For those needing care, there are several levels, from independent living up to assisted living and memory care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and if someone's health changes, there's rehab, skilled nursing, and long-term care with nurses and a doctor on call, plus access to therapy, counseling, and medication management with reminders if needed. The memory care building is separate and has a secured environment, electronic bracelets to prevent wandering, and a design built by a well-known interior firm to help keep the place comfortable and easy to navigate. The staff help with daily things like meals, bathing, grooming, transfers, diabetes monitoring, incontinence care, and medication, and they welcome people who need one- or two-person assist or even a mechanical lift, plus the team knows how to help if someone is prone to wandering or acting out. Pets like cats and dogs are allowed, but the property is non-smoking inside public and private areas. Staff stay onsite 24 hours every day, keeping an eye on everyone with a state-of-the-art security system and emergency call buttons. There are respite stays, hospice care for those who need it, and support groups for residents. Part of the mission is to provide a faith-based, safe environment for seniors at any stage, with a community focused on dignity, activities, and caring staff.
