FOR MANY PEOPLE recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, the journey from hospital to home requires an important next step: rehabilitation. In Toledo, Franciscan Care Center provides this critical bridge—offering short-term rehab and skilled nursing care in a compassionate, healing environment grounded in faith and purpose.
Franciscan Care Center is more than a care facility—it’s part of something larger. As a member of CHI Living Communities and the nationwide CommonSpirit Health network, Franciscan Care Center brings the strength and stability of one of the country’s largest nonprofit health systems directly to Northwest Ohio.
But size isn’t what defines them. Heart is.
“At Franciscan Care Center, healing means more than physical recovery,” says the team. “It means addressing the whole person—their mind, body, and spirit.”
That mission is rooted in the values of the Franciscan Sisters of Sylvania, who established a tradition of service, dignity, and faith-based care. Today, residents and short-term rehab patients benefit from that same tradition: compassionate clinicians, personalized therapy plans, and spiritual support tailored to every individual, whether that’s through prayer, pastoral care, or simply a listening ear.
Understanding rehab care: when is it needed?
Rehab at Franciscan Care Center helps people get stronger and more independent after a hospital stay. Here are a few examples of when short-term rehab can help:
• After hip- or knee-replacement surgery, to rebuild strength and mobility
• Following a stroke, to improve speech, balance, and everyday skills
• After a fall or broken bone, to safely regain movement and confidence
• During recovery from heart surgery or illness, to increase endurance
• For help managing a serious illness like COPD or pneumonia. Skilled therapists and nurses work with each person’s doctor to create a plan that supports recovery—physically and emotionally. Rehab stays are typically a few weeks long and are focused on helping people return home safely and confidently.
As part of CommonSpirit Health, which includes more than 2,200 care sites in 24 states across the U.S., Franciscan Care Center has access to best practices and innovative tools that support healing. That means patients in Toledo benefit from national-level expertise in a warm, faith-filled setting close to home.
“We are honored to serve individuals at such a vulnerable time in their lives,” says Dionne Hackett, Administrator of Franciscan Care Center. “Our team leads with compassion, and that makes all the difference. The support we provide—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—is deeply rooted in our mission to care for each person with dignity and respect.”
For families looking for peace of mind after a loved one’s hospital stay, Franciscan Care Center offers both excellence and empathy. In a world of rushing and routine, it’s a place where care still feels personal—and healing happens with heart. ✲
