What is Giving Tuesday? Have you ever heard of Giving Tuesday? In 2012, Giving Tuesday was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good and share their generosity throughout their communities. Since then, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, … Continued
Quality Senior Adult Care is Always the Goal Five-star quality is always the goal. You’ve probably experienced how hard it is to find these days. Quality is especially important when it comes to senior living. If you’ve ever looked at senior living, a nursing home, or a short-term rehabilitation, you may have been overwhelmed … Continued
Accomplishing Superior Service Is No Easy Feat The Ohio Masonic Communities (OMC) proudly announces that all three communities—Browning Masonic Community, Springfield Masonic Community, and Western Reserve Masonic Community—have earned the prestigious Pinnacle Customer Experience Award. Pinnacle Quality Insight, a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm, presents these awards. Our Community Members Determine Our Success What makes … Continued
Donald Muncy Taking Flight Once Again The volunteer staff at Grimes Airport rolled out the red carpet recently. Springfield Masonic Community resident Donald Muncy took flight again. Muncy, 100, along with his daughter, Diana, visited the popular museum. The museum is home to Champaign Gal, a restored World War ll B-25J medium bomber. Muncy could … Continued
Golfing for a Great Cause For The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation, a golf outing like The Grand Duke’s Golf Classic is not just kicking back and hitting a few rounds out on the green. It’s a time to come together and give back to a great cause like memory support. Each year individual golfers and … Continued
Honor Flight Celebrating the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans Honor Flight is a national organization that transports American veterans to Washington DC to honor and celebrate their service and sacrifices for our country. Ken Magill, 85 and veteran from Bay Village, Ohio is one of those veterans who recently returned from an Honor Flight … Continued
A Woman of Distinction The HANDS Foundation named Kimberly Valco as the First Recipient of the “Women of Distinction in Senior Care and Advocacy” Recognition. We are honored for Kimberly Valco to be nominated as A Woman of Distinction! When you think of the term “Women of Distinction in Senior Care and Advocacy” you quickly … Continued
Five-Star Care is the Goal When it comes to senior living, five-star, quality care is always the goal. Everyone wants the best. Senior adults and their families and friends seek out only the best in care for themselves and their loved ones. Likewise, senior living communities (like us here at Springfield Masonic Community) work hard … Continued
We’re Growing, Adapting, and Evolving Nearly 130 years ago, The Ohio Masonic Communities started in Springfield, Ohio. We started as a home for Master Masons and their wives, widows, and children. We’ve grown, adapted, and evolved, helping communities thrive with three senior living communities, a resource center, and a foundation. We are now here—Today. Tomorrow. … Continued
Moving to a New Home February 1st was so much more then just the beginning of a new month or time to decorate for the next holiday, Valentine’s Day. It was moving day for the current healthcare center residents at Western Reserve Masonic Community. (WRMC) Remember that new home smell, decorating your bedroom just the way … Continued
Our Expansion is Almost Done Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) is nearing the finish line on their expansion. The community center finished first and opened in spring of 2022. Residents as well as the community enjoy using the space for a variety of different events. The Medina Community Band is making great use of the … Continued
Leading the Way in Top-Quality Senior Living Care in Medina, Ohio Western Reserve Masonic Community Earns a Deficiency-Free 2022 Annual Survey The Ohio state survey team spent an entire week picking apart every single little detail at Western Reserve Masonic Community. State surveyors observed quality, procedures, and checked records for proper compliance. This included care, … Continued
Celebrate at Western Reserve Masonic Community! Everyone loves to celebrate their birthday. Let’s have a big birthday party for everyone. So, the staff and community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) did exactly that. June 3rd was that special day. Since just over 75 people celebrated their birthdays, we wanted to make sure everyone … Continued
Construction Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in a construction zone? Maybe your first thought is I wouldn’t want to do that. That’s the opposite of what the community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) think. They are excited to watch their community, or as … Continued
Community Center Opening at Western Reserve Masonic Community Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) members have been enjoying the expansion of their community since September. Community members throughout Medina joined us for the Community Center Opening at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Altogether, this opening was celebrated with a champagne toast followed by a performance by the … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Expansion Project The progress continues at the Western Reserve Masonic Community expansion project. Jason French, President of Western Reserve Masonic Community, updates us on the art rooms for long term care and rehab and the new apartment units. Watch the video with Spotlight5 below for more information. Western Reserve Masonic Community … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Partnered with United Senior Services Sometimes life just doesn’t go the way you plan. For 23 people living in Hugh Taylor Apartments in Springfield that was the case on February 10th. A fire broke out in an apartment building and residents lost everything except for the clothes on their backs. Springfield Masonic … Continued
Donating Blood: Springfield Masonic Community Employee Helps Out Luke Holtsberry thinks about donating blood at every possible opportunity when Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) holds their regular blood drives. He has been a regular blood donor for four years. He is a Power Red donor. Luke has a process that he follows when donating blood. He … Continued
Since we’re renovating, Browning Masonic Community (BMC) members are feeling hungry! Chef Mitch presented new recipes and the community members loved being his taste testers. Since BMC is under construction for our Sprig Bistro renovation, chef has been working hard for new menu creations. Chef Mitch is working hard to create a new and exciting … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community’s Gift Exchange Springfield Masonic Community‘s gift exchange for independent living community members just happened. Just over 40 people participated and everyone had a great time and left with some really nice gifts. You received a number as you arrived and placed your gift on a table in the center of the room. … Continued
Have you ever heard of K-4 Connect? K4 Connect at Springfield Masonic Community is how our residents connect! K4 Connect is the leading technology partner of senior living communities across multiple areas such as independent living, assisted living and memory care. It serves community members, their families and our staff. Our community members can find … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Knows How to Tailgate! Springfield Masonic Community knows how to tailgate! Approximately 70 community members gathered at the Clubhouse for good food and to watch the game. Everyone came dressed for the game. Just look at the sweatshirt, hats and the traditional buckeye necklaces. Several of the ladies went one step further. … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Provided Pies for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is thought of as a family time. For many people Thanksgiving can also be a very challenging time. Maybe your family can’t travel from out of town or a loved one has passed away since the previous year. Thanksgiving stirs up all kinds of memories for so … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Honors First Responders Browning Masonic Community honors first responders! BMC hosted a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast at Dale’s Diner in Waterville. Both Waterville and Whitehouse Fire Departments enjoyed their breakfast. The First Responders were very appreciative of our kindness. Unfortunately, some of the crew couldn’t make it, so BMC gladly had their … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Joins Trinity Rose for Golf! Community members at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) enjoy a good game of golf, so Western Reserve Masonic Community joins Trinity Rose for golf! Let’s take that round of golf and play in a golf tournament to support the Trinity Rose Foundation. Maybe you’re not a … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Celebrates National Cream Filled Donut Day Everyone that lives and works at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) enjoys celebrating so many food related holidays. September 14th was no exception. Community members started their day with “cream sticks”. A local grocery store provided sweet treats. Western Reserve Masonic Community celebrates National Cream … Continued
Margaritaville Returns to Springfield Masonic Community A summer tradition that was put on hold in 2020 due to the pandemic, returned this August. Margaritaville returns to Springfield Masonic Community! Margaritaville was back, bigger and better than ever. There was a crowd of over 100 community members and their families. Everyone loved the food, cheeseburger sliders, … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Goes to Medina’s County Fair When was the last time you went to the county fair? Western Reserve Masonic Community goes to Medina’s County Fair! Residents from independent living and skilled nursing attended the 176th Medina County Fair. WRMC wanted to make sure this was a special outing for everyone. Community … Continued
Browning Masonic Community and The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center Support Back to School If you have school aged children, August is the month for thinking “back to school” is just around the corner. No matter what school district your child attends, it’s time to be purchasing clothes and school supplies for opening day. Browning … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Employees Participate in Back to School Program It’s been a long 15 months for the students and families in our community. With COVID-19, no one was expecting what would happen to conventional ways of attending school and learning. Little has been the same for elementary students all the way through high school … Continued
Meet Heather, Receptionist at Western Reserve Masonic Community. At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are super stars! Meet Heather, Receptionist at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down withHeather so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve … Continued
Celebrating July 4th During the Pandemic Do you remember celebrating July 4th during the pandemic? Here at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) our celebration looked completely different to our staff and community members. There were no fireworks to go out to see, and families were unable to see their love ones without a scheduled appointment. … Continued
Veterans of Foreign Wars Gift to Springfield Masonic Community! The Veterans of Foreign Wars Gift to Springfield Masonic Community! Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 1031 provided a generous gift of three, 32 inch smart televisions. This kindness originated with VFW member Chuck Mitchell. Chuck’s wife was a former community member at Pathways Memory Care. He … Continued
$5,000 Gift for Browning Masonic Community Hamer Lodge #167 located in Wapakoneta, Ohio provided a $5,000 gift to Browning Masonic Community (BMC). The gift is for BMC Aging Respectfully fund. Mark Harris toured Past Masters of the Lodge of Browning Masonic Community. At the conclusion of the tour, we presented them with a check. We … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Receives $8,000 Grant Browning Masonic Community receives an $8,000 grant from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Through the generous gifts of its members, Zion Evangelical Lutheran is offering grants. For mission purposes beyond Zion and its congregation. Zion’s Endowment Committee administers the fund through an application process. The Mission Endowment Fund is celebrating … Continued
World War II Resident Starts His Day on a Plane World War II resident starts his day on a plane! Don Muncy started his day last Thursday by climbing into a TBM Avenger at Grimes Field, Urbana, Ohio. The skies were bright blue and the weather was perfect to go flying. The Avenger, a World … Continued
Screening Protocols at Western Reserve Masonic Community We have continued to test our team and vendors twice a week for COVID-19. On Monday a vendor that had been working in Independent Living, tested positive on a rapid response test. We will continue to test our team members following the guidance of the Ohio Department of … Continued
In-Room Visitation Scheduling for Western Reserve Masonic Community We have been waiting patiently for Governor DeWine to update the health orders to address changes in visitation for skilled nursing and assisted livings in the State of Ohio. Today, the 7th Amended Health Order allows for significant changes to how and where visits can take place. … Continued
In-room visitation Browning Masonic Community We have been waiting patiently for Governor DeWine to update the health orders to address changes in visitation. Today, the 7th Amended Health Order allowed for significant changes to how and where visits can take place. In short, we are now able to allow for in-room SCHEDULED, in advance, visitation. … Continued
Campus Update at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the follow campus update at Western Reserve Masonic Community. This week, all community members in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing tested negative for COVID-19. Yesterday, two dining service team members tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid response antigen testing. We are now awaiting PCR results on … Continued
Campus Update at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus update at Western Reserve Masonic Community. A clinical team member reported to us today that they developed symptoms of COVID-19 on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021. This staff member worked in both Traditional AL and Skilled Nursing on the days immediately preceding their symptom … Continued
Who Gets the Vaccine and Who Does Not? The COVID vaccine is intended for at some communities and some residents. However, there are challenges when it comes to who should get the vaccine and who shouldn’t. Some common questions may be: Do independent living residents get it and when? What about staff? Radiant Senior Living’s … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Pleas read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We have continued our twice a week COVID testing of our staff and vendors. On Monday January 6th, 1 caregiver in Skilled Nursing tested positive for COVID. All other staff and vendors were negative for the current … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. On Monday we performed rapid response testing for all staff and vendors with all staff and vendors testing negative for COVID-19. Yesterday we tested all vendors and staff and 1 Nurse who works in Skilled Nursing and … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. On Monday we performed rapid response testing for all staff and vendors. We had 2 Assisted Living Caregivers test positive and are awaiting their PCR results. Today, we tested all staff and vendors through PCR testing and … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. This morning we had an Assisted Living Caregiver test positive for COVID-19 on a rapid response test. We have collected a PCR test sample and are now awaiting those results. This staff member is asymptomatic, however they … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. As you are aware, from previous communications we are now testing all staff and vendors twice weekly. This is due to Medina County having a positivity rate of over 10%. Yesterday we tested 161 staff and vendors … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. As you are aware from our last communication we are now testing all staff and vendors twice weekly. This is due to Medina County having a positivity rate of over 10%. On Monday 11/30, we tested 168 … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Today we tested all residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living for COVID-19 all results came back negative. Our staff were also tested today via Rapid Antigen testing. We had 1 STNA from Skilled Nursing test positive. … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. Today we were informed by 2 Assisted Living Team members that they started symptoms yesterday and followed up with their physician and have tested positive for COVID-19. … Continued