Briarfield at Ashley Circle sits at 5291 Ashley Circle in Austintown, Ohio, and offers a mix of senior care options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and the place feels warm and steady, and the staff members always seem trained and attentive with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses present all day and night under medical doctor supervision, and you'll find a total of 98 units and 108 licensed beds, so there's support for people who are mostly independent but need a bit of help or those needing full nursing care, and there are also respite and hospice services for families needing relief or end-of-life support. The community includes private suites added in 2021, and rooms come with cable TV, Wi-Fi, a phone, and some with kitchenettes, and the common spaces help people mingle, with a dining room, activity and gaming rooms, lounges, a fitness room, a computer center, library, and outdoor spots like gardens and courtyards, plus a beauty salon. Seniors can bring pets with them to certain apartments and can choose from one, two, three, or four-bedroom options, and the complex rents both apartments and townhomes, and the setting supports a maintenance-free lifestyle if that's what someone wants.
Families and residents can get counseling, and there's case management, emotional support, and group activities for socialization, like daily exercise, arts and crafts, and recreation that tries to be both fun and helpful for health. Medical care covers a lot: skilled nursing, medication support, pain management, wound care, intravenous therapy, and specialty services like dental, podiatry, hearing care, laboratory and X-ray services, audiology, psychiatry, and even orthotics if needed, plus a dietitian and dietary manager help with meals and nutrition, and there's help for people with memory problems-residents with Alzheimer's or other dementia get programs with safety, individual care plans, and activities just for their needs. There's also rehabilitation therapy, including physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapies for folks recovering from illness or surgery, and staff aim to promote healing and comfort, while keeping residents' dignity and independence in mind. Housekeeping, laundry, meals, and linen services come included, and transportation's available, with both community transportation and help arranging rides outside the facility. The staff speak English, and there's a concierge for those who need extra help navigating services or daily tasks. Briarfield at Ashley Circle's certified and licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, and though it sometimes reaches maximum capacity and can't always take new residents right away, the team stays committed to offering care that fits people's medical, social, and personal needs, in a way that feels respectful and calm for both long-term and short-term stays. The facility's operated by Briarfield Health Care Centers, and people often say the environment offers both structure and flexibility, and the atmosphere's meant to help residents and families feel as safe and comfortable as possible.