Briar Hill Health Care Residence sits on a peaceful ten-acre property in the countryside of Middlefield, Ohio, right in the heart of a large Amish community, and it's known for offering several levels of care, so folks will find options like independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and skilled nursing. The place's a small and comfortable community, and people say the staff are friendly, caring, and joyful, doing their best to keep residents and families happy, and staff members bring together over 100 years of combined experience working with seniors. The facility belongs to Ohman Family Living and is managed by Christian Ohman, and it's a Catholic residence, holding to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
There's a quiet, warm feeling throughout, with pretty interiors, outdoor patios, a garden, walking paths, and even a cascading waterfall, plus things like a movie theatre, a beauty salon and barber, and just some nice spaces to relax like a living room, screened porch, and family rooms. Folks who live independently get features like full kitchens, laundry, dining rooms, and regular housekeeping and laundry, and assisted living has private or two-room suites with their own bathrooms, in-suite kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and built-in safety features. The community offers pet-friendly policies, is handicap accessible, and everyone can use the high-speed internet around the place.
Briar Hill covers a lot of care needs, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation, hospice care, long-term care, respiratory services like modern ventilators and 24/7 respiratory therapists, plus physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There's a transitional care unit for people who need short-term rehab, with 24 private rooms, its own gym, and a special dining area, while the memory care programs focus on keeping residents safe, with extra measures to prevent wandering and support those who get confused or need help with daily tasks. Care at Briar Hill always includes 24-hour supervision, help with bathing and dressing, medication support, and coordination with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare partners.
The facility puts effort into making sure residents have good meals, with a focus on healthy, nutritious choices, and the kitchen uses quality ingredients. Activities keep people busy if they want, with music events, movie nights, seasonal celebrations like Halloween, and daily programs for exercise, crafts, or social time, and community-sponsored activities and transportation help folks get out and around. People highlight the gentle atmosphere and note that Briar Hill is recognized among the Best of Senior Living for care and support. Briar Hill's pricing isn't public, though it's known for being more affordable than similar places in the area, and it's a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so residents can change levels of care without leaving. The reviews online give it 2.0 stars from four people, and most of these reviews are from verified visitors or families.
