Caprice Health Care Center stands out in northeast Ohio for its unique expertise in caring for clinically complex, high-acuity patients. With a focus on both short- and long-term stays, as well as subacute services, Caprice offers a full continuum of care to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The facility has undergone a recent transformation to create a vibrant and supportive environment, shaking off the traditional expectations of a nursing home by fostering community, enrichment, and individualized attention that ensures each resident receives person-centered care every day.
Renowned as a frontrunner in pulmonology and respiratory care, Caprice Health Care Center has been providing ventilator care and specialized support for more than two decades, making it one of the first and only locations in the region to offer this level of service. A team of in-house experts includes a full-time respiratory therapist and a part-time night respiratory therapist, supported by highly experienced nursing staff skilled in ventilator and tracheostomy care. Pulmonologists round weekly and are available around the clock, bringing advanced pulmonary and critical care directly to residents. The presence of these medical professionals, along with advanced specialties in the treatment of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep disorders, COPD, asthma, lung cancer, and other pulmonary concerns, highlights Caprice’s capacity to deliver care to patients who often require services beyond what other facilities provide. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including chest x-ray, CT scans, mechanical ventilator management, pulmonary evaluation for surgery, and pulmonary function testing, are also available to support residents’ medical needs.
The approach at Caprice emphasizes restoring and maintaining residents’ health so they can return to their daily lives and the things they love. Whether it involves skilled nursing, memory care, or rehabilitation, residents benefit from evidence-based programs and therapies tailored to maximize outcomes, promote long-term success, and uplift their quality of life. The activity offerings at the center are deliberately diverse, encouraging residents to participate according to their interests, abilities, and energy levels. This commitment to active engagement helps to nurture dignity, self-esteem, and ongoing life enrichment for each individual.
At Caprice Health Care Center, individualized attention and compassion are hallmarks of the daily experience. The environment is deliberately crafted to feel like home—warm, inviting, and supportive—where every resident is recognized as a unique individual with their own story, preferences, and needs. The dedication of the highly trained staff ensures that each aspect of resident care is addressed with expertise and empathy, making Caprice a place where residents can truly thrive.