Fairmount Health Center, situated in Willoughby, Ohio, operates as a nursing home within The Fairmount—a continuing care retirement community associated with Ohio Living Breckenridge Village. The facility delivers a range of care options including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized memory care. Residents have access to private and semi-private accommodations, as well as therapeutic and wellness programs. Fairmount Health Center integrates both clinical and supportive services designed to assist older adults with various needs.

The care services at Fairmount Health Center cover a wide spectrum, supporting residents with complex medical and daily living requirements. Nursing staff are available to provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The medical support structure includes ambulatory care, medication management, pain management, and wellness checks. Incontinence care and ostomy care are offered, and residents requiring oxygen therapy or pulmonary rehabilitation can be accommodated. Health and wellness programs, hospice care, respite care, and a mental wellness program are part of the ongoing support. Additional therapeutic services address conditions such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes management, headaches, and depression. Rehabilitation is a focus with comprehensive physical therapy, dental care, podiatry, and access to a therapy room. Specialized equipment and support, such as the Care Innovations QuietCare system and electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR), enhance resident safety and efficiency of medication delivery.

Amenities at Fairmount Health Center include a barber/beauty salon, regular wellness checks, access to clubs and community engagement, and yoga sessions. The center provides dental and pharmacy services. Residents speak a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and German, which facilitates communication and cultural sensitivity within the community.

Transportation services are available for both medical and non-medical needs. Complimentary transportation is offered for residents, with additional transportation available at cost for other requirements. These services support access to medical appointments, therapy sessions, local hospitals such as Alton Memorial Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital, as well as non-medical outings and errands in the community.

Resident and family feedback reflects a generally positive experience with Fairmount Health Center’s independent living, wellness amenities, and engaged staff, with particular appreciation for the rehabilitation and therapy programs, social activities, dining options, and a secure environment. Some negative reviews cite inconsistencies in staffing, particularly in nursing and post-acute units, as well as concerns with communication, response times, and isolated staff conduct issues. Transition periods, such as changes in facility ownership, have also led to concerns about staffing and food quality. Despite these challenges, long-term residents often value the facility’s continuing care model and the support they receive as their care needs change. Independent and rehab residents especially note beneficial outcomes and a positive community atmosphere.

Costs at this community start at $1,695 and range up to $7,878. The average price in the community is $4,786, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,046. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.