Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community, located in Lebanon, Ohio, is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) operated by Otterbein SeniorLife. The facility accommodates a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has participated in Medicare since March 14, 1977. The facility supports up to 241 residents and offers a variety of social, recreational, and wellness amenities, such as walking trails, fitness centers, on-site dining, clubs and community groups, and a barber/beauty salon. Residents also have access to podiatry services and both resident and family counseling.
The spectrum of care and medical support at Otterbein Lebanon includes 24-hour nursing care, medication management and administration, and comprehensive support with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as some physical assistance with eating. The community offers ambulatory and incontinence care, wound and tracheotomy care, respiratory support, diabetes management, and hospice services. Therapies available include physical, occupational, and speech therapy; massage therapy is also provided. Otterbein Lebanon features specialized memory care within a secured community, designed to address the needs of residents with dementia-related conditions. Both short- and long-term care options are available, including respite and post-acute rehabilitation services. Additional on-site features such as club activities, a barber/beauty salon, and therapy services contribute to a supportive environment.
The community's complimentary transportation services are available to residents for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes. This service supports residents’ access to necessary healthcare as well as enrichment opportunities, shopping, and community outings, facilitating convenience and social engagement.
Resident and family feedback indicates that many individuals appreciate the community’s attractive campus, numerous amenities, and the dedication of many staff members, particularly in independent living and rehabilitative care areas. There is recognition of a vibrant social atmosphere and strong personal connections between staff and residents. However, reviews also report concerns about care quality in higher-needs settings, understaffing, delayed responses, inconsistent adherence to care plans, occasional lapses in cleanliness, and challenges in communication. The quality of experience appears to vary according to unit and staffing levels, with independent living and day services receiving the most positive reviews and higher-acuity care areas experiencing the most significant criticism.
Costs at this community start at $3,395 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $5,500, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,428. 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.
