United Church Homes continues its journey to expand its mission and ministry of providing abundant life to older adults. Since 2019, the organization has welcomed 11 communities and nearly 1,000 units to the United Church Homes family and introduced innovative services that support seniors in our communities and beyond our…
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Age is Just a Number
Celebrating CENTENARIANS who embrace UCH’s commitment to LiveIt! Google “keys to longevity” and you’ll find lots of good advice but no guaranteed formulas for achieving it. Social-emotional issues also impact longevity, with research showing the benefits of maintaining social connections, spirituality, forgiveness and living a life of purpose. United Church…
Read MoreNaviGuide Launches, Links Older Adults with Services
United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for older adults living independently. Aging parents often turn to adult children for support in managing day-to-day activities like scheduling medical appointments, setting up home health care, navigating Medicare, cooking, grocery shopping and lawn care. NaviGuide makes life easier for…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Expands to 15 States
Senior living provider, United Church Homes (UCH), expands its services to 15 states as it begins management of Meridian Point in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The affordable community made up of 80 spacious apartments is located about 55 miles south of Pittsburgh. UCH will provide support services and equip the community with…
Read MoreFrom Beige to Bling
April 7 kicked off an interior enhancement project at The Trinity Community at Fairborn that a very special family member hopes will make the skilled nursing community stand out above others in Greater Dayton. Barb, whose late husband was a former resident, spearheaded the idea and donated the funds to…
Read MoreNaviGuide Launches New Service to Support Older Adults and Family Caregivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Amy Bonacuse Director of Marketing & Communications 740.341.9557 or abonacuse@uchinc.org Ashley Bills Corporate Communications Manager 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org NaviGuide Launches New Service to Support Older Adults and Family Caregivers Columbus, OH (Mar. 28, 2022) United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for…
Read MoreResidents Thrive During Wintertime
Spending time with loved ones, enjoying nature and participating in activities can improve the quality of life for older adults. However, cold winter weather can create a barrier to regular schedules. It’s not just snow and ice that make winter a difficult season for seniors – additional factors include post-holiday…
Read MoreTechnology Helps Residents Live It! With Purpose
United Church Homes (UCH) constantly looks for ways to better serve its residents. Technology offers many opportunities to help residents achieve the three pillars of the LIVE IT! program: Live with Purpose; Social Connections; and Safe and Sound. There’s exciting news to share about various technology initiatives at UCH communities.…
Read MoreCelebrating the Power of Community During the Holidays
For many families, holiday traditions are an essential part of the season. Whether it's sharing a meal, exchanging gifts or attending a special event, holidays are a chance to gather and celebrate. The holiday can be lonely for those who don't have loved ones visiting, but residents and staff work…
Read MoreCommunities Embracing Diversity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has long been a part of the mission, vision and values at United Church Homes. The core values, written in an acrostic which spells the word CHRIST, encourage employees to welcome everyone, honor the differences among them and reflect God’s love. For Avonne Bennett, Service…
Read MoreFund for Growth Enables Opportunities
In a 2020 study by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC) on The Forgotten Middle, 54 percent of seniors cannot afford today’s senior housing and by 2029, 14 million seniors will fall into this category. The NIC expects this number to increase and noted the challenge…
Read MoreUCH Strengthens Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a member of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ, United Church Homes (UCH) stands with a rich tradition of institutions who were chartered to help people work to end prejudice, poverty and discrimination. The UCH commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes to welcome Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ashley Bills Corporate Communications Manager 740.525.5703 or abills@uchinc.org Marion, Ohio (November 15, 2021) – United Church Homes announced Michael Hughes will join United Church Homes in late November as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer. In this newly created role, Michael…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Jumps 10 Spots in Nonprofit, Multisite Senior Living Provider Rankings
United Church Homes (UCH) is ranked eighth largest not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, 41st largest multisite, nonprofit senior living organization, moving up from 51st in 2020 and 21st in total market-rate and affordable housing units in the U.S., according to the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 200 ranking released in October. The…
Read MoreService Coordinator: The Concierge of the Senior Living Community
At United Church Homes, we are continually seeking new ways for our aging population to live more abundantly. We see this next chapter of life as one full of potential, purpose, connection and an even greater sense of wellbeing with less stress about day-to-day tasks. One of the ways we…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes Restructures for Growth
MARION, Ohio (October 21, 2021) – United Church Homes (UCH) has announced a new leadership structure to support the organization’s strategic growth goals. The new structure realigns people and departments to create a robust and flexible organization, with fewer layers, that can quickly deploy talent and other resources to meet…
Read MoreBetter Together
Safety in numbers is a truism in many aspects of life. Partnerships and affiliations have become more frequent strategies among nonprofits. This is true for United Church Homes (UCH) in recent years. In fact, we identified several key partnerships that are shaping our ministries today and likely well into the…
Read MoreHelping Residents Navigate COVID Challenges By Staying Safe & Sound
With the uptick of COVID cases across the country, United Church Homes (UCH) and the Clinical Service team led by Patti Klingel, Executive Director of Compliance and Clinical Services, remind us that Safe and Sound isn’t just a saying —it’s a core pillar of our mission to help our residents…
Read MoreUncover the True Cost Savings of Independent Living
We understand the complexities surrounding the decision to age in place or move into independent senior living. Realistically, cost can be a driving factor in this decision. Costs can also present differently in different situations. Let's look at costs and benefits that go beyond the monthly fee. Mortgage-Free Doesn’t Mean…
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