Admissions
Transitioning to long-term neurological care is one of the most stressful decisions a family can make. Our dedicated admissions team is here to untangle the medical evaluations, waitlists, and financial complexities for you.
You Don't Have to Do This Alone
The Beechwood Home is a unique facility in Cincinnati, Ohio in that we only admit applicants with neurological disorders who are seeking long term care. We created this definitive guide to help you understand precisely how to apply for long-term care, what documents you need, and how to pay for it.
Who Determines Eligibility?
Because we are a highly specialized facility, our admission criteria are tailored to adults with significant physical or neurological deficits who require 24/7 skilled nursing or daily restorative care.
Admission Committee
The Beechwood Home's Admission Committee includes the following:
- Administrator
- Admission Coordinator
- CEO
- Director of Nursing
- Manager Financial Services
- MDS Coordinator
Resident Snapshot: Who Lives at Beechwood?
Beechwood is not a generic rest home or a short-term rehab ward. We are Ohio's only specialized, long-term non-profit residential community designed specifically for adults living with complex neurological conditions. Here is an authentic snapshot of our resident family.
Average Length of Stay
More than 6× the national nursing home average (~1.2 years). Beechwood is a true permanent home where deep, lifelong friendships and family bonds flourish.
Average Resident Age
65% of residents are under age 70. Our community enjoys adult-focused activities, art, live music, sports watch parties, and trips to Cincinnati attractions.
Wheelchair Users
100% barrier-free campus. Designed from the ground up for power chairs, tilt-in-space systems, zero-threshold entries, and specialized seating clinics.
Private Rooms (95%)
76 private suites and 2 semi-private suites, featuring individual ensuite roll-in bathrooms, picture windows, and full personalization freedom.
Male & Female Gender Ratio
An equally balanced, respectful community where men and women engage in shared hobbies, council discussions, dining, and social events.
Private Pay ($12,000 / mo)
Inclusive of 24/7 skilled nursing, therapies, room, board, and cable. Beechwood also accepts Ohio Medicaid and Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts.
Primary Neurological Diagnoses
Our clinical nursing and therapy teams are not generalized caregivers. They possess deep, specialized competencies in managing the progressive physical and cognitive stages of these conditions:
A Younger, Adult Community
Typical nursing facilities cater almost exclusively to elderly octogenarians. Beechwood is different: over 65% of our community is under age 70, creating an energetic peer culture.
Why This Matters for Families
"Before discovering Beechwood, our son felt completely out of place in a conventional nursing home where everyone was in their late eighties. At Beechwood, he has friends his own age, talks sports, paints in the art studio, and feels truly understood."
Ready to explore room options and personalized living?
Tour our 76 private rooms and see how residents personalize their spaces to feel like home.
How to Apply for Admission
Quick Contact
Send a short Quick Contact form. Our admissions coordinator will follow up to discuss needs, diagnosis, and care history.
Quick Contact or call 513-321-9294Tour
Experience our Cincinnati campus first-hand, meet the team, and view amenities.
Application & Disclosure
Complete our secure 10-page intake packet online with automatic draft saving.
Apply OnlineMedical Records Assessment
Our clinical team reviews medical records and care requirements in detail.
Admission Interview
Final interview at the facility or via site visit to prepare a personalized move-in plan.
Complete Your Intake Forms Online
When you are ready, the online packet includes the full 2026 Application for Admission (Pages 1–4) and Financial Disclosure Form (Pages 5–10) with real-time automatic calculations and printable layout.
Room Layouts & Décor Examples: Making Your Space Truly Yours
A sterile institutional room heals nobody. With 76 private rooms out of 80 total beds (95%), The Beechwood Home feels like a neighborhood of personal homes. We encourage every resident and family to bring favorite artwork, handmade quilts, comfortable armchairs, and technology to craft a warm, familiar sanctuary.
Explore 4 Popular Décor Themes
Warm Family Heritage & Keepsakes
Surround yourself with generations of love. Hand-stitched quilts made by grandchildren, framed multigenerational portrait galleries mounted securely by our staff, a cozy reading recliner for visiting family, and soft warm ambient lighting transform the room into a familiar family home.
- Multi-frame family photo wall mounted by Beechwood maintenance
- Comfortable accent recliner or glider for visiting family
- Personal bedside console for photo albums, bibles, and keepsakes
What to Bring
- •Bedding: Favorite quilts, colorful comforters, and pillows
- •Photos & Art: Framed family photos and wall hangings
- •Television: 32" to 50" flat screen TV with standard 4-point wall bracket
- •Visitor Chair: Comfortable recliner or accent armchair
- •Wardrobe: Casual daywear, sweaters, sleepwear, and non-skid footwear
Provided by Beechwood
- •Adjustable Bed: Electric hospital-grade bed with specialized mattress
- •Furniture: Bedside nightstand and built-in clothes wardrobe
- •Free Cable TV: Standard cable hookup included at no monthly cost
- •Mounting Crew: In-house maintenance will hang your TV, frames, and clocks
- •Safety Call Bell: 24/7 bedside pendant and bathroom emergency pulls
Safety Guidelines
- ✕No Space Heaters / Blankets: Prohibited by Ohio healthcare fire code
- ✕No Wax Candles: Open flames forbidden; battery flameless candles welcome
- ✕No Loose Throw Rugs: Snags wheelchair tires and creates fall hazards
- •Smoke-Free Campus: Entire property is 100% smoke and vape free
- •5-Foot Path: Maintain a 60" clear turning path for motorized chairs
Compassionate Support During Your First 24 Hours
Our Admission Coordinator, Floor Supervisor, Social Services, and primary caregivers coordinate closely to ensure day one feels less like an admission and more like arriving home.
Understanding Medicaid & Long-Term Care Costs in Ohio
Navigating long-term care finances is often the highest hurdle for families. The Beechwood Home works tirelessly to help you understand exactly what coverage applies to your situation.
Required Documents Checklist
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Insurance & Medicare Cards
- Recent Hospital/Physician Records
Ohio Medicaid ( Traditional Medicaid and Managed Medicaid)
The Beechwood Home is a Medicaid-certified nursing facility in Cincinnati. Ohio Medicaid is the primary payer for room, board, and nursing care for residents who meet both medical necessity and financial eligibility requirements. We can help direct you to resources to understand the Medicaid spend-down process.
VA Contract
The Beechwood Home accepts VA Contracts to help cover care expenses for eligible veterans. We coordinate directly with the Veterans Administration to streamline approval and ensure veterans receive the specialized long-term neurological care they deserve.
Private Pay
We accept private payment for residential care. Additionally, our business office has deep experience billing traditional commercial insurance plans, Medicaid Managed Care organizations, and executing coverage via Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) policies.
Managed Medicare Plans
Our facility is not in network for any managed Medicare plans at this time. Some Residents elect to bill their private insurance as an out of network benefit. Transition to Traditional Medicare is recommended to ensure coverage of claims.
Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions about getting admitted to our Cincinnati facility.
Limited Availability for Specialized Care
Due to the highly specialized nature of our staff-to-resident ratios and the intense neurological care required, we maintain strict capacity limits. If you believe The Beechwood Home is the right environment for your loved one, we encourage you to initiate the review process soon to secure placement.
Inquire About AvailabilityReady to Take the Next Step?
Our admissions department is strictly confidential. Send a Quick Contact form and our admissions coordinator will reach out to discuss your loved one's needs and whether The Beechwood Home is the right fit.