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Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community

303 North Mecca Street

3.6(17 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
39
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
39
Payment structure
Month-to-month rental, no buy-in fee
Location adjacency
Located next to Mosquito Lake, Ohio
Staff tenure
Many staff have worked there for years

What Families Think

Reviewers describe a life plan community in Cortland, Ohio offering independent living through skilled nursing, with a strong emphasis on long-tenured staff and person-centered care. Experiences vary sharply: several reviewers praise the kindness of staff, quality of physical therapy, and low staff turnover, while others report serious lapses in basic care during rehab stays, including delayed pain medication and slow response to call lights.

The Good

  • Long-tenured staff with low turnover
  • Physical therapy praised as excellent
  • Staff described as kind and attentive
  • Good food and fun activities noted
  • Person-centered approach to resident care

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of delayed pain medication after surgery
  • Slow response to call lights reported
  • One report of cold food and unpleasant odor
  • Inconsistent care quality between reviewers

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community

Ohio Living Lake Vista, now known as Otterbein Cortland, is a 55+ senior living community in Cortland, Ohio, offering independent living with continuing care options on an integrated campus. The community is designed to provide housing, services, and amenities customized to residents' lifestyles, with seamless transitions available as care needs evolve.

The campus is situated in Trumbull County near Ohio's eastern border, adjacent to Mosquito Lake, Ohio's second-largest inland lake, and includes walking paths and a lakeside gazebo. Cortland is approximately 71 miles from Cleveland and 87 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with convenient access via State Routes 5, 46, and 11, and proximity to Interstate 80.

Residents enjoy freedom from household maintenance and can participate in weekly social programs and wellness opportunities. The community offers villa homes and apartments in various floor plans, with flexible payment options including month-to-month rental arrangements and no required upfront investment or asset transfer.

Amenities and activities support an active lifestyle and include resident groups focused on shared interests such as sports, fitness, chorus, Bible study, art, and live musical concerts. The community emphasizes person-centered care, with staff learning residents' preferences and stories to support continuity of care as needs change. Couples benefit from flexible arrangements to remain close even when care needs differ.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.6overall · 17 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (17)

Maryellen Sheldon

Jul 2025

via Google

Best care , very considerate. Your needs matter to this health care senior living.Staff is always available if you have a question/ or a new issue for yourself.

Spikegary

Feb 2025

via Google

Very nice place, good food, friendly and caring staff

Nathan Rohrman

Nov 2024

via Google

Awesome Worker's Awesome People That Live There!!!!

Deb Stanek

Jun 2024

via Google

My Mom went for rehab after knee replacement, several nights she was not given pain medication, waited 45 minutes for staff to answer call light, food was cold ,& the odor in facility is nauseating. Would not recommend to anyone!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community offer?

Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community located?

Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community is located at 303 North Mecca Street in Cortland, Ohio.

What do families say about Otterbein Cortland SeniorLife Community?

Reviewers describe a life plan community in Cortland, Ohio offering independent living through skilled nursing, with a strong emphasis on long-tenured staff and person-centered care. Experiences vary sharply: several reviewers praise the kindness of staff, quality of physical therapy, and low staff turnover, while others report serious lapses in basic care during rehab stays, including delayed pain medication and slow response to call lights.

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