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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to your most pressing questions about admissions, care, and daily life at The Beechwood Home.

Navigating Admissions

We understand that seeking long-term care for a complex neurological condition can be overwhelming. Our localized Cincinnati admissions team acts as your dedicated navigators throughout this process.

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    Initial consult to assess clinical fit.

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    Financial review (Medicaid/Insurance coordination).

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    Medical records review by our clinical team.

Consultation

Admissions & Billing

Yes. The private pay rate for a room at the facility is $400/day (approximately $12,000/month). The Beechwood Home also accepts Ohio Medicaid, VA Contracts and MyCare Ohio Aetna/Molina insurance to cover this expense. Hamilton County is included in the MyCare Ohio demonstration program, which pertains to those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Current providers are Aetna and Molina.

Clinical Considerations

Varies throughout the day depending upon which shift it is.
Yes, there is a protocol of approval to allow individuals to keep their own MD. However this is not feasible for most individuals as their current doctor cannot comply with requirements to be available 24/7.
Yes.
Yes - Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy.
The facility offers a variety of specialized diets as it pertains to texture and consistency, as well as, low sodium, low calorie and low sugar. The facility will consult with potential residents to discuss gluten free and vegetarian diet preferences.

Life at Beechwood

Residents and families are encouraged to personalize their room with pictures, plants, mementos, and other items to make for a homey atmosphere. We discourage residents from keeping valuable items, such as expensive jewelry and large sums of money, in their rooms. The facility cannot take responsibility for such items.
A wide range of activities are offered at the facility. Please see the Activities page for more information.
Yes.
We have an in-house laundry facility, but families can choose to take their loved ones' laundry home.
Alternates are available for each meal if a resident is not keen on the item for a specific meal.
Yes. Meetings occur once a month.
Cable is provided by the facility. Residents bring their own TVs, optional wall mount, 4 point preferred. Phone and internet are available through Cincinnati Bell. This is not an included service.
Dental care, vision care, podiatry services, hearing services, and a hair/beauty salon are all offered in the facility.
The facility contracts with a local ambulance company for transportation needs. Family members also have the option to transport loved ones via private vehicles (as appropriate).
Yes. We offer services for several denominations.
All exterior doors to our facility are locked. This gives us the ability to monitor our building so that we can be sure of who enters, exits and is in our facility at all times. We also have both interior and exterior cameras and a security guard onsite to ensure the safety of our residents, their families and our staff.
Yes, several support groups are offered in-house, see activity calendar for details.

General Questions

Our facility primarily consists of private rooms, along with a select number of semi-private rooms, providing an intimate and personalized care environment.
Beechwood is located in the Hyde Park area of Cincinnati Ohio. Mail should be addressed as:
The Beechwood Home
Attn: [Resident Name] Room No. [XXX]
2140 Pogue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Yes, please see our Careers page.
Yes, please see our Volunteering page.
No, Beechwood is a smoke-free facility which means there is no smoking in the facility or anywhere on the premises.
There are no formal visiting hours at the facility. We encourage family members to visit whenever their schedule permits. The facility does ask that visitors take note of the time and keep noise at a minimum during sleeping hours.
Yes, for a minimal fee.
The Beechwood Home is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, long-term care skilled nursing facility. We specialize in providing high quality, long-term care together with advanced restorative therapies and specialized neurological nursing.
Children of all ages can visit anytime.
We would love for your family pet to come visit. Please remember to clean up after them and take the proper safety measures at all times. All pets are to be kept on a leash and should have all current vaccinations.

Experience It Personally

The best way to understand the 'Beechwood Difference' is to walk our halls. We encourage prospective residents and their families to schedule a private tour of our specialized therapy suites and resident living areas.

Still have questions?

Our admissions and administrative teams are localized right here in Cincinnati and are standing by to guide your family through the process.

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As a non-profit organization, we rely on the philanthropy of people like you to fund extraordinary quality-of-life enhancements for our residents facing severe neurological disorders.