Highbanks Care Center

Highbanks Care Center sits over on Lazelle Road in Columbus, Ohio, and has 56 beds in a secure facility where they offer both short-term rehab and long-term care with skilled nursing available around the clock, so folks get help no matter the time, and you'll find registered nurses, licensed therapists, and dietitians on their team, which is led by Foundations Health Solutions, and they tend to focus on each person's needs and choices, letting residents pick their own times to wake, eat, bathe, and go to therapy, which is something you don't often see in care centers. The place provides all sorts of services like assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home care, home care, respite care, continuing care, personal assistance, and adult care, and they're one of the few places around Columbus to focus so much on person-centered care. Residents can get hospice and palliative care, with extra comfort and symptom support for serious or life-limiting illnesses, plus mental health treatment for things such as dementia, depression, sleep issues, and more, so they help with both physical and mental challenges. Therapy services are all on-site, so there's physical therapy for strength and movement, occupational therapy for daily activities after an illness or hospital stay, and speech therapy for swallowing or talking problems, available every day of the week, and there's a therapy gym where people can go to unwind and work with therapists. They help people recover from strokes, give support after surgeries, work on cardiovascular issues, and offer both nutritional support and surgical recovery help, too. They've also got doctors coming in for dental, hearing, and foot care as part of MedONE Physicians Services, plus a concierge service and help for anyone who needs Medicaid application assistance. Meals come out in a restaurant-style dining room with a homelike feel, the rooms are spacious and have modern TVs, and there are communal spaces for residents to make friends, join activities, or head outside to get some sun and fresh air. Highbanks Care Center has beauty services to help residents feel good, hosts a range of activities for fun and socializing, and encourages engagement so folks can feel fulfilled and connected to others. Tours are offered, so anyone who's interested can come by, meet the staff, and see what daily life looks like in this community rooted in Ohio, where respect, comfort, and personal dignity are part of their "Culture of Care."