Gardens of Oakley, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a senior care community providing assisted living and nursing home services. The facility accommodates older adults who require assistance with activities of daily living and offers specialized support for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia through its memory care programs. Designed to promote independence where possible, Gardens of Oakley delivers daily support in a secure, structured environment.
The facility offers a range of care and medical support services, including occupational, physical, and speech therapies, as well as incontinence care, ambulatory care support, diabetes management, and wound care. Medication management and pain management services are available, with assistance from nurses and, as needed, a massage therapist. Residents have access to podiatry and optometry care, and the facility accepts individuals with psychiatric conditions. The community is equipped with a secured environment and includes accommodations and programming specifically for those experiencing memory loss. Hospice care is available for residents with end-of-life needs.
Additional amenities include on-site laundry and dry cleaning services, a barber/beauty salon, fitness programs, a fitness center, and social clubs and community activities designed to encourage engagement. Meals are prepared and served daily, with residents having options of communal dining.
Care staff provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, supporting residents with their daily personal needs. The environment is secured to accommodate the safety of residents, particularly those with memory impairments.
Transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes is offered, with complimentary transportation available for essential needs such as medical appointments and shopping. Additional transportation can be arranged at cost for other activities or requirements as needed.
Resident and family reviews reflect a wide range of experiences at Gardens of Oakley. Several families and residents have raised concerns about the quality of care, citing issues such as unclean or poorly maintained rooms, frequent odors, missing personal items, understaffing—particularly on weekends and nights—delayed response to call lights, missed medications, insufficient supervision, and staff reliability. Some have reported rude or unhelpful staff and difficulties with communication and management response. Concerns have been noted especially in the memory care unit regarding supervision and attentiveness. Nonetheless, some reviewers describe positive encounters, praising specific caregivers, therapy departments, and the cleanliness and attentiveness they experienced. Individual staff members and nurses have been commended by some families, and there are reports of residents enjoying the meal options and social activities. Overall, feedback suggests that quality and consistency of care at Gardens of Oakley can vary, often depending on current staffing levels and personnel on duty.
As of mid-2024, there have been no notable recent changes or developments reported in publicly available sources regarding this facility.
Costs at this community start at $6,338 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $6,971, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,599. 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.