Sharonbrooke

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Sharonbrooke?

Elizabeth Shipman is the Director of Nursing at Sharonbrooke.

Q: Is Sharonbrooke in a walkable area?

Sharonbrooke has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the best email address for Sharonbrooke?

The team at Sharonbrooke can be reached at ATWYMAN@SHARONBROOKE.COM.

Q: Has Sharonbrooke had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sharonbrooke has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.

Q: Are there photos of Sharonbrooke?

Yes — there are 51 photos of Sharonbrooke in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Sharonbrooke?

Sharonbrooke is located at 920 SHARON VALLEY ROAD.

Overview of Sharonbrooke

Sharonbrooke is a 109-bed licensed Residential Care Facility at 920 Sharon Valley Road in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County, with Director of Nursing Elizabeth Shipman. The facility was founded in November 1987 by Bev Donaldson, a registered nurse, and Jerry McClain, a developer. Sharonbrooke is documented as the first freestanding senior assisted living facility in Ohio. The facility serves Newark, Granville, Heath, and the wider Licking County region.

Sharonbrooke offers two care programs: assisted living and memory care. Memory care is designed for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Unit configurations include private living spaces with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and emergency call systems. Transportation is available for both medical and non-medical purposes.

The activity program includes arts and crafts, exercise classes, live entertainment, themed social gatherings, and outings to local attractions.

The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducted its most recent inspection on August 4, 2025, and found zero citations, below Ohio’s statewide average of 2 citations per inspection. Zero severe citations are on record.

Licking Memorial Hospital is approximately 1.8 miles from the facility.

Sharonbrooke is suited for seniors seeking assisted living or memory care for Alzheimer’s or dementia in Licking County.

(740) 366-7333 dbonkowski@sharonbrooke.com

109-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 79 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility

StatusActive

CountyLicking

Certificationscertified provider of the assisted living waiver program

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Director of NursingElizabeth Shipman

Doctor on Staff

Email [email protected]

Fax(740) 364-0567

Salon

Barber

Spa

Chapel

Courtyard

Garden

Patio

Housekeeping

Laundry

ActivitiesActivities are designed to enhance residents' well-being and independence, including crafts, singing, baking, storytelling, and reminiscing.

Wellness ProgramActivities are designed to enhance the residents’ well-being and independence, including crafts, singing, baking, storytelling and reminiscing.

Religious ServicesYes

Starting Price$1350 per month

Food DescriptionThe dining experience includes three meals served in a restaurant-style dining room, with attentive staff available to assist residents.

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OH average

Latest Inspection August 4, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	OH Average	vs. OH Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	0	2	This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (0 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 100% better

Standout metricNo citations on file — the Ohio average is 2.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)

General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

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

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

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+

General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

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

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

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

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

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

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

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

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

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

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Benefits

Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county

Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.

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

Benefits

Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Who is the Director of Nursing at Sharonbrooke?

Elizabeth Shipman is the Director of Nursing at Sharonbrooke.

Is Sharonbrooke in a walkable area?

Sharonbrooke has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the best email address for Sharonbrooke?

The team at Sharonbrooke can be reached at [email protected].

How many beds does Sharonbrooke have?

Sharonbrooke has 109 beds.

Has Sharonbrooke had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sharonbrooke has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.

Are there photos of Sharonbrooke?

Yes — there are 51 photos of Sharonbrooke in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Sharonbrooke?

Sharonbrooke is located at 920 SHARON VALLEY ROAD.

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