Hearth & Home at El Camino, commonly referred to as Hearth and Home Springfield, is an assisted living and memory care community located in Springfield, Ohio. The facility offers both private and semi-private accommodations and is designed to support individuals who require varying levels of assistance with daily living activities. Hearth and Home Springfield provides a setting that supports residents’ independence while offering supervision and individualized care.

The primary care offered at Hearth and Home Springfield is assisted living, with additional specialized programs for memory care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, diabetes care, medication management, and podiatry services. The memory care unit provides programs and staff support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, focusing on safety, routine, and cognitive engagement. The staff is trained to assist with incontinence management and can support residents who need help with ambulation or who use mobility aids. Residents with diabetes receive monitoring of their condition and assistance with blood glucose checks and insulin administration as needed. Medication management is available, including secure storage, administration, and monitoring of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Podiatry services are accessible for routine and preventative foot care. The community also accepts residents with certain psychiatric conditions; staff are available to help support residents’ behavioral and psychological needs as appropriate within an assisted living environment.

The facility can provide residents with full assistance for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Staff members accommodate a wide range of resident needs for help with activities of daily living, ensuring support for those who require hands-on assistance.

Transportation at Hearth and Home Springfield is available through complimentary community-provided services. This transportation is intended for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as outings or errands, dependent on residents’ schedules and requirements.

Resident and family reviews of Hearth and Home Springfield present mixed perspectives regarding care quality and staffing. Some family members describe the staff as helpful and professional, highlighting good care, facility cleanliness, and quality food services. Positive reviews commend the friendliness of caregivers and express satisfaction with the environment. In contrast, feedback from several former employees raises concerns about management responsiveness, training, workplace morale, and staffing levels. Reports from these sources include observations that some residents have experienced neglect, particularly during overnight shifts, due to inattentive or inadequately trained staff, and that residents were occasionally left unattended or in soiled conditions. These reviews also mention frequent staff turnover and perceived management inattention to employee and resident needs. Overall, the feedback reflects disparities between family satisfaction with care delivery and some staff members’ experiences within the work environment. As of mid-2024, no major changes or developments in service offerings at Hearth and Home Springfield have been reported.

Costs at this community start at $2,340 and range up to $7,696. The average price in the community is $5,018, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,068. The cost of assisted living 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.