Cottingham Retirement Community, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a multi-level senior care facility offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and on-site skilled nursing services. The community provides a continuum of care, allowing residents to transition seamlessly between different levels of support as their health needs evolve. Recent renovations have updated both common spaces and residential apartments, and the facility has introduced enhanced wellness programs to further address the needs of its residents.

Assisted living at Cottingham includes assistance with activities of daily living such as full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Licensed nurses are present to oversee medication management, provide incontinence and ambulatory care, and coordinate with other medical professionals. Skilled nursing services are available on-site for those requiring more intensive medical supervision, and the facility supports residents with chronic conditions, including diabetes care and podiatry services. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided for rehabilitation and ongoing care needs.

The memory care program incorporates staff trained in specialized dementia care, with enhanced safety measures including a secured community layout and wander guard systems. For residents and families, the facility offers family education and support services, aiming to provide resources and guidance through transitions and care needs. Cottingham features a chapel, supporting residents’ spiritual needs with services available for Catholic and other faith traditions.

Residents can participate in a variety of clubs, communities, and fitness programs—including yoga—designed for physical and social engagement. The campus includes outdoor walking paths, a barber shop and beauty salon, and provides on-site laundry and dry cleaning services. Podiatry appointments are available as part of regular medical care. Dining services offer balanced meals and can accommodate specialized dietary needs.

Feedback from residents and families describes a community with clean and well-kept facilities, a welcoming environment, and a variety of social activities. Positive comments often mention attentive staff within independent and assisted living areas and good communication with some team members. However, reviews also highlight inconsistencies, particularly in the memory care and skilled nursing sections, detailing concerns about understaffing, lapses in daily support (such as laundry or supply provision), delayed administrative response, and communication challenges. Some families report episodes of neglect and missing personal items, emphasizing the importance of ongoing oversight and engagement with staff and management.

Overall, Cottingham Retirement Community provides a broad range of medical care, daily support, and amenities, with experiences varying depending on the specific care level, staffing, and individual circumstances.

Costs at this community start at $3,825 and range up to $4,385. The average price in the community is $4,259, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,568. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.