Gardens at Wapakoneta
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Wapakoneta, OH
Gardens at Wapakoneta
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Wapakoneta, OH
Group bingo, hall bowling, and puzzles are among the confirmed daily activities at Gardens at Wapakoneta. Regularly scheduled programming rounds out the social calendar. The facility also accommodates couples who want to share a residence, which is a practical consideration for households facing a joint placement decision.
Gardens at Wapakoneta is a 64-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community at 505 Walnut Street in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Auglaize County, operated by Lionstone Care Management. Three care programs run here: Premier Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the community around the clock. Meals are available as part of the residential structure.
Administrator Cathy Vasil and Director of Nursing Brooke Buroker lead the facility. The neighborhood is very walkable at a Walk Score of 70. Lima Memorial Health and Joint Township District Memorial Hospital are both accessible within approximately 30 minutes, providing general hospital access to residents and families. Indoor and outdoor common spaces are available for resident use.
Gardens at Wapakoneta delivers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Wapakoneta through Lionstone Care Management. The 24-hour nursing coverage, couple accommodations, and documented activity schedule are the features that most define daily life at the community.
64-bed community Rank #169 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 307 homes we track in Ohio for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 675 homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 administered 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
Fax(419) 738-0724
Pets not allowed
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)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 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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Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Otterbein SeniorLife | AL HC HOS IL MC NH SNF | Lebanon | 154
Facility
154
OH AVG
75
Rank
#10 / 307 | Yes | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gardens at Wapakoneta | AL MC RC | Wapakoneta | 64
Facility
64
OH AVG
75
Rank
#169 / 307 | No |
70
Facility
70
OH AVG
42
Rank
#67 / 675 | - | - | Cathy Vasil | - | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| Locust Ridge | AL MC NH RC SNF | Williamsburg | 61
Facility
61
OH AVG
75
Rank
#173 / 307 | No | - | Private Rooms | A+ | - | - | 18
Facility
18
OH AVG
2
Rank
#153 / 172 | 4.5 |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
75
Rank
#176 / 307 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
42
Rank
#503 / 675 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | 7
Facility
7
OH AVG
2
Rank
#135 / 172 | 1.8 |
| The Knolls of Oxford | AL IL MC NH SNF | Oxford | 50
Facility
50
OH AVG
75
Rank
#213 / 307 | Yes | - | Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed Rooms | - | Laura Lacy | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#19 / 190 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#105 / 172 | - |
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.
Are pets allowed at Gardens at Wapakoneta?
No, Gardens at Wapakoneta has a no-pet policy.
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 citations?
Gardens at Wapakoneta has had 1 reported citation according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).
What is the address of Gardens at Wapakoneta?
Gardens at Wapakoneta is located at 505 Walnut Street, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.
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