Faith Sealscott is the 2021 winner of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, (MHCO). Ms. Sealscott is a 2019 graduate of Allen East High School and is attending Ohio Northern University, pursuing a degree in nursing. While working at Willow Ridge the past 2 years, she has been appreciated… Read more »
The MHCO Service Group is having another Chicken BBQ Fundraiser! Proceeds will support the purchase of a handicap accessible van to help MHCO elders attend area doctors’ appointments and family related trips that would not otherwise be possible. With this second BBQ fundraiser we will be able to purchase a gently used handicap accessible van… Read more »
In a recent press conference, Governor Mike DeWine encouraged nursing homes and assisted living communities to enroll in a vaccination maintenance program. He expressed frustration that more than 200 communities had yet to sign up for the program. Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio was surprised to find some of our facilities included on this list,… Read more »
Earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Health released the “7th Amended Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions”. This order allows us to expand access to resident visitation. Our policies have been adjusted to reflect this new order, with the most significant change being the allowance of… Read more »
We would like to thank SumiRiko Ohio, Inc (SRK) and McGohan Brabender for being MHCO’s latest Corporate Sponsors! You can see a complete list of MHCO’s Corporate Sponsors at https://mhcoliving.org/corporate-sponsors/ Our sponsors’ contributions have had a significant impact on our community, and allow us to continue to be a pioneer in providing senior care. If… Read more »
The initial vaccination blitz in conjunction with CVS Health was completed at all of our campuses in early March. Now, state and federal governments have partnered with long-term care pharmacies across the country to put a Vaccine Maintenance program in place to vaccinate new residents and staff who would like to be vaccinated. At MHCO,… Read more »
Last December we sent Requests for Proposals to several long-term care organizations. We chose the recipients based on Mission, Vision and Values similar to ours. A number of organizations expressed interest but stated that they are not able to make a proposal at this time. Many organizations are in transition or unable to navigate an… Read more »
Over the past several weeks during which the COVID-19 vaccine has been available, we have seen a decrease in COVID-19 transmission both in the community and on our campuses. We would like to thank our residents, families and staff for their diligent efforts in helping reduce the spread. We are not yet in the clear,… Read more »
Dear MHCO Volunteer, Greetings and happy Valentine’s from Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio! I am so pleased to reach out to you to thank you for your volunteer participation with MHCO. My goal today is to share a brief update on MHCO and some specifics in relation to MHCO’s Volunteer Program as we look to… Read more »
On August 1st of 2020, Daren Lee transitioned into a dual role of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Team Leader and Director of Maple Crest and Independent Living by the Board of Directors. During his time in this role, he has coordinated leadership team meetings, facilitated continued collaboration between campuses, and explored opportunities to better… Read more »