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Breakwater at The Normandy

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22701 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

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Staff, residents, programs and food are all top notch. Ideal location. Exceeded our expectations There is not much need to spend a lot of time in one's apartment. The smaller units are the best bargain. And it's plenty of space. My brother and I visited 4 properties before making a decis

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Breakwater at The Normandy

Class up your retirement with exciting and easy living near the beach at the Normandy’s Breakwater community, an assisted living and memory care community in the beautiful state of Ohio. We have a prime location for adventurous Ohioans, with Lake Erie only two blocks down the road, plus the popular vacation destination Put-In-Bay less than two hours away by car. We know how to create a lively atmosphere here, and we like to think of ourselves as a place where you can “live the good life” again and again. Built in 1969 and renovated to modern standards in 2016, our 30-acre community campus is complete with forested greenbelts, ponds, and pristine walking paths. We’ve kept the integrity of classic American Craftsman d

The Breakwater Apartments is a lively community on the campus of The Normandy Senior Living Campus. The Normandy campus has been an established, family-owned care community since 1967. The Breakwater Apartments were added in 2016 to reflect the independent and active atmosphere its residents requested.

The Breakwater Apartments are located in a Northeast Ohio suburb, just south of the Lake Erie shore. From its elegant modern decor to its amenities and events, the Breakwater is an ideal community to age...

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22701 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

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Pet friendly

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Amenities
at Breakwater at The Normandy

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Covered Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Meeting Room
  • Main Street Shops
  • Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Ballroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • Ukrainian
  • Armenian
  • Romanian
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Russian
  • Arabic

Activities

  • Book Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Men's Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Art Classes
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Current Events Club
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Wii Bowling
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities Off-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Wine Tasting
  • Catholic Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Dances
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Trivia Games
  • Other Religious Services

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8.5Review score21 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Breakwater at The Normandy with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Breakwater at The Normandy has 21 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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4.3
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Value for Cost
4.2
A Place for Mom has scored Breakwater at The Normandy with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Breakwater at The Normandy has 21 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 25, 2024
1.0
Verified Review
Very poor experience & definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND!
I was only at Breakwater for 4 months, they basically evicted me cause I had to much stuff in my apartment & the cleaning lady could not clean! Even though it took them 4 months to set up the cleaning person, the only room still with boxes was the so called living/dining room since I was waiting on my son to put together the storage units. The place was really not for me they regulated when you were to get up & press a button daily, you got charged for drinks without notice with the meals that were delivered lukewarm or cold. It was no community nor welcoming place. I'm not real happy about losing [fee removed] dollars either! You need to be able to open the door to the garbage shoot (which if you have no strength in your hands is extremely difficult) even though that was the cleaning lady's job that she didn't do! Fix issues that arise such as black mold on the ceiling of my apartment which with COPD isn't great! Fix the lock on the door so the key works to open it! Being basically harassed the first week by so called greeters when you're trying to set things up & unpack. The carpets in the halls weren't exactly clean either!
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
1
Care Services
1
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 10, 2024
1.0
Verified Review
Do not recommend.
My sister has been at Normandy for 16 months or so. If I could give them a minus 0 in all those categories, I would. They treat the residents horrible. Terrible people run that place. I would not place my worst enemy in there. There should be a full investigation on what exactly goes on there
Cleanliness
1
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1
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1
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1
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
Amy P - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 7, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Exceeded expectations
Staff, residents, programs and food are all top notch. Ideal location. Exceeded our expectations There is not much need to spend a lot of time in one's apartment. The smaller units are the best bargain. And it's plenty of space. My brother and I visited 4 properties before making a decision. The Normandy was the top pick for both of us. We've been blown away. My dad absolutely loves it there.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 4, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
My Experience
Management team is engaged, very visible and available to residents, goes out of their way to solicit/respond to feedback and concerns. Activities and "extras" are outstanding. Residents are lovely, smart people with interesting backgrounds and experience. It is a wonderful place for an active retirement that promotes a healthy mind and body.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Stephanie C - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 13, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Surpassed all expectations
We could not be more pleased! The experience so far has been amazing. The staff is friendly, professional and attentive. The food is outstanding. Every attention to detail. The cleanliness and sanitation is very well maintained. All the activities are thought out. My mom is loving it there and we feel extremely comfortable with her being there. Knowing she is well taken care of!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Brandy O - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 5, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
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My grandfather appreciates the entire staff, quality of food, affordability, and how well maintained the property it is. We picked this place because of the walking path in the forest, beautiful grounds, and our experience with [name removed] in the leasing office.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 18, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Breakwater at The Normandy
I picked this community because of what they offer, and all that they included for a decent price.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 3, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Life is good at the Normandy/Breakwater Independent Living
It's been a wonderful experience at Breakwater at The Normandy thus far. The staff is highly professional and very friendly. The residents are a great mix of mostly retired professional people with really interesting backgrounds and interests. The community is exceedingly welcoming and open to newcomers--very easy to fit in and find your own interests. Activities abound and are varied and high quality--from outings to the Cleveland Art Institute and local restaurants to in house classes, activities, lectures, and groups. The food is very good. The meals offer variety and many, many options and alternatives. The apartments are spacious and nicely renovated. The grounds are park like and impeccably landscaped and maintained. So -- all good!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
JLM - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 3, 2023
3.0
Verified Review
The community of residents are fantastic. The high up staff are not in any hurry to assist residents or even respond to emails or calls for assistance. Food service people are nice, but the food is only tasty when the one certain cook in on duty. Maintenance is slow to fix anything or respond. My sister said staff regularly barge into her apartment without knocking. The upper staff are only considered about selling or collecting rent and otherwise the place is very nice. I don't think we would recommend this community living space primarily because of the way the residents are treated and the lack of response to concerns brought before the sales rep and comptroller.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
2
Care Services
3
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
5
Value for Cost
3
Joe - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 8, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Nice Place to Live
The staff are friendly and easy to work with. The facility is bigger than most places I looked at, and it comes with cable and internet included. The apartment is big and very nice. My loved one hasn't had any problems with housekeeping. They have a really nice gym compared to other places I looked at. However, he does not like the food. But overall it's a nice place to live.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Terry - Toured community
Independent Living
October 19, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Breakwater at The Normandy
This was a very nice community. It was too far from family though.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 21, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Luxury living, senior-style
Breakwater at the Normandy is akin to many luxury hotels where I have stayed over the years. It is an absolutely gorgeous facility with great workers and everything you could need or want to do in one place. The trips, activities, entertainment and delicious food adds considerably to an already great place. That being said, luxury comes at a premium. The cost of the apartments is akin to apartments in some of the U.S.'s largest cities, and is very steep. But the quality of the experience makes the price make sense, esp. when you consider that heat and AC are included, there is weekly housekeeping service, laundry service if you want it, two meals a day included, and low-cost cable TV. The atmosphere is conducive to even introverts finding friends and activities.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 25, 2021
4.0
great location close to family; no entry fees; good selection of activities; 2 meals included in monthly dues
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 2, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
It is a wonderful place
We think it is a pretty good value for everything our loved one is getting. She likes that she is in a smaller place, and does not have to worry about maintaining her homey, fixing things or cleaning and cooking.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Irene Georgantas - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 14, 2018
5.0
Verified Review
The Normandy
My aunt has lived at the”Breakwater Apartments” now for seven months. The staff there is wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. My aunt has a lovely apartment which she enjoys (at the age of 94.). The entire complex has been newly renovated. It was tastefully done and is very inviting. The dining room is quite nice and the food is delicious. There are many amenities, many activities. It is also conveniently located, easily accessible. I can’t say enough about “ The Normandy”. My aunt is very happy there and my family is pleased that her needs are met there.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 28, 2015
4.0
Verified Review
Nice, spacious facility
So far, we don't have any complaints. The facility is nice and spacious and the staff is so warm and kind. The food is good and the activities seem to be fun for the residents.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 20, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
We really love it here
This is a really great retirement facility. There is a homey atmosphere when you walk in. The people who work here are so welcoming. They made what could have been an awkward experience a wonderful one. We really love it here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 12, 2015
4.5
Excellent home for Mom
All of the places that A Place for Mom suggested were very good. The Normandy, however, is excellent. It offers a beautiful common area, a Japanese Garden, many different activities and a friendly, helpful staff.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Family Member - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 6, 2015
4.0
It's been great so far. We are pretty happy with them.
It's been great so far. We are pretty happy with them. I haven't had any complaints at this time. It's kept nice and clean, and all the people are nice. It fit our needs and our budget, and it seems to be working out fine.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Mike - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 16, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
parents new home
Moved my parents in on 4/1 and we had Easter brunch 4/4 is a very nice place . brunch was great an i have also had the opportunity to eat llunchthere too, it also was very good. Through the process Tracy and others have been great during my parents transition
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
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