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Gardens at Wapakoneta
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.
Community insights.
About this community
Gardens at Wapakoneta is administered by Cathy Vasil.
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.
• Total citations (86% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 7).↓ 86% 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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| Genoa Retirement Village | AL ADC IL MC NH SNF | Genoa | 68
Facility
68
OH AVG
68
Rank
#96 / 219 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
OH AVG
41
Rank
#356 / 425 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.9
Rank
#8 / 180 | 13
Facility
13
OH AVG
2
Rank
#140 / 152 | 3.3 |
| Gardens at Wapakoneta | AL MC RC | Wapakoneta | 64
Facility
64
OH AVG
68
Rank
#101 / 219 | No |
70
Facility
70
OH AVG
41
Rank
#47 / 425 | - | - | Cathy Vasil | - | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 152 | - |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
68
Rank
#106 / 219 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
41
Rank
#308 / 425 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.9
Rank
#78 / 180 | 7
Facility
7
OH AVG
2
Rank
#129 / 152 | 1.8 |
| GreenView Senior Assisted Living | AL MC NH | Uniontown | 58
Facility
58
OH AVG
68
Rank
#111 / 219 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
OH AVG
41
Rank
#99 / 425 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Jennifer Ringer | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.9
Rank
#78 / 180 | 3
Facility
3
OH AVG
2
Rank
#82 / 152 | - |
| Shepherd of the Valley – Howland | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Warren | 35
Facility
35
OH AVG
68
Rank
#174 / 219 | No |
19
Facility
19
OH AVG
41
Rank
#344 / 425 | - | A+ | - | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.9
Rank
#78 / 180 | 11
Facility
11
OH AVG
2
Rank
#137 / 152 | 3.7 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OH assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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 levels of care does Gardens at Wapakoneta provide?
Gardens at Wapakoneta offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
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