Hearth & Home at Harding sits in Springfield, Ohio, and offers assisted living and memory care for adults aged 55 and up with a smaller, cozy feel where residents and staff know each other's names, and you might find neighbors chatting in social nooks or by the fireplace room, warming their hands and reading a book. The facility supports a wide range of care needs from light help with daily tasks up to heavy care, including care for folks who need regular transfers using mechanical lifts or help managing incontinence, diabetic care like insulin shots and blood sugar checks, and even total care for those with memory loss or major behavior issues, with a memory care section that tries to limit confusion and wandering. Nurses and aides stay awake and on site 24 hours a day for emergencies, and there's an emergency call system with personal pendants, so help's close and quick, and a doctor's on call with visiting nurses, therapists, and specialists like podiatrists checking in regularly.
Meals come with a focus on home-style cooking, made-to-order breakfasts, and choices for kosher or vegetarian diets, and the kitchen tries to honor favorite recipes and personal preferences when filling the dining areas with three meals a day plus snacks to keep everyone's nutrition up, and if someone wants help with feeding or special meal prep, staff provide that too. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services help with chores, and staff assist with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and moving around, aiming to let each resident stay as independent as possible for as long as possible as part of their aging in place philosophy. Wheelchair-accessible showers, all-inclusive rent or rent plus care fees, and help with things like medication reminders, pharmacy services, appointment scheduling, or even financial guidance-like help with insurance, financial aid, or home sale-are all offered quietly and practically as needs arise.
The building's not flashy but it's clean and well-kept, with simple indoor common areas, a few entertainment spots with games, crafts, movies with popcorn, cable TV, and a fitness room for daily exercise, along with a lovely courtyard garden where you'll find swings and bird feeders if the weather's good, or residents baking or gardening together. Onsite and offsite activities exist, including shopping trips, park visits, outings to county fairs, and family nights with meals and music, though there aren't always scheduled activities posted. Hearth & Home at Harding gives respite care and adult day services for those who need a safe place for a few hours or days, and hospice services are available for those at the end of life, with a respect for individual wishes like DNR orders. Staff can help with bedding down, escorting to meals or events, and even do room checks at night, aiming for safety and comfort.
Residents can have pets, enjoy parking, and use free transportation for appointments or outings, and there's special amenities like a salon, veteran's aid help, and social, educational, and spiritual activities. The team tries to bring a kind touch and a bit of humor to help residents feel belonging, and families find communication and supports here too, including family councils and relocation help. Hearth & Home at Harding stands as a licensed small community where people find good care, familiar faces, and a steady place to live that changes with their needs. Visitors are encouraged to schedule tours to see the environment, daily routines, meal options, and activities for themselves, and while it isn't full of luxury extras, many find the hometown feeling, personalized care, and simple comforts just right.
