Ottawa Riverview Health Care Campus sits along the Portage River in Oak Harbor, Ohio, and folks know it for providing many types of senior care in a peaceful spot where you can watch sunsets or fish by the water if you like, and there's this backyard with a walking track, picnic tables, grills, and places to see wildlife, so people can enjoy fresh air and relax outside. The place runs short-term rehab services, long-term nursing care, assisted living, memory care, adult day care, respite options for caregivers needing a break, and specialized help like wound care and therapies-physical, occupational, speech-all under one roof, so residents have many choices depending on what they need, and there's a strong focus on keeping everyone safe and comfortable with regular wellness checks, 24-hour nursing care, and an emergency response system always in place.
There's a special Cottage Cove unit set up for short-term rehab stays, made up of thirteen private suites with kitchens and laundry training, where folks work with therapists in over 3,600 square feet of renovated clinic space to help them get strong enough to return to their homes or community, and there's also a medical director and nurse practitioner overseeing health plans so residents stay on track with their needs. The facility has "The Lighthouse," a dedicated memory care section, which gives those with dementia or Alzheimer's a safe area where staff offer supportive, creative care meant to preserve dignity and optimism, and folks can join adult day programs in flexible settings if families need a trusted spot during the day.
Rooms come in private or semi-private choices, some have kitchenettes, and everyone gets laundry, housekeeping, meals, snacks, and even one free haircut a month included, so daily life stays easy, and there's communal dining if you want to share meals with friends. Activities are planned daily by the Activity Department, including exercise, games, outings, field trips, social events, yoga, stretching, and spiritual services in the Horizon Chapel, and there's a salon available, along with "Well Kept Secrets," social events, group exercise classes, and even a hot tub spa, so there's usually something to do whether you want company or quiet time.
The campus accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and Veterans Aid benefits, and works with the local Veterans Affairs for inpatient care, and being county-owned but financially independent, it relies on different payments but stays focused on serving community members; renovations and campus improvements happen thanks to careful planning and local support. Staff includes nurses, therapists, social workers, nutrition managers, and a detailed admissions team, all helping coordinate care and keep families informed. Nutrition gets attention from trained staff-there's a dietary manager and diet technician making sure meals match special needs-and social workers like Meleny Bonnell help with placement and discharge planning.
Facilities include a Town Square Front Lobby, chapel, clinic, well-organized records, personal care services, and a strong support team, so families visiting can get a sense that everyone's aiming for comfort and respect, and things keep running with the help of regular communication through newsletters and a friendly staff. Overall, Ottawa Riverview Health Care Campus sets up senior living with multiple care levels and a calm riverfront setting, offering everyday support, special programs like "The Lighthouse" and Cottage Cove, and activities that help keep folks feeling part of a community with dignity and safety.
