The Normandy

Orlean family-owned CCRC since 1986 on 30-plus wooded, lakefront acres, with 'Breakwater' independent living and 'Lakeside' assisted living.

The Normandy, at 22701 Lake Road in Rocky River, has been family-owned by the Orlean family since 1986, giving it a multi-decade record under the same ownership. The campus sits on more than 30 wooded acres along Lake Erie, a considerably larger and more scenic footprint than most senior living communities in the Cleveland metro area, and offers a full continuum of care.

Independent living at the community is branded 'Breakwater,' assisted living is branded 'Lakeside,' and the campus also includes skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, making The Normandy a full continuing care retirement community where residents can transition between levels of service without leaving the campus, all under the same family ownership since 1986.

Its Lake Road address and 30-plus-acre wooded, lakefront setting distinguish The Normandy from other CCRCs in this guide that operate on smaller, more conventional suburban lots, and its location in Rocky River places it among several other assisted living and memory care communities profiled here along the Center Ridge Road and Detroit Road corridors. For families prioritizing a family-owned CCRC with a substantial, scenic lakefront campus and clearly branded independent living and assisted living neighborhoods, The Normandy is one of the more distinctive options covered in this guide.

Short answer

The Normandy is an independent living provider at 22701 Lake Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116, in Cuyahoga County.

Location and contact

Community	The Normandy
Care type	Independent Living
Address	22701 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
County	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Website	Official site

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Consumer-facing quality information: Ohio Department of Aging Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (consumer-facing information on assisted living and nursing homes; not a CMS-style star rating)
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Rocky River in context

Rocky River sits between Lakewood and Westlake in the West Side lakefront corridor, an established residential area with senior housing options along the Detroit Road corridor.

Other independent living options near Rocky River

Judson Manor — Cleveland
Eliza Bryant Village — Cleveland
Saint Luke's Manor — Cleveland
Garrett Square Senior Apartments — Cleveland
O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood — Lakewood
Mount Alverna Village — Parma

Listing details verified 2026-07-21 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.

Questions Cleveland families ask

What veterans' benefits exist to help pay for senior care in Ohio?

Beyond VA Aid & Attendance, which supplements a veteran's pension based on unreimbursed medical expenses, eligible veterans may access VA-run or VA-contracted home care, adult day health care, and in some cases VA community living centers, depending on service-connected status and local VA facility availability. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is the primary VA hub for benefits navigation in the region.

How do I help my parent transition after a dementia diagnosis in Cleveland?

Start with an honest conversation about safety, daily functioning, and the parent's own wishes, and use the diagnosis as an opportunity to establish or confirm powers of attorney while the person can still participate in the decision. From there, evaluate whether in-home support, adult day care, or a memory care special care unit, with its required OAC 3701-16-07(F)(5) disclosure, best matches current needs, since dementia care needs typically evolve over time rather than settling at one level.

What is respite care and how do I access it in the Cleveland area?

Respite care provides short-term, temporary care for a senior so their regular family caregiver can rest, travel, or handle other responsibilities, delivered either in-home, at an adult day program, or as a short overnight stay in a licensed facility. Ohio's PASSPORT waiver covers some respite services for eligible participants, and the Area Agency on Aging serving your county, Western Reserve or Direction Home Akron Canton, can help identify local respite options and any available funding.

Location and contact

Rocky River in context

Other independent living options near Rocky River

Questions Cleveland families ask

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