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Kendal at Oberlin

600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074 · Lorain County

Kendal at Oberlin is a vibrant northeast Ohio life plan community. Located in a small college town, near Oberlin College and Conservatory.

5.0CMS overall rating(440) 775-0094 Visit website ↗

100

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 26% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Oberlin's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Kendal at Oberlin is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Oberlin, OH, with 5 certified beds and an average of about 1 residents per day. It operates as part of the Kendal network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections.

On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Oberlin for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 5
Avg. residents/day: 1
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Kendal
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 365956

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

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Quality measures

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Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,690–$11,180/mo (median $9,660)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,550–$7,570/mo (median $5,570)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cleveland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2022-08-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

We aggregate ratings across Google, Yelp, and verified families — and link back to every source so you can read more.

Google

4.6

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Common questions about Kendal at Oberlin

How much does Kendal at Oberlin cost?

Kendal at Oberlin does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Oberlin, OH area typically runs $8,690–$11,180 per month (median $9,660, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Kendal at Oberlin's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Kendal at Oberlin 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at Kendal at Oberlin?

Kendal at Oberlin has 0 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2022-08-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Kendal at Oberlin have availability?

Typically 26% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Kendal at Oberlin offer?

Kendal at Oberlin in Oberlin, OH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 5 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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