Written by Joanne Vercler Niswander and Edited by Laura B. Voth, the first MHCO History Book, “How it came to be…and to Grow” is now available. Those who have already pre-ordered the book can pick up their copy at the front desk of the Mennonite Memorial Home during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. A… Read more »
MHCO Announces Management Agreement with Brethren Retirement Community
Greetings MHCO Staff, Residents, Families, Friends, and Community Partners! I am Elizabeth Kelly, Chair of the MHCO Board. I have very good news to share regarding our process for affiliation over these past 8 months! This week the Board signed a contract for a full Management Agreement with Brethren Retirement Communities in Greenville, Ohio. We… Read more »
MHCO History Book Now Available for Pre-Order
From the author: “Pioneering, no matter the field or century, is not an easy task. The now-ubiquitous field of adult nursing care was in its infancy after WWII when Ohio Mennonite churches saw a need and answered that call. Through many early struggles to later challenges, the Bluffton and Pandora communities kept the faith… Read more »
MHCO Independent Living Celebrates Full Occupancy
October 3, 2019 – Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is currently celebrating full occupancy of all independent living units throughout the organization. In total, there are 87 independent living units spread among the Mennonite Memorial Home and Maple Crest campuses in Bluffton, and the Hilty Home campus in Pandora. Of those units, 34 are independent… Read more »
MHCO Residents Show Their Artistic Side
Residents of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO), Bluffton, won several awards at the LeadingAge Ohio District 3 Art and Writing Show. The show was held at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, on June 6. Winners – Art Division Patricia Althaus – Large Quilted Works, “Windblown Square,” 1st place and Small Quilted Works, “Hope of Hartford,”… Read more »