Heather Hill was founded in 1939 by a Cleveland social worker, Mabel Woodruff. Over the years, Heather Hill has expanded to meet the needs of Greater Cleveland's frail elderly and disabled. Today Heather Hill is one of the largest employers in Geauga County, Ohio, with more than 500 employees. Heather Hill's bed capacity stands at 250.

Heather Hill's multi-level system of services includes the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, Subacute Care, the Transitional Hospital, the Nursing Home, the Corinne Dolan Center, the Applied Research Center and Outpatient Services. The facility is non-profit and non-sectarian and operated by a board of trustees.

Heather Hill is recognized throughout the world for its state-of-the-art Alzheimer services. The Corinne Dolan Center serves persons in the early and middle stages of this devastating illness through day care, short-term overnight care and residential services. It was designed by architect Stephen Nemtin of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to maximize independence and promote a high quality of life. It has drawn more than 8,000 visitors from around the world since its opening in 1989.

Heather Hill serves as a teaching facility and recently opened an on-campus residence for student interns. The facility maintains working relationships with teaching hospitals and universities in the United States and Great Britain.