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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merriam, OH
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merriam nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Merriam, OH may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Merriam or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merriam.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rock Haven Park, Nashport and Congo.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merriam, OH
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My overall experience for my mom at Clay Garden is wonderful. Never had any problems with the cleanliness of my mom's room always clean and tidy. Every one there is super friendly with all the residence, you...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Clay Gardens Place is located in lovely Zanesville, Ohio and residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We have staff available 24 hours a day to meet resident needs. We offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication management, chronic disease...
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My father has dementia and needed care beyond what we were able to provide. Brookdale has the Clare Bridge memory care unit, which was a perfect fit for our needs. It provides 24 hour care in a closed wing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAll senior living communities are not created equal. We think one visit to our Zanesville community and you’ll see the difference that great care in a home-like environment can make. Brookdale Zanesville offers assisted living and memory care...
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Mom seems to be adjusting to living at The Oaks. The staff seem to take good care of her. She said she likes her apartment. They offer a lot of daily activities and she does participate in many of them. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A town famous for its many bridges, Zanesville Ohio is famous for creating these connections between community members. At The Oaks at Northpointe, we are firm believers in the power of connections as well, whether it is the connection between our residents and our staff members, or our entire...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Merriam, OH
The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $3,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Zanesville, OH with an average of $3,289 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merriam
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merriam
Cardinal Place in Cambridge, OH
5.0
When I first came here to tour they were doing chair exercises in the living room and were so inviting! So I sat myself down and joined them! From the day I first moved in, everyone has been so wonderful! I would recommend this home to anyone needing love and care and a great place to make ...
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Clay Gardens Place in Zanesville, OH
3.9
Long waits after 8am-5pm to get someone to answer doorbell, like after dinner 7pm.
Normal assisted living seemed fine, but memory care seemed to be taxing to personnel.
Very good access to Director
Company was fairly easy to work with.
Cambridge Place Assisted Living
5.0
Our mother has dementia and is very comfortable at Cambridge Place. The staff is very attentive and loving and treats her like family. She lives in the memory care unit, and has a beautiful room with nice scenery outside her window. We are very happy with our experience.
Merriam nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriam, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Merriam nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Merriam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merriam nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merriam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merriam, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merriam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merriam, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merriam, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merriam, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Clay Gardens Place, Brookdale Zanesville and Cardinal Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merriam, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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