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6 Best Nursing Homes in Polk, OH
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Polk 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 Polk, 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 Polk or another care type is right for you. Browse 6 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Polk.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like New Pittsburg, Reedsburg and Blachleyville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Pittsburg, Reedsburg and Blachleyville.
Nursing homes facilities near Polk, OH
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8.2
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12 reviews
The Inn has been a wonderful home for my grandfather. The staff are friendly, professional, compassionate, attentive and treat my grandfather like he is their own. The facility itself is pristine! I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are a senior assisted living facility in Ashland County, Ohio that believes in providing each senior resident an unconditional and personal experience. From senior care to memory care services our staff is caring, professional, and friendly.We treat your loved ones as our own “Mothers and...
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8 reviews
I could have not have asked for better people. The value for the money was fair, and I got my money's worth. We picked this community because it's a close location and the quality. They were very attentive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Brethren Care Village located in the city of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio provides seniors with assisted living residence. This community offers a peaceful place for individuals to call home. Visitors of this area will enjoy checking out the city's parks and golf courses. Brethren Care Village...
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I like this community because it is smaller and there are not as many residents as there are in other communities. I feel like having a smaller community is beneficial to the residents that are here. They...
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.
LSS Lutheran Village, an assisted living community, is a part of Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope, and is a leader in care and services for today's older adults.Our continuum of care model embraces all lifestyles and levels of care, allowing our residents to enjoy maximum autonomy and...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Polk, OH
The average cost of senior living in Polk is $4,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New London, OH with an average of $4,076 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Polk
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk
Brookdale Medina South
3.9
I'd recommend it but to always keep on top of what's going on. I would say that for any community. We like it, there's just some things they could improve on. We picked this community, because of the location, and 1st floor living.
Broadway Creek Senior Living in Medina, OH
5.0
Overall experience has been excellent. The facility is being upgraded. New roof, new interior furniture and paint. The staff is excellent. Professional and friendly. Food has been good. Health monitoring has been impressive. I am very happy with the value for my money.
Ontario Estates Senior Living in Mansfield, OH
3.8
This has been a nice place, with friendly staff, and your loved one will get really good care to certain extent. Your loved one really needs to be more on the independent living side of life, instead of needing assistance. There were a lot of times that we are having to follow up on the care ...
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Polk nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk, 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 Polk 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 Polk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
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
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Mansfield, Trustwell Living at Mansfield Place and Wooster Danbury are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Polk, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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