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Meet Wendie, LPN at Browning Masonic Community!

Meet Wendie, LPN at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Wendie, LPN at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Wendie so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I have … Continued

Western Reserve Masonic Community is Hiring!

Western Reserve Masonic Community is hiring! Join us on Thursday November 19, 2020 for a Virtual Career Fair! Open positions that are hoping to be filled: Housekeepers Laundry Aides RNs LPNs NAs STNAs Wait Staff Dietary Aides Cooks We will be offering SAME-DAY INTERVIEWS! Do you want to work in an inclusive and supportive environment? … Continued

Springfield Masonic Community is hiring!

Springfield Masonic Community is hiring! Join us on Tuesday November 17, 2020 for a Virtual Career Fair! Open positions that are hoping to be filled: Housekeepers Floor Technicians Laundry Aides RNs LPNs NAs STNAs Wait Staff Dietary Aides Cooks We will be offering SAME-DAY INTERVIEWS! Click Here to learn more…and when you’re ready, sign up … Continued

Browning Masonic Community is hiring!

Browning Masonic Community is hiring! Join Browning us on Wednesday November 18, 2020 for a Virtual Career Fair! Open positions that are hoping to be filled: STNAs NAs LPNs RNs Wait Staff Dietary Aides Cooks We will be offering SAME-DAY INTERVIEWS! Click Here to learn more – and when you’re ready, sign up to reserve … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. We continue to test our staff along with our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Residents weekly for COVID-19. This week we tested both staff and residents utilizing rapid … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. We tested 111 Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents using PCR nasal swabs. 108 out of 111 results came back negative. Two residents in Skilled … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. Last week we informed you that we had 2 staff members that were symptomatic for COVID-19. Both employees received additional PCR testing 1 came back positive and … Continued

Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. I am sending you this message today to let you know that two staff members have shown signs and symptoms of COVID‑19. We tested both individuals using … Continued

Campus Updates at Springfield Masonic Community

Campus Updates at Springfield Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Springfield Masonic Community! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community regarding COVID-19. Dear Family Member, This is Tony Berardi, LNHA, President and Administrator of SMC. I wanted to send you all the particulars for the Skilled Nursing Visitations that … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. On Wednesday, 9/2/20, we tested 195 WRMC employees and vendors, and all tests returned except for one that could not be processed due to a transfer issue. … Continued

Great Place to Work Certification

Great Place to Work Certification The Great Place to Work Institute has honored The Ohio Masonic Communities with a Great Place to Work Certification! The process considered employee surveys. Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting firm. It has evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These … Continued

Meet Vicki, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

Meet Vicki, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community! At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Vicki, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Vicki so she could share her story and the success she’s had at working in senior living. How long have you worked … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. I would also like to inform you that we have hired an Assistant Administrator for Skilled Nursing, Heather Mordew. Heather started this week and we will be … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. We recently shared we would be testing all of our staff through the State of Ohio’s National Guard COVID-19 testing program. We tested 177 employees on July … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic closely and we continue to remain COVID – FREE. We think it would be fool-hearty to presume that all of … Continued

Meet Cheyenne, STNA at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Cheyenne, STNA at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Cheyenne, STNA at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Cheyenne so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have … Continued

Campus Updates at Browning Masonic Community

Campus Updates at Browning Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Browning Masonic Community! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic. While we have not had any active cases of COVID-19 at our community, we are concerned that over the last week … Continued

Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community

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. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic closely. We continue to remain COVID – FREE. Last week there were over 74 new positive cases in Medina County … Continued

Meet Debbie, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Debbie, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Debbie so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I began working at WRMC … Continued

The Ohio Masonic Communities Blood Drive

The Ohio Masonic Communities Blood Drive The Ohio Masonic Communities Blood Drive on May 20th was a huge success. We had 41 total donors (2 staff, 2 residents, and 37 from the surrounding community), 17 of which were first-time donors!  We collected 38 pints of blood, enough to potentially save 114 lives. Donating blood has … Continued

Meet India, LPN at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet India, LPN at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet India, LPN at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with India so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have … Continued

Campus Updates at Browning Masonic Community

Campus Updates at Browning Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Browning Masonic Community! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. We want to keep you updated on what we are proactively doing at our campus to keep everyone safe. According to Governor Mike DeWine’s Responsible Restart Ohio plan, businesses … Continued

Campus Updates at Springfield Masonic Community

Campus Updates at Springfield Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Springfield Masonic Community! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. We are proactively doing at our campus to keep you, your family members, and our staff safe. Governor Mike DeWine’s Responsible Restart Ohio plan has businesses starting to reopen … Continued

Campus Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities

Campus Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities Please read the following campus updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our communities. During this difficult time, we have remained true to our tagline “Where LIFEstyle sparks new beginnings.” We continue to provide community member and employee engagement through innovative … Continued

Car Giveaway: Perfect Attendance Program for Employees

Car Giveaway: Perfect Attendance Program for Employees We’re so excited to announce that our Car Giveaway! We will be giving one of our employees the car for Perfect Attendance Program! As you may recall, the Perfect Attendance Program launched last April. We’ve had monthly and quarterly prize winners throughout the year all leading up to … Continued

COVID-19 Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities

COVID-19 Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities Please read the following COVID-19 updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. Good morning team. As CEO of The Ohio Masonic Communities, I have an important message to pass along. Before I do, I want to take a moment … Continued

COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities

COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities Please read the following COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. Safety and well-being for our community members, family members, and our employees is our number one priority through this COVID-19 pandemic, commonly known as Coronavirus. In an … Continued

COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities

COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities Please read the following COVID updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, has put into place a new visitation guideline for all Ohio Nursing … Continued

COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities

COVID Updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities Please read the following COVID updates at The Ohio Masonic Communities! Keep an eye out for upcoming changes to our community. The Ohio Masonic Communities (formerly The Ohio Masonic Home) and all of its subsidiaries (Browning Masonic Community, Springfield Masonic Community, Western Reserve Masonic Community, The Ohio Masonic … Continued

Perfect Attendance Winner for The Ohio Masonic Communities

Perfect Attendance Winner for The Ohio Masonic Communities Meet Carla Campell, our perfect attendance winner for The Ohio Masonic Communities! Carla is a Medicaid Billing Coordinator for The Ohio Masonic Communities. She is our third quarterly perfect attendance winner! Carla has been with us for 21 years! Congratulations Carla, and thank you for helping to … Continued

Common Myth-conceptions About Senior Living

Common Myth-conceptions About Senior Living Senior living communities actively strengthen physical and social wellness. These communities offer opportunities to build friendships, participate in meaningful activities, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, common myths about senior living are simply untrue. They often overlook the vibrant, independent, and fulfilling experiences of communities. Furthermore, here are common myth-conceptions … Continued

Meet Tiffany, Perfect Attendance Winner at Browning Masonic Community!

Meet Tiffany, Perfect Attendance Winner at Browning Masonic Community! Meet Tiffany, Perfect Attendance Winner at Browning Masonic Community! Tiffany is a Dietary Aide at our Browning Masonic Community and is our $100 Gas Card winner this month. Congratulations Tiffany, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day! In case … Continued

Meet Djuna, Perfect Attendance Winner at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Djuna, Perfect Attendance Winner at Springfield Masonic Community! Meet Djuna, Perfect Attendance Winner at Springfield Masonic Community! Djuna is a housekeeper at our Springfield Masonic Community. She is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Djuna has been with our organization for 27 years! Congratulations Djuna, and thank you for helping to make our … Continued

Employee Anniversaries and New Hires

Employee Anniversaries and New Hires at The Ohio Masonic Community Help us celebrate our employee anniversaries and new hires at The Ohio Masonic Community! We appreciate both our new and tenured employees. Please welcome our newest coworkers! Springfield Masonic Community Madison L. Barker Bre’Naija M. Baker Lisa E. Grover Hunter L. Adkins Christina L. Ashbaugh … Continued

Meet Brittany, Perfect Attendance Winner at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Brittany, Perfect Attendance Winner at Springfield Masonic Community! Meet Brittany, Perfect Attendance Winner at Springfield Masonic Community! Brittany Miller is a Nursing Supervisor for Assisted Living at our Springfield Masonic Community. She is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Brittany has been with our organization for almost 8 years! Congratulations Brittany, and thank … Continued

Meet Karyssa, Perfect Attendance Winner at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

Meet Karyssa, Perfect Attendance Winner at Western Reserve Masonic Community! Meet Karyssa, Perfect Attendance Winner at Western Reserve Masonic Community! Karyssa Watkins, a Resident Assistant at our Western Reserve Masonic Community, is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Congratulations Karyssa, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day! … Continued

Meet Meggen, Perfect Attendance Program Winner!

Meet Meggen, Perfect Attendance Program Winner! Meet Meggen, Perfect Attendance Program Winner! Meggen Bislich, Central Supply Coordinator at our Western Reserve Masonic Community, is our second quarterly perfect attendance winner! Meggen won a 43″ UHD television! Congratulations Meggen, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day! In case you … Continued

Meet Carrie, Award Winning LPN at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Carrie, Award Winning LPN at Springfield Masonic Community! Meet Carrie, Award Winning LPN at Springfield Masonic Community! Carrie Wooten was selected to receive the Ohio Assisted Living Association Honoring Excellence Award 2019. She won for the Outstanding LPN, Assistant Director of Nursing category. We are always grateful for our nursing staff. The care and … Continued

Meet Cinnamon, Registered Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Cinnamon, Registered Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Cinnamon, Registered Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Cinnamon so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? … Continued

Meet Jeff, Perfect Attendance Award Winner at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Jeff, Perfect Attendance Award Winner at Springfield Masonic Community! Meet Jeff, Perfect Attendance Award Winner at Springfield Masonic Community! Jeff Simonton is a Cook at our Springfield Masonic Community. He is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Congratulations Jeff, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day! … Continued

Employee Anniversaries and New Hires

Employee Anniversaries and New Hires at The Ohio Masonic Community Help us celebrate our employee anniversaries and new hires at The Ohio Masonic Community! We appreciate both our new and tenured employees. July/August/September – 2019 Please welcome our newest coworkers! Springfield Masonic Community Mindy L. Ackley Bruce  Baisden Amanda K. Baker Breanna M. Baker Lahela … Continued

Springfield Masonic Community Wins Community Beautification Business of the Year!

Springfield Masonic Community Wins Community Beautification Business of the Year! Springfield Masonic Community wins Community Beautification Business of the Year! Congratulations to the grounds team on winning this award and thank you for making our community a beautiful place for our residents! Our grounds crew works hard year-round to make sure our campus is beautiful, … Continued

Meet Judith, LPN and Perfect Attendance Winner!

Meet Judith, LPN and Perfect Attendance Winner! Meet Judith, LPN and Perfect Attendance Winner! Judith Reese, a LPN at our Springfield Masonic Community, is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Congratulations Judith, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day. In case you haven’t heard… We a partnering with … Continued

The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation and Leaving a Legacy

Leaving a Legacy: The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation By Steve Petitjean I was thinking about The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation (formerly The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation) and how to leave a legacy. Just the other day, my wife and I were discussing our future and how we wanted to help those we love and hold … Continued

LeadingAge Ohio Excellence in the Workplace Award

LeadingAge Ohio Excellence in the Workplace Award The Ohio Masonic Communities (formerly The Ohio Masonic Home) was honored to accept the 2019 LeadingAge Ohio Excellence in the Workplace Award! LeadingAge Ohio recognizes the “Culture of WE” philosophy we have created at The Ohio Masonic Home over the past few years and how we are working diligently … Continued

Meet Michaela, Perfect Attendance Program Winner!

Meet Michaela, Perfect Attendance Program Winner! Meet Michaela, Perfect Attendance Program Winner! Michaela Ubienski, a receptionist at our Western Reserve Masonic Community, is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Congratulations Michaela, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day! In case you haven’t heard… We a partnering with Wagner … Continued

The Ohio Masonic Communities Blood Drive

The Ohio Masonic Communities Blood Drive The Ohio Masonic Communites (formerly the Ohio Masonic Home) hosted a blood drive recently. Thank you to everyone who donated at The Ohio Masonic Communities Blood Drive this past Thursday at Springfield Masonic Community! We had 44 donors give blood and were able to collect 49 units of blood … Continued

Meet Jesse, Perfect Attendance Award Winner!

Meet Jesse, Perfect Attendance Award Winner! Meet Jesse, Perfect Attendance Award Winner! Jesse Shoemaker, Life Enrichment Coordinator at our Browning Masonic Community, is our first quarterly perfect attendance winner. Jesse will be enjoying an overnight stay at Cedar point with tickets for four to their water park! Congratulations Jesse, and thank you for helping to … Continued

Meet Bill, Perfect Attendance Program Winner!

Meet Bill, Perfect Attendance Program Winner! Meet Bill, Perfect Attendance Program Winner! Bill Richardson, a member of our Maintenance Department at our Browning Masonic Community, is our $100 Gas Card winner this month! Congratulations Bill, and thank you for helping to make our organization a better place every day! In case you haven’t heard… We a … Continued