
Gardens at Wapakoneta
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ohio, OH
Gardens at Wapakoneta
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ohio, OH
Gardens at Wapakoneta is a 64-bed residential care facility administrated by Cathy Vasil at 505 Walnut Street in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County. The Director of Nursing is Brooke Buroker. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Aging, the facility provides basic assisted living and memory care services. Gardens at Wapakoneta operates as part of Lionstone Care Management and staffs 24 hours.
Three care programs are confirmed: Premier Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The facility accommodates couples seeking to reside together. Meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are available. The activities program includes group bingo, hall bowling, puzzles, and regularly scheduled programming.
Indoor and outdoor common spaces are available.
The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducted its most recent inspection on August 4, 2025, and found 1 citation, below the Ohio statewide average of 2 citations per inspection. Zero severe citations appear in the comparative record. No enforcement actions or immediate jeopardy findings are listed in available reports.
Auglaize Family Practice Center is approximately 0.4 miles from the facility. Lima Memorial Health and Joint Township District Memorial Hospital are within approximately 30 minutes.
Families should verify current Medicaid acceptance and occupancy availability before placement consideration for assisted living or memory care.
64-bed community Rank #183 / 323Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 323 homes in Ohio. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #67 / 705Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 705 homes in Ohio. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyAuglaize
Gardens at Wapakoneta is administrated by Cathy Vasil.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingBROOKE BUROKER
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Fax(419) 738-0724
Specific ProgramsPremier Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OH average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Total citations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
August 4, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Compare Assisted Living around Ohio
The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
| The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls | AL MC | Cuyahoga Falls (Regent Park) | 94
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94
OH AVG
78
Rank
#98 / 323 | Yes |
25
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25
OH AVG
40
Rank
#501 / 705 | - | A+ | Richard A | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#141 / 193 | - |
| Bickford of Lancaster | AL MC | Lancaster (Wacker Heights) | 92
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92
OH AVG
78
Rank
#104 / 323 | Yes |
8
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8
OH AVG
40
Rank
#629 / 705 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - | 89
Facility
89
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#43 / 193 | 2
Facility
2
OH AVG
2
Rank
#64 / 142 |
| Stoney Ridge Senior Living | AL MC RC | Miamisburg (Washington Church Road) | 83
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83
OH AVG
78
Rank
#133 / 323 | No |
33
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33
OH AVG
40
Rank
#420 / 705 | - | A+ | Dereck Farris | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#103 / 193 | - |
| The Landing of Stow | AL HC MC PC | Stow (Huntington Park) | 81
Facility
81
OH AVG
78
Rank
#141 / 323 | No |
18
Facility
18
OH AVG
40
Rank
#561 / 705 | - | A+ | Alicia Davies | 82
Facility
82
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#153 / 193 | - |
| Gardens at Wapakoneta | AL MC RC | Wapakoneta | 64
Facility
64
OH AVG
78
Rank
#183 / 323 | No |
70
Facility
70
OH AVG
40
Rank
#67 / 705 | - | - | Cathy Vasil | - | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio
Gardens at Wapakoneta is located in WAPAKONETA, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens at Wapakoneta
Who is the Director of Nursing at Gardens at Wapakoneta?
Brooke Buroker is the Director of Nursing at Gardens at Wapakoneta.
Is Gardens at Wapakoneta in a walkable area?
Gardens at Wapakoneta has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the best email address for Gardens at Wapakoneta?
The team at Gardens at Wapakoneta can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Gardens at Wapakoneta?
Cathy Vasil is the administrator of Gardens at Wapakoneta.
How many beds does Gardens at Wapakoneta have?
Gardens at Wapakoneta has 64 beds.
Has Gardens at Wapakoneta had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Gardens at Wapakoneta has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
What is the address of Gardens at Wapakoneta?
Gardens at Wapakoneta is located at 505 WALNUT STREET.
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