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Families describe a mixed experience at Ohman Family Living at Briar, with many praising the warmth and competence of nursing, therapy, and dietary staff, while a few report serious lapses in day-to-day care and communication. Reviews range from highly positive accounts of rehab and long-term care to one deeply troubling account involving falls and unanswered call requests.
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Ohman Family Living at Briar is a senior living community in Middlefield, Ohio offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 69 reviews.
Ohman Family Living at Briar is an assisted living community in Middlefield, Ohio, offering a range of care levels from independent living to long-term care. The community features a new transitional care unit with 24 private rooms, a therapy gym, and separate dining for short-term rehab patients.
The community emphasizes personalized care tailored to residents' individual needs, including laundry services and daily meals prepared on-site from scratch by kitchen staff. Dining incorporates chef-inspired cuisine as part of the community's overall approach to gracious living.
Ohman Family Living at Briar sits in the heart of one of the world's largest Amish communities, with shopping, dining, and small-town amenities within walking distance. The campus features tree-lined footpaths, three outdoor patios, and a cascading waterfall, integrating the surrounding Amish countryside into the residents' outdoor spaces.
The facility is situated as a staple in Middlefield Village, providing residents access to the character and convenience of small-town life alongside structured care services designed for aging adults with varying care needs.
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Bill & Jodi Almstead
Jul 2026
My mom, Lil Rauch passed away at Briar on July 1. I was so very pleased with the staff there. I have never met a more caring group of people. I was never worried that she was not being taken care of. She loved everyone of the staff and I think they genuinely loved her. Please know that I appreciate everyone of you and the care that you gave mom.
Kitty
May 2026
OHMAN in Middlefield, Ohio. I've heard some good things about the higher staff, the food, room, and I've heard of a sad complaint that needs to be heard AND TAUGHT to those entering a person's home, even though it's a room number....in that the lower staff in general, lack basic manners when entering and doing their jobs for residents. Knock first, then enter, say hello and offer their name and what job they are there for.....Just the normal kindness when entering a person's home. The lack of basic manners, just going about their job with no regard to being in a person's home is not only rude, but gives off a aire of condescendment to the resident. A move out of a person's independent house can be very depressing. There needs to be uplifting staff at all levels, especially by staff who work consistently, day to day in a resident's room. This is a MAJOR training element required to be taught by high staff.
Carla Harwell
Apr 2026
Knowing that your loved one will need the services of a skilled nursing facility, and unfortunately, the not so favorable things you often hear about such facilities, can cause instant angst and anxiety. Our search for the best facility that we could find to meet our needs took us 28 miles from home. Indeed it was worth the drive. The entire staff was excellent. STNA’s, Nurses, Respiratory therapists, PT/OT staff….everyone was so caring and competent. Our family took daily shifts being with our loved one so we definitely got to see the staff at varying times of the day…always friendly and caring. Would highly recommend Ohmans!!!
Sherie Shaffer
Mar 2026
My mother in law passed on Aug 18, 2025. I asked for her to be transferred to Ohman for rehab after a hospital stay. The food was good and it ends there. Only a couple of aids and nurses were actually attentive. She needed assistance w walking to the bathroom even w a walker. They moved her walker out of her reach and consequently, she had several bad falls. No one answered her call button. Even when we there, my husband had to oftentimes go looking for someone. She also had alot of pain in her stomach area which they said was her back but it was not. And we had to push for her to be taken to the hospital for evaluation more than once. She had macular and she had no light in her room. The window faced an adjacent building. We asked that they keep the light on for her but they did not. It was a horrible experience for our family. Staff said they needed more help and that was evident. Very sad bc I referred many people to Briar. We are very disappointed. We then took her to Inn at the Pines in Hiram. It was very nice and the nursing staff was very attentive. She was there for three days when I received a call that they thought she needed to be taken to the hospital. The staff was observant and caring. We didnt have to beg for her to be evaluated. She was taken to Geauga UH and she passed away at UH about a week later. Sad.
Mike John
Dec 2025
Yvonne at respiratory is excellent at her job. She is very knowledgeable, attentive and helpful.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 35 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2020
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Ohman Family Living at Briar offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Ohman Family Living at Briar is located at 15950 Pierce St in Middlefield, Ohio.
Families describe a mixed experience at Ohman Family Living at Briar, with many praising the warmth and competence of nursing, therapy, and dietary staff, while a few report serious lapses in day-to-day care and communication. Reviews range from highly positive accounts of rehab and long-term care to one deeply troubling account involving falls and unanswered call requests.
Ohman Family Living at Briar had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 35 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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