Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center

Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Zanesville, Ohio, operated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with over 135 years of history serving residents in Southeastern Ohio. Located on 10 acres in the Norwood Boulevard neighborhood, the community offers three living arrangements: Garden Suites and Legacy Living for independent or minimally assisted residents, and the Shinnick Center for memory care, respite, hospice, therapy, and long-term stays.

The community provides 24-hour nursing care and assistance with daily activities including bathing, dressing, laundry, and housekeeping. Onsite medical services are available to residents, and the facility emphasizes a family-style atmosphere where residents develop close friendships with one another and staff.

Helen Purcell offers residents access to various programs and amenities designed to foster social engagement and create lasting connections within the community. The facility maintains a home-like environment with gardens and outdoor spaces across its nature-rich grounds, creating what residents describe as a mansion-like setting.