Mount Alverna Village, located in Parma, Ohio, is a senior care facility managed by Franciscan Ministries that offers a combination of nursing home, assisted living, and senior living services. The facility provides care for up to 143 residents and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, participating in Medicare programs since August 2, 1996. With a focus on person-centered care and a faith-based approach, Mount Alverna Village delivers a continuum of support tailored to meet the needs of seniors requiring varying levels of assistance. The facility also functions as a secured memory care community, specifically designed to accommodate residents with memory loss and related conditions.

Care and medical support at Mount Alverna Village encompasses 24-hour nursing staff for ongoing health monitoring, medication management, diabetes care, and ambulatory care services. Staff members receive specialized memory care training to address the unique challenges faced by residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The community provides full assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and offers incontinence care to ensure resident comfort and dignity. An emphasis on safety is evident, with a secured community layout and memory care areas designed to minimize risks for individuals prone to wandering. Hospice care and resident/family counseling services are available to support residents and their loved ones during all stages of care. Medical support is further reinforced through regular collaboration with therapy departments and on-site rehabilitation services, which have been cited by some families as contributing to successful recovery outcomes.

Mount Alverna Village offers amenities including outdoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, and a fitness room to help promote social engagement and physical wellness among residents. The community encourages participation in clubs, group activities, and structured social opportunities tailored for older adults. For residents and family members who prefer to communicate in Spanish, language support is available to assist with care coordination and daily interactions. Transportation services are provided and include both complimentary transportation and fee-based options, helping residents attend medical appointments, therapy sessions, or non-medical outings in the surrounding area.

Resident and family reviews of Mount Alverna Village have been mixed. Many praise the quality of personal and nursing care, the professionalism of long-standing staff, and the facility’s cleanliness and homelike atmosphere. The therapy and housekeeping teams are frequently highlighted for their dedicated and attentive service. However, some negative feedback points to challenges such as high staff turnover, occasional understaffing, slow call bell response, inconsistencies in food quality, and lapses in management oversight. There are also concerns from some about transparency, care consistency within the memory care unit, and the need for families to remain actively involved with their loved one's care. In summary, while many families describe positive experiences and successful rehabilitation, prospective residents and their families are advised to remain proactive in monitoring care and communication to address any issues promptly.

Costs at this community start at $2,432 and range up to $7,665. The average price in the community is $5,048, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,055. The cost of nursing homes 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.