As part of our mission to offer support for aging adults, UCH provides service coordination to more than 2,500 older adults living in owned and managed affordable housing communities, to more than 600 seniors living in the neighborhoods surrounding these communities and will soon offer this service to more of…
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Terry Spitznagel always knew she wanted a career that would allow her to be of service to others. But she knew she had a keen business sense and sought a path that would enable her to leverage both hard and soft skills. "I've been blessed with a career path where…
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Our culture of compassion and respect sets United Church Homes apart, and our "I Live It" hospitality standards aim to show those we serve that we don't just say it-- we work to bring those values to life. Leading the charge is Amy Kotterman, Director of Customer Experience. Kotterman has…
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March 13, 2020, is circled on United Church Homes senior leaders' calendars - just two days after COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in the U.S. That day began a baptism by fire for every UCH team member. UCH faced two challenges against the backdrop of one of the most…
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While the nation emerges from the pandemic and COVID cases are on the decline, the housing market is growing rapidly, outpacing inventory in many areas of the country. According to an article by U.S. News & World Report, interest rates are expected to remain relatively low this summer and the…
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The pandemic taught humanity a lot of valuable lessons, but arguably the most important was how it taught Chapel Hill Community to adapt quickly in providing successful activities and life enrichment to its seniors. John Wooden, one of the winningest NCAA basketball coaches said, “If we fail to adapt, we fail…
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United Church Homes and Marion Technical College are excited to announce a new educational partnership, which offers professional development for the United Church Homes staff as well as learning opportunities for Marion Tech students. “United Church Homes is committed to investing in the ongoing education and professional development of our…
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During the past year, senior living employees across the U.S. demonstrated exceptional resilience and dedication to senior living residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. LeadingAge Ohio, the industry voice for the state’s nonprofit senior living providers, payed tribute to its entire membership with the 2020 Aging Services Impact Award, announcing recently…
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Abundant aging. It’s a vision we hold for everyone we encounter through United Church Homes. The health and safety of our residents and staff is a pillar of abundant aging, as it has always been, and we are proud to shine a bright light of hope as we head into…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes is now ranked the thirteenth largest not-for-profit provider of affordable housing in the U.S. and the 51st largest multisite, nonprofit senior living organization, up from 57th in 2019, according to the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 200 ranking released in October. The full lists other rankings, including growth, change and technology…
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Earlier this fall, Tougaloo College, a southern liberal arts institution, presented UCH CEO and President Rev. Kenneth V. Daniel with its prestigious Presidential Citation during the college’s 151st Founders’ Convocation for his lifelong work and commitment to senior healthcare and housing services. Rev. Daniel accepted the award after serving as…
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This is National Assisted Living Week®, an annual celebration highlighting the critical role senior living care teams play every day in the lives of older adults. The theme, “Caring is Essential,” celebrates how healthcare heroes are keeping older adults safe and working hard to keep them socially and physically engaged…
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2020 Ziegler Senior Living + Finance Strategy Conference MARION, Ohio — Rev. Kenneth Daniel, president and CEO of United Church Homes, will serve on a panel of CEOs for multisite senior living organizations at this year’s virtual Ziegler Senior Living + Finance Strategy Conference. Each year, Ziegler features CEOs from…
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MARION, Ohio [Aug. 25, 2020] — Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, executive director of United Church Homes’ Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging, will co-teach a virtual course for retirees and people nearing retirement in collaboration with Eden Theological Seminary. NEXT Steps introduces participants to theological, philosophical and psychological concepts of vocation…
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MARIETTA, Ohio [Aug. 20, 2020] – Glenwood Community, the Mid-Ohio Valley’s premier independent and assisted living community, has earned a 2020 Silver – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality…
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Heineman to Lead Clinical Services MARION, Ohio – A longtime registered nurse and respiratory therapist has accepted the position of director of clinical services for United Church Homes communities. On June 22, 2020, Lorelei Heineman joined the team. She'll lead clinical efforts for UCH senior living and housing communities. Most…
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Kim Vagnetti Joins Grand Rapids Team United Church Homes, a senior living provider based in Marion, Ohio, has welcomed a new executive director to lead its Pilgrim Manor campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kim Vagnetti, LNHA, joined the team Tuesday, July 21, with a wealth of experience in the senior…
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Ohio-Based Senior Living Provider Plans to Expand Programming to Neighbors United Church Homes today announced it is expanding its service coordination services, with plans to continue expansion of this unique model to improve health outcomes for older adults living in UCH affordable housing communities and in the surrounding regions in…
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SANDUSKY, Ohio [June 30, 2020] – The Erie County Community Foundation’s emergency response fund has provided vital support for residents and staff at Parkvue Community, a United Church Homes life plan community in Perkins Township. Parkvue applied for the emergency grant early in the pandemic. The funding was needed to…
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UPPER SANDUSKY [June 24, 2020] – United Way of North Central Ohio has awarded a $3,000 grant to Fairhaven Community from its COVID-19 community response fund to support Fairhaven's new virtual visitor guide program. Fairhaven is experiencing significant financial pressure due to the pandemic. While operating on the front lines,…
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