UPPER SANDUSKY [Aug. 29, 2019] – Fairhaven Community’s Volunteer Service Group (VSG) will host the 39th annual Harvest Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at Fairhaven. For the first time, this year’s Harvest Fest will include a live auction and a Celebrate Fairhaven presentation. For decades, farmers…
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Fairhaven Donor Appreciation Dinner Recognizes Giving
[caption id="attachment_3786" align="alignnone" width="750"] Fairhaven Administrator Lori Marsh (from left), volunteer Jim Frank, Memory Care Coordinator Kara Orians and United Church Homes President and CEO Rev. Kenneth V. Daniel[/caption] Upper Sandusky – Fairhaven Community, a United Church Homes community, hosted its Donor Appreciation Dinner on July 9, 2019. The event…
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Stubbs Endowment Continues Legacy of Giving
The late Gertrude “Gertie” Stubbs made a long-lasting impact on United Church Homes’ Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. United Church Homes’ computer donor records go back to the early 1980s, showing Gertie began giving in 1983 and continued for a total of 22 years before her passing in May…
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Volunteers honored for service to Fairhaven Community
UPPER SANDUSKY – More than 60 Fairhaven Community volunteers gathered Monday for the Best of the Best celebration, an annual event that honors the nearly 100 people who give their time and talents to Fairhaven. In total, volunteers gave more than 7,500 hours of service to Fairhaven in 2018. Hours…
Read MoreReflection Ridge Receives Accreditation in Comfort Matters
Congratulations to the Reflection Ridge memory care neighborhood at Fairhaven Community, which received accreditation in Comfort Matters on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Comfort Matters is a memory care dementia education and palliative care program dedicated to improving the quality of care and quality of life for those living with dementia.…
Read MoreFairhaven to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week
UPPER SANDUSKY [April 26, 2019] – Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18. The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they achieve…
Read MoreFairhaven Ambassadors Provide Companionship to New Residents
The purpose of the Fairhaven Community Friendship Ambassador Program is to provide companionship, comfort, hospitality, service and abundant life to friends and neighbors who have chosen Fairhaven as their home on life’s journey. Ambassadors spend one hour or more with a new resident during their initial visit; commit to checking…
Read MoreUCH Honors Recipients with Awards for Leadership, Dedication and Values
Late fall of 2018 proved a time to lift up those who embody the spirit of United Church Homes, as eight individuals accepted awards for their exemplary service to UCH. “We have a passion for developing and supporting leadership here,” President and CEO Rev. Kenneth Daniel said. “We’ve been blessed…
Read MoreFrisch recognized with LUV Award at Fairhaven Community
The LUV Award recognizes and honors staff members who demonstrate the highest commitment to United Church Homes’ core values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, stewardship and transparency. Nominations may be made by staff members, volunteers, residents or their families. Sharon has worked at Fairhaven for 16 years. She was nominated…
Read MoreSupporters Honored at Donor Appreciation Events
At each event, UCH presented three awards — the Diakonie Award, the Spirit Award and the Ben M. Herbster Award. The Diakonie Award is presented to congregations to honor those who have demonstrated faithfulness in their support of the mission of United Church Homes and its communities. The Spirit Award…
Read MoreFairhaven Community Assisted Living earns high marks for care and safety
A deficiency-free survey indicates that the community met all of the state’s safety and quality standards. State officials evaluate senior living communities and skilled nursing centers following an extensive, unannounced survey, which is conducted on-site at the center for several days. Inspectors judge a community’s performance on safety measures, quality…
Read MoreUCH communities recognized with Silver Quality Award
Chapel Hill, Fairhaven, Four Winds, Harmar Place and Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) communities and SEM Haven all received the distinction. In total, 166 skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities made the list. The awards will be presented to recipients during AHCA/NCAL’s 69th Annual Convention &…
Read MoreUCH, Fairhaven Win Alber Enterprise Center Award
UCH was one of four long-term care organizations recognized with the Collaboration in Developing the Future Workforce Award for its participation in the pilot Elder Care Certificate program.
Read MoreFairhaven Earns Five-Star Quality Rating
CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. Nursing Home Compare provides quality ratings to each of the nation’s Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified communities. Each community is rated from one star to five stars based on three critical areas: health inspection…
Read MorePredictive Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence: Tools for Early Intervention
According to a January 2017 report from management consulting firm NewVantage Partners, approximately 95 percent of Fortune 1000 companies have made significant investments in big data initiatives within the past five years. The senior living profession is no exception. United Church Homes collects demographic and health data of its…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes’ Fairhaven Community earns Silver quality award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2018 UPPER SANDUSKY — Fairhaven Community has been recognized as a 2018 Silver — Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three possible distinctions through the AHCA/NCAL National…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes, Fairhaven Community recognized by OSU’s Alber Enterprise Center
United Church Homes was one of four long-term care organizations recognized with the Collaboration in Developing the Future Workforce Award. “We’re thrilled to be able to honor these clients and partners for their commitment to continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence in their respective industries,” said Myra Wilson, MS, SHRM-SCP,…
Read More2018 UCH Golf Outing
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1 Schedule for the Day Schedule for the Day 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Call to Carts 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Return to the clubhouse for lunch and prizes after tournament play. How to Register Register online: Click Here Register by email: nlongmeier@uchinc.org…
Read MoreUCH Board Sees End of Legacy, Welcomes New Member
Sue joined the Board in February 2007 as UCH faced an uncertain future, due to the recession that took a financial toll on the organization. The Board needed to make tough decisions to guide the organization through those difficult times and prepare for a stronger future, she said. Sue’s relationship…
Read MoreResidents Continue Ritual of Giving
Residents of Chapel Hill, Fairhaven, Parkvue and Trinity communities collectively gave more than $20,300 to local, national and international charities in 2017 through worship service collections. This practice has deep meaning for many people who choose to live at United Church Homes. “The residents love to give,” said Rev.…
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