Ohio Living Quaker Heights sits out on four well-kept country acres in Warren County, Ohio, and opened back in 1972 as the first nursing home in the area, growing bigger over the years and now operated by Ohio Living since fall 2018, with a strong connection to its original Quaker roots. The facility has 66 certified beds and offers many levels of care, from assisted living and memory care to skilled nursing and rehabilitation, all within a nonprofit setup that gets support from a volunteer Board of Trustees and the larger Ohio Living Communities network. Management duties shifted over the years, first to Holly Papanek in May 2019 and later to Drew Burnett in May 2022, and the community's nurse turnover rate sits at 56.8% with about 4.52 nurse hours provided per resident each day. Inspection reports show some deficiencies over time in areas like food procurement, resident rights, and care planning.
Residents here have choices between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, some with kitchenettes and private baths fitted with grab bars and bench seats, plus all units have emergency call systems, individual controls for heating and air, basic cable, and most utilities included, and everything from maintenance and housekeeping to snow removal gets taken care of. Meals come with options for kosher and vegetarian diets, and the dining rooms serve chef-prepared food, which helps take the weight off residents when it comes to meal planning and preparation. People who use wheelchairs can get around because rooms have accessible showers and tubs, and the grounds offer paved walking paths, enclosed courtyards, gardens, and outdoor sitting spots with a bit of a country feel, as well as pet-friendly spaces where dogs and cats can live, so long as dogs meet weight requirements.
Beyond the rooms, Quaker Heights runs a full calendar of social, recreational, and spiritual programs, with an on-site chapel for services and spiritual needs, though some days activities may be limited or unscheduled. The wellness center comes with a pool, classes, and basic fitness equipment, and there are indoor lounges, recreation centers, a games room, and a beauty shop for hair care. Residents can use scheduled local transportation, resident parking, and even get close to bus lines, and the place does partner with Concierge at Home, so you see extra cleaning, laundry, or tech help when needed, usually at discounted rates.
The community offers help for people who need support in daily routines-assistance with walking, bathing, transfers, medication reminders, and ongoing health assessments. There's around-the-clock staff, including awake staff for emergencies, and health support covers diabetes care with insulin injections, sliding scales, care for incontinence if manageable, and Alzheimer's memory care in a special secured unit using alarms and tech like bracelets to help prevent wandering. There's visiting health professionals-nurses, doctors on call, podiatrists, dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists-and a rehab unit for people who need that extra help returning to health after illness or injury.
All the personal services get backed by regular laundry and cleaning, plus amenities like a beauty parlor and chapel, and meals served in dining rooms or lounges to help residents stay social. If someone needs hospice, palliative care, or respite stays, those services are available, and residents can stay at Quaker Heights if their care needs grow, since the place offers light, medium, and heavy care levels, along with both long-term and short-term nursing options. Nutrition counseling and diet planning can get arranged, and ancillary health services-like pharmacy and psychiatry-are offered if needed, along with massage and aromatherapy. Every room has an emergency call button, good security with on-site monitoring, and the community is Medicaid-certified for restorative care.
The building may look plain from the outside, but the focus lands on health, safety, and dignity, with simple common spaces indoors and out, all meant to make life easier for seniors ages 55 and older, including those who want to age in place or need memory care. Nurses and staff try to keep routines familiar, especially for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, and families can find relief knowing there's supportive care on hand night and day. While the facility has earned a 4-star overall rating in Rehabilitation and Skilled Care from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it's important to mention the history of deficiencies found in state inspections related to food, resident rights, and care planning, so families may wish to stay updated with the latest reports. For seniors who want comfort, layers of medical support, social spaces, and easy access to care, Ohio Living Quaker Heights offers a steady environment with plenty of room for simple living, care, and community.
