Buckeye Forest at Fairfield

Nursing Home
Overview of Buckeye Forest at Fairfield

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield is a nursing home in Fairfield, OH, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With its supportive and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, dietitian-approved meals, and social services are among the excellent services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through person-centered care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and habits to ensure they recover with ease and live to their potential.

Live entertainment, games, and exercises encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Well-lit living areas and lively gathering spaces are also available, so residents can live comfortably and safely. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Fairfield, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in Ohio, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

(513) 874-9933

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Ohio average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Ohio average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Ohio average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Ohio average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 15m per day

This home provides 8% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Ohio average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 99

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 57.3%
Residents per day (avg) 62
Occupancy rate
57.3%
Residents per day (avg)
62

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10.2M
Operating loss
-$814.3K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$10,159,644.00
Operating loss
$-814,255.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
47.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.2M
Total costs $11.0M

Compare Nursing Homes around Fairfield

The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
Parkside
HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fairfield
-
Yes
-
73.7%
$35,275,373.00
$10,317,069.00
29.2%
142.50
4/5
3.1026
3/5
2/5
5/5
-
-
-
-
-12%
-6%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Fairfield
-
No
-
57.3%
$9,842,116.00
$4,815,288.00
48.9%
61.90
2/5
3.2568
1/5
2/5
5/5
4
58
2
+99%
-8%
-27%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield Assisted Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

OH 45014
99
No
-
57.3%
$9,842,116.00
$4,815,288.00
48.9%
61.90
2/5
3.2568
1/5
2/5
5/5
4
58
2
+99%
-8%
-27%
-
Majestic Care of Fairfield
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fairfield
-
No
BARROWS, KIMBERLY
75.6%
$18,213,990.00
$6,792,657.00
37.3%
140.00
1/5
2.9599
1/5
1/5
3/5
1
-
-
-
-16%
-4%
Private Rooms

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Address 5.4 miles from city center

Address 3801 Woodridge Blvd, Fairfield, OH 45014

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Financial Aid for Ohio Seniors

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).

Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

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