You truly never know what you’ll find hiding in Ohio.

If you’ve ever heard of The Lantern of Chagrin Valley, then you likely know it isn’t your typical nursing home. Designed to look exactly like a peaceful, 1940s neighborhood inside, life here is pleasant, refreshing and special for residents. A tour here will impress you. Take a look:

Tucked away in the charming town of Chagrin Falls, you’d never know this senior care and assisted living space was hiding something truly unique inside.

Lantern of Madison/YouTube screenshot You’ll find it at 5277 Chillicothe Rd. in Chagrin Falls.

This definitely isn’t your typical assisted living environment. Life here is meant to be vibrant and cherished.

Lantern Of Chagrin Valley/Facebook According to the establishment’s website, each resident participates in the “Svayus” program, which is Sanskrit for “life with vigor”.

Designed specifically for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, this nursing home is designed to look like a 1940s neighborhood, rather than a nursing home.

Lantern Of Chagrin Valley/Facebook There are even special fiber optics in the ceiling to give the halls an illusion of daylight and a starry sky at night.

Each room is designed to look like a home with a front porch or storefronts where friends can gather.

Lantern Of Chagrin Valley/Facebook You might even hear some sound effects in the background such as bird’s chirping.

In addition to daily classes, The Lantern aims to foster a therapeutic environment. Residents here are given some truly unique opportunities.

Lantern Of Chagrin Valley/Facebook From the green grass carpet and rocking chairs, to the front porches and lamp posts, a tour here will make you forget you’re actually strolling through a nursing home.

And of course, the setting always reflects the current season with some homey decor.

Lantern Of Chagrin Valley/Facebook Pretty neat, right?

For a virtual tour of The Lantern Of Chagrin Valley, check out the short video below:

 

Lantern of Madison/YouTube screenshot

You’ll find it at 5277 Chillicothe Rd. in Chagrin Falls.

Lantern Of Chagrin Valley/Facebook

According to the establishment’s website, each resident participates in the “Svayus” program, which is Sanskrit for “life with vigor”.

There are even special fiber optics in the ceiling to give the halls an illusion of daylight and a starry sky at night.

You might even hear some sound effects in the background such as bird’s chirping.

From the green grass carpet and rocking chairs, to the front porches and lamp posts, a tour here will make you forget you’re actually strolling through a nursing home.

Pretty neat, right?

Did you know about this nursing home? For more information about The Lantern of Chagrin Valley, visit their website here. Let us know what you think!

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