From ventilator care to recovery — on one campus, with one team who knows their name.
Some loved ones came home. Some stayed with us. All of them were known by name.
When someone you love needs ventilator support or pulmonary rehabilitation, you want a place that combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion. Briar's Breathe Easy program delivers the intensive respiratory care of a hospital in a community where your family member is known by name.
The drive from Cleveland or Akron isn't nothing. When you want to stay close, our Briar campus has cottages and apartments available for visiting families — a quiet place to rest, a real kitchen, and a five-minute walk to your loved one's room.
Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. Being nearby for the small moments — the first sip of water without help, the first afternoon off the vent — matters more than the milestones the chart records.
Ask About Family Stays
It's the question every family asks. The closest facility isn't always the right one — especially for ventilator and complex respiratory care, where outcomes vary widely between programs.
Briar is in the top tier of skilled nursing facilities nationally — a designation only a fraction of facilities earn.
Roughly half the national skilled-nursing average — meaning your loved one is far less likely to bounce back to the hospital.
Close enough to visit; far enough to be in a quiet, restorative setting that doesn't feel like a hospital.
Not sure if Briar is the right fit? Our liaison will walk you through your loved one's specific situation — no pressure, no commitment.
Talk With Our LiaisonYour hospital case manager or physician refers your loved one to Briar. Our team reviews the clinical information, verifies insurance, and confirms a care plan — often within the same day.
Our respiratory therapists work with your loved one daily. The pulmonologist oversees the weaning plan. You'll receive regular updates and are always welcome to participate in care discussions.
As respiratory function improves, we plan the next chapter together — whether that's stepping down to skilled nursing, assisted living, or going home. The transition happens on our campus with the team your loved one already knows.
When you're ready, we're here. No pressure, no commitment — pick the way that feels right.
15950 Pierce Street · Middlefield, OH 44062