Berea Center

It is a small home, certified for 50 beds, caring for about 47 residents on a typical day. That means it runs close to full, so ask whether a bed is open in the level of care you need, and know that a smaller building can feel more personal.

The facility's own pages present it as a memory care community centered on dementia and Alzheimer's care. Its program list also includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, hospice and palliative support, short respite stays, and wound care with dedicated physicians. The pages do not describe a locked or secured memory unit, so if a secured setting matters for your family member, ask the staff directly.

Official government records list this building as Berea Center, but its own website brands it as Berea Alzheimer's Care Center. It is the same building at 49 Sheldon Road, with the same phone number. The different names reflect the site's memory care focus, not two separate facilities.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a network of about 121 homes across six states. In federal records it is listed as a for-profit corporation, and the building's legal operator is Sheldon Leasing Co., LLC.

Federal regulators give it 5 out of 5 stars overall. That is 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing, which counts nurse and aide hours per resident. Its latest inspection listed just 2 issues and no fines. Star ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — they are a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Because staffing is rated 2 stars in a small building, ask how many nurses and aides cover each shift and how they staff overnight and weekends. For a memory care setting, ask whether the unit is secured, how the Montessori-based activities work, and how the team handles wandering or sundowning. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

The facility's admissions page says it takes admissions around the clock, is government-certified for both major public health-coverage programs, holds contracts with most managed care and commercial insurers, and accepts private pay. An admissions coordinator can walk you through the forms, so bring your insurance cards, and confirm your specific plan with the facility.

The facility is at 49 Sheldon Road, Berea, Ohio 44017, and the phone number in federal records and on its page is 440-234-0454. The same number reaches the admissions team. The site does not publish set visiting hours, so call ahead to confirm current visiting rules before you go.