Gardens at Wapakoneta
Gardens at Wapakoneta
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 #186 / 323Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th out of 323 homes in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
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
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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 nursing home (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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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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