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Cottingham Retirement Community review
Activities are great for my mom - she has limited mobility so the games and music guests fit her well. We've had a good experience with them.
About the facility Cottingham Retirement Community
Cottingham Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community in vibrant Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1984, we’re experienced in providing a continuum of care, meaning you won’t have to move as your needs change. Whether you need rehabilitation assistance, memory care, or long-term services, our professional caregivers are trained to address an array of needs. Here, you’ll thrive in your golden years as you take advantage of our unique community amenities, such as our Old English tavern, indoor pool, and fireside restaurant. For our residents with a green thumb, our greenhouse sits just outside, waiting to be explored. Whether you’re in pursuit of active or leisurely living, Cottingham Retirement Community holds all the opportunity that retirement has to offer. To discover more about our community, contact an A Place for Mom advisor today!
Our Community Amenities and Services
History presentations, game nights, and Sunday worship services are just a few of the activities scheduled at Cottingham Retirement Community. We strive to create moments where residents can express their social, creative, and competitive sides. Whether you prefer an introspective night spent in our library or lively game of billiards, our common areas serve to please all! Our fireside restaurant is well-versed in...
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Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
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Amenities at Cottingham Retirement Community
Healthcare Services
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Meals & Dining
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegetarian
- Special Dining Programs
- International Cuisine
Room Amenities
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Café or Bistro
- Bar or Pub
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Covered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Outside Patio
- Main Street Shops
- Indoor Atrium
- Barber Shop
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
- Central Fireplace
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Computer or Media Center
- Beauty Salon
Recreational areas
- Jacuzzi
- Raised Garden Beds
- Movie or Theater Room
- Swimming Pool
- Billiards Lounge
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Fitness Center
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Woodworking Shop
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Catholic Services
- Cooking Classes
- Karaoke
- Trivia Games
- Art Classes
- Live Musical Performances
- Reminiscence Programs
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Community Service Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Tai Chi
- Stretching Classes
- Gardening Club
- Birthday Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Protestant Services
- Happy Hour
- Activities Off-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Activities On-site
- Other Religious Services
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- BBQs or Picnics
- Wii Bowling
- Water Aerobics
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Live Well Programs
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8.3Review score50 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Cottingham Retirement Community with 8.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Cottingham Retirement Community has 50 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.0
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
3.9
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Cottingham Retirement Community with 8.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Cottingham Retirement Community has 50 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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Crissy N - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 1, 2025
Cottingham Retirement Community review
Activities are great for my mom - she has limited mobility so the games and music guests fit her well. We've had a good experience with them.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 7, 2025
Things to Know
Food quality is inconsistent , lack of variety, service is poor
Improvement of facility would get a 5
Installed new windows site wide, better overall look and improved ability to manage temperature in apartments
Greatest need - thermostat on in apartment
Facility is 40 years old. Has lots of dust, mold from water leaks. Any person who suffers from allergies is strongly advised to purchase a portable air purifier. Air circulation is less than optimal, no cold air returns, so a small tower fan really helps there.
There is not enough staff, particularly aides and nurses, in assisted living. Meds are slow to get distributed. I'm in independent living so I'm not directly affected.
Furniture in common areas is old, upholstery faded, cushions worn, lacking support.
Brenda - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 28, 2024
Review for Cottingham Retirement Community
We have had an excellent experience with the Cottingham community. We picked this community because of the price, and they accept Medicare.
Response from Cottingham Retirement Community
October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 19, 2024
Review for Cottingham Retirement Community
Overall, I think it is a good place. There are many caring people that work there.
Response from Cottingham Retirement Community
June 27, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Carol J - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 24, 2024
Maintenance slow to respond
A place for mom was quick to respond to my inquiry. Cottingham Retirement Community arranged for a tour promptly. My efficient apartment was freshly painted and has new cabinets and appliances in kitchenette. It also has new flooring, attractive, but very slippery!!!
Response from Cottingham Retirement Community
June 11, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We’ll be passing along your message to the team.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 24, 2024
Our Experience
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottingham Retirement Community and the experience has been mostly good. The friendliness is great. The cleanliness, staff and care services are good. The food, however, needs some help according to my loved one.
Response from Cottingham Retirement Community
April 29, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We will pass your message along to our team.
JT - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 9, 2023
Good choice for Assisted Living
My loved one resided in Assisted Living here for over a year. We were very happy with the care she received. They have some really good Aides, they were wonderful. There are some very good caring people here. Communication with the family was good. The food was excellent. It was always clean. My loved one didn't participate in the activities, so I can't rate those. She was recently moved to the Skilled Nursing side and everything has been the complete opposite, terrible experience so far. We're looking at moving her to a different facility. Again, it's a good choice for Assisted Living. Our experience on that side was very positive. I would recommend the Assisted Living side to family and friends.
Gayna B - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 21, 2022
Cottingham is an awesome community
We chose Cottingham Retirement because we needed something that was not too far from where we lived so we could check on him more often and so this location was great. We also really liked the staff and the layout of the place. The facility was very clean and they had tons of activities provided. They have been great about their covid protocols and are really taking care of the residents. They have had a wave of covid cases recently and in response they have shut down activities, delivered meals to rooms, and have on site doctors visits to keep them as safe as possible. They really treat my brother with respect and I would highly recommend them.
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 7, 2021
Our tour experience
Our family had an in person tour and we just did not really get a overall warm welcoming feeling to it. We did not think that was going to be a good fit for our loved one.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
April 27, 2021
My review of Cottingham Retirement
I was not impressed with the administrative staff here at all during our tour. It seemed like they just wanted to take people who wanted to sit and stare at the wall.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 29, 2020
My review of Cottingham Retirement Community
Our loved is very happy with the meals and dining services. Prior to the pandemic the activities were good and the value is excellent. We would recommend this community to others.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 14, 2020
Do not recommend
Had a terrible experience there in memory care. Moved my parent after two months. Very little systems in place incidents not recorded. I could go on and on. Would not recommend
Kim Quarry - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 9, 2019
So Grateful!
Our Mom moved in to A.L. at Cottingham in July 2019. We are so grateful! Every staff person, we have encountered have been kind, friendly, helpful and leaves us with a sense that they actually care about us and Mom. Having her live here has given us such peace of mind! There are wonderful activities for her to be involved in, if she wants. Moms neighbors are very sweet and she has made many friends already. Meals are good! Servers in the dining room nice and attentive. And we actually enjoy eating there with her when we can, it's affordable for us! Maintenance folks have been very helpful! And have taken care of things in a very timely manner! Housekeeping have been super! The nurses and aides that check in with Mom have been kind! The front desk ladies are awesome!
There will never be any place that will feel like 'home' to her - as she left the house she lived in for over 55 years. But this is very close :-) She even tells us "I think this move was a good choice!" Again it's such peace of mind for us to see her adjust and enjoy living life again! Thank you Cottingham! And thank you "A Place for Mom" who helped guide us during this difficult time! We are grateful!
Fed up - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 15, 2019
Fed up
Is it ok to come in a family member's room and find snacks ,drinks and phones charging.Is it ok to watch an aid keep coming in the room to get her stuff. Where is the respect?
Response from Cottingham Retirement Community
September 20, 2019
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is not the expectation for our staff. Immediately after reading this comment, our Executive Director addressed the issue with the entire staff to ensure this problem is resolved.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 16, 2019
They helped me through the whole process. They are very friendly and the facility offers many actives. The food is good and they also had a in house cafe to get additional food or snacks etc. and the prices are very good.
Vicki Rickabaugh - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 18, 2018
Thank You Cottingham for Your Warm Welcome and Care
My 85 year Mom moved into Cottingham Retirement Community the beginning of 2018 and we are all SO happy about her decision to move to Cottingham's Independent Living. We wanted a facility that had all levels of care so my mom could become comfortable in a facility and not have to move when / if her needs change. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The residents are happy and easy to talk with which made Mom feel welcome and comfortable. So much do to: bingo, painting, playing cards, wine and cheese socials. I can tell Mom's "well being" has already improved since she is now more active. The most important part is that Mom is happy and enjoys her new friends! Of course, I can't forget to mention that she loves the meals and her cleaning lady! Thank you Cottingham for caring about my Mother!
Doug - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 27, 2017
Poor medicine ordering
Mom went from Tuesday am to Wednesday evening without a heart medicine they waited until last Wednesday to mail order 3 month supply I raised cain Wednesday am n told she would have medicine Wednesday pm asked Wednesday pm told medicine was at Walgreens they ordered emergency supply but I HAD TO GO GET IT! Will contact Ohio agency that regulates senior assisted living facilities tomorrow!!
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 13, 2017
Needs Sprucing Up
I toured at Cottingham Retirement, and while I thought that the people there were nice, I felt that the community itself was old and dated. The décor was very 80s or 90s, and I felt it really could use some sprucing up.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 5, 2017
I Am Happy With My Choice
My experience has great and I'm very happy being here. Everybody who has been around me has been good. The community is a good place for me, my daughter is pleased with the community and the whole family thinks it is a good place for "mom". The people are real friendly and I would recommend Cottingham Retirement Community to anyone.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 18, 2017
The Placement
We placed my loved one in the community and everything is well.
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