Southwest Commons is a senior living facility located in Strongsville, Ohio. Although primarily offering independent living, the community also provides assisted living services to support residents with varying needs. The facility emphasizes personalized support to help residents maintain independence, while also offering assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those who require full assistance. Southwest Commons features a home-like environment and a variety of amenities that include dining services, laundry and dry cleaning, a barber/beauty salon, housekeeping, and a variety of social activities and clubs. Fitness programs and indoor walking paths are available for residents interested in maintaining an active lifestyle, and the facility also features an enclosed courtyard for outdoor enjoyment.
Care and medical support services at Southwest Commons are designed to accommodate a range of resident needs. The facility offers access to 12-16 hour nursing support with licensed nurses available during designated hours. Medication management, ambulatory care, diabetes care, mental wellness programs, and podiatry services are offered to residents as appropriate. While Southwest Commons provides a supportive environment for those living independently, it can also assist residents with more complex needs, such as incontinence care and management of psychiatric issues. The community features specialized memory care accommodations for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This includes staff members who have received specialized training in memory care, as well as safety features such as a Wander Guard or similar system, secured community spaces, and areas specifically designed to accommodate memory loss. Memory care residents benefit from a secured environment, tailored activities, and enclosed courtyards intended for safe recreation.
In addition to medical and personal care services, Southwest Commons provides transportation arrangement services for non-medical purposes. These transportation options are intended to support residents' participation in community outings, shopping trips, social events, and other non-clinical activities, helping them to maintain connections with the local area and pursue interests outside of the facility.
Resident and family reviews of Southwest Commons are mixed. Positive feedback commonly highlights the facility’s comfortable atmosphere, attentive and compassionate staff, frequently clean surroundings, engaging activity options, and good communication practices. Some families have communicated gratitude for the staff’s approach during difficult times, including end-of-life care. However, some families have expressed concern about understaffing—particularly outside regular hours—insufficient aide training, administrative responsiveness, inconsistent cleanliness, communication problems about medical incidents, and lapses in follow-through regarding complaints. Reports of declining care quality and insufficient personal attention for residents with higher needs have also been noted, especially after changes in administration. Consequently, while many residents and families have experienced a welcoming environment and satisfactory care, others have encountered significant challenges, especially those requiring ongoing medical oversight or complex support.
Southwest Commons offers residents the opportunity to reside in a supportive, amenity-rich environment with access to a range of care services tailored to individual needs, while experiences may differ depending on staffing, care level required, and administration.
Costs at this community start at $4,822 and range up to $6,313. The average price in the community is $5,568, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,053. 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.
