Harmar Place to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

MARIETTA – Harmar Place in Marietta is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they achieve happy minds and healthy souls. The…


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Parkvue to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

SANDUSKY [April 29, 2019] – Parkvue Community in Sandusky is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. Parkvue’s theme for the week is “Parkvue: The Talk of the Town.” Parkvue’s week will be a Main Street theme, with all departments…


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Pilgrim Manor to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

GRAND RAPIDS [April 29, 2019] – Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they achieve…


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Chapel Hill to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

CANAL FULTON [April 29, 2019] – Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they…


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Four Winds Community to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

JACKSON [April 29, 2019] – Four Winds Community in Jackson is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they achieve happy…


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Fairhaven to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

UPPER SANDUSKY [April 26, 2019] – Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they achieve…


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Glenwood Community Earns National Recognition

MARIETTA – Glenwood Community, a United Church Homes community, has been recognized by Holleran, the nation’s leading research firm specializing in senior living and community engagement. Glenwood was one of only two communities nationwide to receive the Choice Community Award for both their resident and employee engagement efforts. Along with Aldersgate…


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Brownstone Terrace to receive funding from 100 Women Who Care Marion

MARION – A grant from 100 Women Who Care Marion will go a long way to providing comfort and a positive dining experience for residents of Brownstone Terrace, a United Church Homes affordable housing community. Each quarter, the 100 Women Who Care group selects one project to support, and they voted…


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Grants Fund Opening Minds through Art at Harmar Place

MARIETTA, Ohio – Harmar Place, a United Church Homes community, will continue its Opening Minds through Art program for residents living with dementia thanks to two grants from the local community. The grants, totaling $2,050, came from the Marietta Welfare League and the Binkley Charitable Fund, a fund of the…


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Aging LGBT Population Facing Unique Challenges

Summit to Address the Needs of the Community The first Miami Valley LGBT Horizons of Aging Summit focusing on issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults will be held February 11 and 12, 2019, at the Sinclair College Conference Center in Dayton. It is being presented by the United Church…


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United Church Homes, Ohio’s Hospice join forces to expand care

  DAYTON & MARION, Ohio – United Church Homes (UCH) and Ohio’s Hospice are teaming up to form a new not-for-profit joint venture Medicare-certified hospice program. United Church Homes residents needing hospice and palliative care soon can receive services provided by Ohio’s Hospice at United Church Homes while remaining in the…


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Scholarship Program – Application OPEN through March 1, 2019

Applications. One application makes students eligible for all scholarships for which they qualify. Only online applications will be accepted. The application does not have to be completed all at once. Students can save and return to answer more questions or correct information previously entered. The application does require recommendations, essays,…


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Sanders recognized with LUV Award at Parkvue Community

The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Kevin was nominated for his demonstration of integrity within the community.…


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Mugrage recognized with LUV Award at Harmar Place

The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Barbara was selected for the LUV Award for exhibiting all of…


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Smiley, Bell recognized with LUV Award at Chapel Hill Community

The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Monica was nominated for her compassion toward residents, families and co-workers.…


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Frisch recognized with LUV Award at Fairhaven Community

The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Sharon has worked at Fairhaven for 16 years. She was nominated…


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Trinity Community recognized as bronze Employer of Choice

  “We’re very proud to be recognized for our culture and commitment to excellence,” said Laura Farrell, executive director of Trinity Community. “We believe that respecting our staff and ensuring their success are the best ways to create a positive community for our residents.” Established in 2017, the Employer of…


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Oakhaven Community grant funds needed outdoor enhancements

Numerous studies have pointed to the negative effects social isolation has on overall health and cognitive functioning. Social isolation is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Beyond the social benefits, being outdoors has physical and emotional benefits. Sun exposure provides Vitamin D, which is essential…


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Trinity Community earns Highest Honors in overall satisfaction in resident survey

Holleran awards the annual Highest Honors distinction to communities attaining high mean scores that exceed the Holleran benchmark, an industry gold standard for measuring resident satisfaction. The benchmark is the largest in the nation and includes 140,000 recent cases specific to senior living, aging services and healthcare organizations. Trinity Community…


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Fairhaven Community Assisted Living earns high marks for care and safety

A deficiency-free survey indicates that the community met all of the state’s safety and quality standards. State officials evaluate senior living communities and skilled nursing centers following an extensive, unannounced survey, which is conducted on-site at the center for several days. Inspectors judge a community’s performance on safety measures, quality…


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