Heather Hill

    12340 Bass Lake Road, Chardon, OH, 44024
    1.8 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Unsafe unclean rude staff transferred

    I had a horrid experience and would not recommend this facility. Staff were perfunctory, often unresponsive or rude (including profanity), dementia-unit staff seemed uninterested, and I witnessed rough, unsafe handling and no bathroom assistance; family communication and phone response were poor, the building needed deep cleaning and upgrades, and the food was awful (fried nuggets, gritty white rice, overcooked vegetables). The activities team and some therapists were helpful and improved mobility, but my ventilator-dependent loved one needed constant presence and a private room, so we left/transferred.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    1.83 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.8
    • Staff

      1.8
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      1.8
    • Value

      1.8

    Pros

    • Supportive and skilled therapists
    • Restored mobility through therapy
    • Helpful, engaged activities department
    • FaceTime visits twice a week (family contact option)
    • Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms available
    • Friendly staff reported by some families
    • Facility can accept ventilator-dependent patients (with family present)

    Cons

    • Perfunctory or uninterested staff in some units (notably dementia ward)
    • Inconsistent, uneven quality of care between staff members/shifts
    • Poor family communication and unresponsive phone
    • Rude or abusive handling by some nurses (specific complaints naming staff)
    • Specific staff misconduct reported (Cherise described as worst nurse; Lauren reported to curse when called)
    • Lack of assistance with bathroom/toileting needs
    • Safety concerns resulting in hospital transfers and immediate discharges
    • Slow response to patient needs and low staff attentiveness
    • Admissions director described as lacking care/accountability
    • Poor food quality and unhealthy menu items (fried nuggets, dirty rice, overcooked vegetables); some call food awful
    • Facility cleanliness and upkeep concerns; needs thorough cleaning and upgrades
    • Cheap/low-quality social decorations (perceived neglect of communal environment)
    • Ventilator-dependent care reportedly requires family to be present daily
    • Overall perception of an unsafe or horrid experience by some reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment is highly mixed and polarized: some reviewers describe very positive clinical outcomes and warm, family-like support from therapists and portions of the staff, while other reviewers report serious, recurring problems with basic caregiving, communication, cleanliness, and food. The most consistent positive themes are centered on therapy outcomes and certain staff or departments, whereas the most persistent negatives relate to frontline nursing care, safety, and the general facility environment.

    Care quality and safety: Reviews show a clear split. Several family members report excellent rehabilitative care — therapists who helped restore mobility and provided supportive, family-style attention — and at least one strongly recommends the facility based on therapy results. Contrasting those accounts, other reviewers describe perfunctory or uninterested care (particularly in the dementia unit), abusive handling by some staff, and a lack of assistance for essential needs such as bathroom help. There are multiple reports of slow or absent responses to patient needs, incidents that triggered hospital transfers, and at least one reviewer characterizing their stay as "unsafe" and leading to immediate discharge. Taken together, these comments indicate inconsistent clinical standards and some serious safety and dignity failures for vulnerable residents.

    Staff behavior and management: Staffing impressions range from friendly and helpful to rude, unresponsive, and even abusive. Specific allegations name individual nurses (one called "Cherise" described as the worst nurse and another called "Lauren" accused of cursing when spoken to), as well as criticism of the admissions director for a lack of care. Families note poor communication from administration and an unresponsive phone line, which compounds distress when care issues arise. The activities department is repeatedly praised as helpful, which suggests that some departments are better managed or resourced than nursing. The overall pattern is of uneven staff performance and weak management oversight — positive pockets of engagement exist, but serious lapses undermine trust and safety.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and amenities: Facility-level concerns include outdated or unupgraded areas, a need for thorough cleaning, and cheap-looking party decorations that reflect low attention to the communal environment. On the positive side, private rooms with their own bathrooms are available, which families appreciate. However, complaints about cleanliness and general upkeep are prominent enough to raise concerns about infection control and resident comfort.

    Dining and nutrition: Multiple reviewers criticize the food quality and menu choices, calling meals unhealthy or unappetizing (examples include fried chicken nuggets, "dirty" white rice, and overcooked vegetables). Some reviewers say the food is merely "okay," while others call it "awful." These repeated negative comments suggest that dining services are a consistent area for improvement.

    Communication and family engagement: Family communication appears problematic in several reports: unreturned phone calls, poor responsiveness from staff and management, and statements that families must be present daily for ventilator-dependent residents. On the other hand, the facility does provide FaceTime visits twice a week for some residents, which is appreciated. The mixed signals around communication indicate that policies are either inconsistently applied or not sufficient for families’ needs.

    Notable patterns and takeaways: The reviews show a bifurcated experience — strong rehabilitative care and helpful activities on one side, and concerning clinical, safety, and customer service failures on the other. These issues appear to vary by unit, shift, or individual staff members rather than being uniformly distributed. That inconsistency is itself a major problem: families cannot reliably predict the level of care their loved ones will receive. Serious allegations (abusive handling, named staff misconduct, hospital transfers, and immediate discharges) warrant urgent attention from facility leadership and, if accurate, corrective action.

    In summary, prospective families should weigh the facility’s evidenced strengths in therapy and certain staff against reported weaknesses in nursing consistency, cleanliness, food quality, and communication. If considering this facility, ask for specific information about the dementia unit and current nursing staffing/oversight, request recent inspection or incident records, arrange to meet the clinical manager, and verify policies for ventilator-dependent residents and toileting assistance. The reviews suggest potential for good rehabilitative outcomes but also reveal significant risks that require direct clarification and assurances before placement.

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    About Heather Hill

    Heather Hill Care Communities is a senior living community located in Chardon, Ohio, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to support seniors in various stages of their lives. This community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and other supportive options tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. With an emphasis on enhancing the quality of life, Heather Hill is dedicated to creating a welcoming and vibrant environment where seniors can feel comfortable and cared for.

    One of the standout features at Heather Hill is its dedication to nutritious meals, which are planned and prepared by skilled chefs and meal planners. These professionals ensure that residents enjoy a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals in every meal. Quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation go into each dish, supporting both the health and enjoyment of residents and making dining an eagerly anticipated experience.

    Life at Heather Hill is enriched by a robust array of activities designed to engage residents socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The community goes above and beyond to offer a variety of programs and events that foster connection, personal growth, and a lively atmosphere. From group classes and social gatherings to intellectually stimulating events, every effort is made to ensure that each resident has access to opportunities for engagement and enjoyment.

    Heather Hill Care Communities is also recognized for its supportive team, whose friendliness helps create a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The staff at Heather Hill stands out for their helpfulness, kindness, and genuine joy in serving the residents and each other. This spirit of warmth and camaraderie helps to foster a close-knit, happy community, making Heather Hill a comforting and inviting place for seniors to live.

    Designed to support seniors across a range of needs, Heather Hill offers a comprehensive continuum of care, including specialized memory care and skilled nursing services. The community’s approach is centered on providing compassionate support and an engaging lifestyle, enabling residents to maintain dignity and independence as they age. Each element of Heather Hill, from its dining services to its activities and staff, is thoughtfully designed with the well-being of its residents in mind.

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