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The Woodlands by Heritage Retirement Communities

16333 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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About the community

About The Woodlands by Heritage Retirement Communities

Grand, Colonial architecture and classy interiors welcome you home, here at The Woodlands by Heritage Retirement Communities — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Our elegant and spacious community features large windows for natural lighting, comfortable furnishings, and wide entryways, which makes it easier for all residents to explore the campus without assistance.…

Family and resident feedback

2.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews

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★★★★

Critical

I would not recommend

They did not communicate after my family and I complained about something that needed to be done in his room. He fell there and was not notified the day he fell.

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Cleanliness
1.0 / 5
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Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 24, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Overall a nice community

The nursing staff were very friendly and considerate. Kept especially crystal the nurse. Hospice team was super supportive

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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousJanuary 22, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

Dropped to h*** in a handbasket

I am a former resident of the facility which dropped from a 4.5 to a 2.5 of 5 on it's best day Staff has dropped from excellent, caring, professionals to only a few of the same. They dropped night shift to ONLY aides. Of the 3 former ways for residents to call for help, none were left active. The food quality dropped from an easy 4 minimum to consistently under 3. Breakfast dropped from a decent size meal after a LONG fast. One day, the largest meal of the day, lunch, was two thirds of a bowl of vegetables, noo

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Unhappy at Heritage House/WoodlandsDecember 18, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Great staff but more is needed

floor care is becoming scarce. no activities as far as I'm aware of. When my sister first came back in December of 2022 there were nurses and aids running around everywhere but they're very scarce now…1 nurse and 1 aid now. I know there have been changes but why and what happened?

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5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
AnonymousApril 1, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

Definitely recommended

I would recommend The Woodlands. The staff is great and the food looks great. The only complaint I have is the lack of communication with the transition team getting your loved one moved in and situated.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
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AnonymousFebruary 13, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

A Great Place for a Loved One to Be

The memory floor is outstanding and everyone that works there is great. We picked this community, because It was closer to where our brother lives. Better and easier for him, actually. [name removed] the executive director has been more than accommodating to us. He's been kind and understanding in everything we've ask for.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
SWMarch 13, 2023

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 19, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Men's Club
  • Walking Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Karaoke
  • Bridge Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Book Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Catholic Services
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Bible Study Group

Outdoor spaces

  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 19, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required