Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community
100 Red Oak Dr, Cridersville, OH 45806
Otterbein Cridersville is a premier choice for luxury senior living near Lima, Ohio, ideally located along I-75, just minutes from the city’s vibrant downtown. The community offers a blend of energetic urban life and rural retreat charm across its picturesque, 120-acre CCRC (continuing care retirement community) campus. Residents enjoy the lively social scene, designed for active senior lifestyles, with various opportunities for excursions, local sightseeing, and access to wellness and healthcare services. Otterbein Cridersville provides a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. With a focus on holistic care, Otterbein addresses physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and vocational needs. Each resident meets with an activities counselor to create personalized plans for life enrichment. The community prides itself on creating a family-like atmosphere where residents form meaningful connections with staff and each other, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment. Located in the village of Cridersville, Ohio, Otterbein SeniorLife Cridersville occupies 120 acres of beautifully landscaped land, featuring tidy homes and scenic views. The community enjoys convenient access via Interstate 75, facilitating connections to nearby cities such as Lima and Wapakoneta. The area also offers a quiet, rural setting with generous views of sky, woods, fields, and water. Each resident at Otterbein Cridersville interacts with an activities counselor for personal development and life enrichment. The Grove Assisted Living at Otterbein Cridersville offers private apartments with direct access to the Life Enrichment Center. These comfortable accommodations ensure safety for those needing assistance with daily activities, such as bathing and dressing, while fostering independence. Residents also have the opportunity to engage in various scheduled events and recreational programs that cater to personal interests and development.
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Food and Dining
Dining at Otterbein Cridersville offers a varied and delicious menu designed to cater to diverse tastes. The sample menu includes featured entrees such as Meatloaf, Turkey Reuben, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken, Chicken Marsala, and Philly Cheesesteak. Side dish options include Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Fried Rice, Garlic Bread, and Scalloped Potatoes. For dessert, residents can enjoy Cheesecake, Cookies, Jello, or Lemon Pound Cake. Meals are structured to provide both nutrition and enjoyment, ensuring residents have choices and can appreciate their dining experiences. The dining areas within the Life Enrichment Center serve as social gatherings where residents can come together to enjoy meals in a community setting.
Dining
- Meatloaf
- Turkey Reuben
- Sweet & Sour Chicken
- Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken
- Chicken Marsala
- Philly Cheesesteak
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
- Fried Rice
- Garlic Bread
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Cheesecake
- Cookie
- Jello
- Lemon Pound Cake
Amenities
The Cridersville campus offers a variety of amenities to suit active lifestyles. Outdoors, residents can enjoy a range of facilities, including paved roads for walking and biking, a fishing pond, shuffleboard courts, a picnic area, and a gazebo and pavilion, all set amid the lush landscapes of the 120-acre estate. Indoors, the Life Enrichment Center features numerous venues and activities, including a fitness center, heated pool, and craft room, designed to foster community engagement and personal growth. The center also serves as a hub for social gatherings and includes a dining area, community and conference rooms, and the chaplain’s office. Open to non-residents over 55, the Life Enrichment Center provides extensive opportunities for both residents and the broader community to connect and thrive.
Amenities
- 120 Acres
- Village of Cridersville
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Life Enrichment Center
- Paved Roads
- Fishing Pond
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Picnic Area
- Gazebo
- Pavilion
- Fitness Center
- Heated Pool
- Craft Room
Activities
Activities
Otterbein Cridersville offers a vibrant array of activities designed to foster community and personal enrichment. Weekly events include Men’s Coffee Group, Adult Coloring, Bingo, Shopping, Walking and Book Clubs, Strength & Stamina sessions, Card Clubs, Choir Practice, Group Crossword, Cooking Groups, Aquatic Classes, and Worship Services. These structured activities provide residents of varying interests and abilities with excellent opportunities for engagement and social connection. Additionally, the community hosts excursions and local sightseeing trips to destinations such as concerts and museums. Whether it's enjoying a quiet book club session or taking part in active pursuits like Strength & Stamina, residents at Otterbein Cridersville can always find ways to stay active and engaged, enhancing their quality of life.
Amenities
- Men's Coffee Group
- Adult Coloring
- Bingo
- Shopping
- Walking Club
- Book Club
- Card Club
- Choir Practice
- Cooking Group
- Aquatic Class
- Worship Service
