Ohio Living Breckenridge Village sits in a pretty spot and lets seniors pick from several care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, a skilled nursing home that takes Medicare and Medicaid, and home health or hospice services, so people can find what suits them as their needs change. The campus has about 72 certified beds and around 62 residents a day, and the nurse staffing stands at 4.70 hours per resident per day, which sits above the state average, while nurse turnover comes in lower than what most places see at 44.6%. Laurence Gumina has managed the facility since December 2011, keeping things under Ohio Living Communities, a non-profit. Past inspection reports show some problems with pharmacy service, resident rights, gradual dose reductions, non-drug interventions, and allowing residents to see survey results or communicate with advocacy groups, but the place still has ratings like 5 stars for skilled care from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and holds awards for senior living.
The place offers many choices, with living options like ranch homes, Brownstones, North Apartments, and Shafer/Schweitzer House, single-story places with extra touches like balconies, sunrooms, heated floors, and underground parking, plus kitchens and storage, so there's space whether someone wants to live alone or with help. Services cover a lot, including 12-16 hour nursing with a 24-hour call system, diabetic care, medication management, non-ambulatory and incontinence care, palliative medicine, and help after surgery or illness. Staff help with daily activities, laundry (even dry cleaning), housekeeping, bathing, meals, and organizing move-ins or appointments. There's scheduled transportation for outings, appointments, and all utilities except phone and cable in memory care. The memory care program gets special mention, as the studios use tools like Lucynt for movement and cognitive games, BBET therapies, and the I'm Still Here® method, providing a homelike, low-stress setup aimed at reducing wandering and confusion, and the team trains in dementia care through the Hearthstone Institute.
Residents get meals prepared by a professional chef, all-day dining restaurant style, with care for special diets or allergies, plus daily snacks. The facility includes amenities like the Veale Wellness and Aquatic Center, fitness room, spa, movie theater, library, outdoor paths and gardens, and spaces for music, art, and games, and even heated underground parking so winters go a bit easier. Programs run every day, with movie nights, music, art, games, and resident-run activities, alongside wellness and fitness events at the Nason Center and the Veale Center to keep people active. Community pets add comfort, and families find a welcoming atmosphere, with staff known for friendly, helpful attitudes and for treating each person with dignity and patience through gentle communication.
The place takes care to keep residents safe, using emergency alert systems, sprinklers, and smoke alarms, while tailoring care to what's needed, from simple help and companionship at home to high levels of medical and memory help, and offers family and resident councils to hear concerns and suggestions. Extra fees apply if someone needs more intense support than usual. Every living space has private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable, Wi-Fi, and personal touches like carpets and window treatments, and the memory care rooms are pre-wired and designed to feel homey.
Ohio Living Breckenridge Village aims to offer reliable, varied senior care. It puts effort into dignity, steady routines, and a positive, comfortable environment, while keeping safety, wellness, and engagement in mind through changing health needs, though some inspection reports show it still has room for improvement in several areas.
