Heatherdowns Rehab & Residential Care Center, located in Toledo, Ohio, is a facility that provides skilled nursing home services as its primary care option, supplemented by assisted living services for individuals with varying needs. The center is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since June 15, 1989. It accommodates approximately 77 residents and offers a range of care services, including long-term residential support and short-term rehabilitation. The facility employs licensed nurses and utilizes care plans tailored to individual needs, supporting residents with full assistance in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Medical and therapeutic services at Heatherdowns include wound care, IV therapies, tracheostomy (trach) care, stroke recovery programs, cardiac care, and memory care for residents with cognitive challenges. Onsite therapy teams provide occupational, physical, and speech therapy, while additional clinical services like medication coordination help ensure residents’ treatment regimens are managed appropriately. The center also offers specialized vision, hearing, dental, and podiatry care to address routine and preventive health needs. Hospice care is available for those requiring end-of-life support, and both resident and family counseling programs are provided to help navigate health changes and care planning.
To enhance daily living, Heatherdowns includes amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning, and social opportunities through clubs and community activities. Resident and family councils are available for advocacy and communication. Facility reviews from residents and their families are highly mixed: While some individuals emphasize attentive staff, a comfortable environment, and satisfaction with care and cleanliness, others express significant concerns about staff responsiveness, consistency in meeting medical needs—especially wound care, pain management, and hygiene—and adequacy of communication. Some reports describe insufficient staffing, lapses in medication management, and delays in addressing urgent issues, suggesting variability in care quality and oversight. These contrasting perspectives suggest that families and prospective residents should conduct thorough research and remain actively involved in monitoring care during residence at this facility.
Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $7,011. The average price in the community is $5,256, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,356. 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.