Shurmer Place at Altenheim is located in Strongsville, Ohio, and operates as part of the non-profit Altenheim Senior Living campus. The facility provides assisted living as its primary care service, and it also offers memory care and short-term respite care. Residents can choose from among apartment-style accommodations and receive individualized care plans tailored to their specific needs. The community includes amenities such as dining services, social and recreational activities, and a variety of wellness and fitness programs. Additionally, the facility recently expanded its secure memory care services for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Care and medical support at Shurmer Place include access to nursing services for between 12 and 16 hours per day, with medical professionals available to assist residents with health monitoring and clinical needs. The facility offers diabetes management, medication management—including pharmacy coordination—and incontinence care. Residents have access to ambulatory care, and there is a therapy room for rehabilitation services, as well as services from physical, occupational, and speech therapists. On-site podiatry and laboratory/x-ray services are available to address routine or urgent medical needs. Shurmer Place provides a mental wellness program designed to support emotional health, and the staff can communicate in several languages including Spanish, Chinese, French, German, and Vietnamese, helping them to better serve a diverse resident population.

The facility supports activities of daily living for residents requiring full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Additional amenities onsite include a barber/beauty salon and regularly scheduled fitness programs, which help to promote social interaction and physical well-being. Residents have access to a variety of menu options in the dining area, and the administration organizes numerous activities for engagement and enrichment.

For transportation, Shurmer Place at Altenheim offers transportation arrangement services for non-medical purposes. This enables residents to participate in shopping trips, attend social outings, or take part in scheduled community events outside the facility as needed.

Resident and family feedback on Shurmer Place and its affiliated Altenheim Skilled Nursing Facility notes a range of experiences. Many individuals highlight the warm, attentive staff, clean environment, and ample activities, as well as responsive rehabilitation services and helpful administration. Continuity of care across the campus is frequently noted as a benefit, contributing to a reassuring experience for some families. However, reviews also mention concerns such as delayed medical responses, inconsistent medication management, and communication challenges, particularly around medical records and clinical updates. There are occasional reports of inattentiveness, hygiene issues, and concerns about staff training, alongside some criticism of therapy services and pricing. Overall, experiences at Shurmer Place can be highly variable, with strengths cited in compassionate care and amenities, and recurring needs for improvement in clinical management, responsiveness, and communication across some areas and units.

Costs at this community start at $3,070 and range up to $6,965. The average price in the community is $5,018, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,058. 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.