From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 9, 2026Sources
The short version
The one posting we have here lists $26.00 an hour flat — same floor, same ceiling, so you know the number before you interview.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-09A former nursing assistant said leadership gave her a second chance and worked around what was happening in her personal life.
For new gradsSources
As of 2019-09-15Source: indeed.comA former dietary worker described a small setting where you know the boss and your colleagues by name.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2013-02-08Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workplace Dissatisfaction
- A former aide strongly criticized the overall facility, stating there were few positive aspects beyond a few coworkers.
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As of 2024-09-18Source: glassdoor.com- Supportive Management
- A former nursing assistant appreciated being given a second chance and found leadership helpful and accommodating of personal life situations.
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As of 2019-09-15Source: indeed.com- Compensation and Advancement Concerns
- A former dietary worker enjoyed working with the boss and colleagues in a small setting, but cited stagnant wages and lack of future career growth.
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As of 2013-02-08Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviews split hard: one former aide said there was little good beyond a few coworkers, and a former dietary worker cited wages that stayed flat and no clear path up.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Toledo, OH
Perched along the Maumee River near Lake Erie, Toledo lets nurses stretch their paychecks with a cost of living about 8.5% below the national average. Between shifts, explore Victorian architecture in the Old West End or catch waterfront sunsets downtown, enjoying Glass City's rich arts culture and affordable living without urban congestion.
Browse roles in Toledo- Metro price level · Toledo area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $901/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $49,724/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Heatherdowns Care Center hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Heatherdowns Care Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Heatherdowns Care Center
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Second Shift shift
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Heatherdowns-Rehab-and-Residential-Care-Center-RVW91137313.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-09-18
- indeed.com/cmp/Heatherdowns-Rehab/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2019-09-15
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