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Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center

1854 Norwood Blvd

5(5 ratings)· Zanesville average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Organization type
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) with 135+ years history
Campus size
10-acre campus in Norwood Boulevard neighborhood
On-site services
Offers respite, hospice, and therapy services on-site
Nursing coverage
Provides 24-hour nursing care for residents

What Families Think

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Reviewers describe Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center as a warm, family-like nonprofit community in Zanesville where nursing staff are attentive and well trained, especially during end-of-life and long-term care stays. Families highlight the well-maintained grounds and consistent quality of care compared to other facilities they had tried. Feedback is limited to a small number of reviews, all positive.

What reviewers praise

  • Kind, knowledgeable nursing staff praised by families
  • Family-style, home-like atmosphere for residents
  • Well-maintained, beautiful grounds and buildings
  • Rated #1 in resident satisfaction in county survey
  • Consistent quality of care across long-term stays

What reviewers flag

  • Very few reviews available to judge consistency
  • No published pricing information provided

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center is a senior living community in Zanesville, Ohio offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

About 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.

Types of Care at Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center

5overall · 5 ratings combined

5★ on Google (5)

Greg McGlade

Jul 2024

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Helen Purcell staff cared for my grandmother As if they were her own family. After multiple short stays in other nursing homes in the area. We never had any issues in the years they cared for my grandmother. 100% would recommend

Katelyn O'Leary-Schweitzer

Feb 2019

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Helen Purcell was the best place for my dad in his final days. The nursing staff were always so kind, helpful, and well educated. The facility is well maintained, beautiful, and has alot of amendities to offer. It is highly recommended.

Melissa Best

Mar 2014

via Google ↗ · Report

According to a recent survey by the Ohio Department of Aging, Helen Purcell is rated #1 in resident satisfaction in Muskingum County!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center offer?

Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center located?

Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center is located at 1854 Norwood Blvd in Zanesville, Ohio.

What do families say about Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center?

Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 Google reviews. Reviewers describe Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center as a warm, family-like nonprofit community in Zanesville where nursing staff are attentive and well trained, especially during end-of-life and long-term care stays. Families highlight the well-maintained grounds and consistent quality of care compared to other facilities they had tried. Feedback is limited to a small number of reviews, all positive. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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