[caption id="attachment_4333" align="alignright" width="720"] Glenwood Community and Harmar Place, both United Church Homes communities, honored a couple and three individuals for their faithful support at the annual Donor Appreciation Dinner on July 13, 2019. Pictured are (from row, from left) Sally Roberts, Rev. Dr. Ben M. Herbster Award for Glenwood;…
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Glenwood Assisted Living selected as Readers’ Choice pick
MARIETTA – Glenwood Community’s the Pines Assisted Living neighborhood once again has received the Marietta Times’ Readers’ Choice Award. The Pines at Glenwood Community, 200 Timberline Drive, is a vibrant neighborhood of comfortable, private apartments and suites where residents remain active through daily activities. Glenwood offers independent and assisted living…
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Glenwood Community Earns 2019 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award
Marietta, OH – Glenwood Community has been recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first…
Read MoreResidents Establish New Endowment at Glenwood Community
The Glenwood Community Resident Association, made up of independent living residents, has planted the seed for a new endowment fund. Earnings from the endowment fund will help underwrite the costs needed to sustain the operations of Glenwood Community. This fundraising idea came about partly because of the advocacy of residents…
Read MoreGlenwood Earns Community Choice Award for Engagement
Residents of United Church Homes’ Glenwood Community in Marietta, Ohio, are an active bunch. The community has a high percentage of residents who are engaged with the local community, from volunteering at the hospital to participating in intergenerational programming at a school. Glenwood Community has earned a 2018 Community Choice…
Read MoreGlenwood Community Earns National Recognition
MARIETTA – Glenwood Community, a United Church Homes community, has been recognized by Holleran, the nation’s leading research firm specializing in senior living and community engagement. Glenwood was one of only two communities nationwide to receive the Choice Community Award for both their resident and employee engagement efforts. Along with Aldersgate…
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 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 MoreSupporters honored at United Church Homes’ Glenwood Community, Harmar Place event
Twin Rivers Baptist Church, Whipple, the recipient of the 2018 Diakonie Award for Glenwood Community, is a traditional independent Baptist church that has provided residents of Glenwood Community with a weekly service for more than 10 years. The church routinely brings its youth choir to perform for Glenwood residents on…
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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 MoreTyson Whistler Brings Passion to Ice Sculpting
Tyson is taking culinary science to a new level with his creative presentations that include a talent he has developed over the past decade — ice sculpting. With this unique skill, Tyson is regularly sought in the Marietta community to showcase his talents. He was nominated for the 2017 Overachiever…
Read MoreLeaders at Glenwood Community in Marietta, Ohio Earn Ohio, National Certification
CEAL is a comprehensive certification program designed to elevate the skills and professionalism of assisted living administrators in Ohio by providing a national certification along with Ohio's most comprehensive state specific training. The CEAL Training Course is a combination of interactive classroom training, guided self-study and hands-on clinical learning. Glenwood…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes earns Platinum certification in LGBT cultural competency training
The certification, which will be valid for the remainder of 2017 and the 2018 calendar year, comes from Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders, commonly known as SAGE. The SAGECare program trains residential healthcare providers and others that work with and advocate for older adults. “Many LGBT older adults may…
Read MoreGlenwood, Harmar Place Name New Chaplain
Rev. Patricia Vargas has been named the new chaplain of Glenwood Community and Harmar Place Rehabilitation and Extended Care, both in Marietta, Ohio. Patricia began her new role Oct. 2. She previously served five years as pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church ELCA in Livingston, California. She also previously served…
Read MoreGlenwood & Harmar Place Receive Readers’ Choice Award
Harmar Place Rehabilitation and Extended Care Community received the Marietta Times’ 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Skilled Nursing & Best Rehabilitation Center. Glenwood Community (The Pines) received the Best Assisted Living Community Award. The communities were recognized as leaders for demonstrating excellence in person-directed care and commitment to quality…
Read MoreCongressman Bill Johnson to Address Veterans at Glenwood
Glenwood Administrator Linda Dailey said she and the residents at the community are excited about Johnson’s visit. “This visit demonstrates the respect Congressman Johnson has for our veterans. I’m certainly looking forward to the opportunity to host Congressman Johnson’s visit to our community,” Dailey said. Johnson entered the Air Force…
Read MoreCouple Played Key Role in United Church Homes Acquisition
United Church Homes faced opposition and concern from some Glenwood Community residents when the nonprofit organization sought to acquire the community from Memorial Health System. But Roger and Sally Roberts, who have lived at Glenwood for seven years and have been leaders on the residents’ council, helped to convince others…
Read MoreUCH Welcomes New Executives to Grow Mission
Linda began her role at Glenwood in Marietta, Ohio, on April 26. She wanted to be a part of United Church Homes because of its mission, vision and values. In addition, Linda is extremely excited about working at Glenwood, which offers independent and assisted living services and has an active…
Read MoreSmoot Boys Choir Croons Tribute to 99-Year-Old Heir of Historic Theater
“It was my birthday present,” Betty said after the concert. Performing for Betty was a treat for Janet Blessing, director of the ensemble, and the boys. “I hate for people to say all these good things after people are gone. We wanted to do it for Betty,” Felice said. The…
Read More2017 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 by email: csandridge@uchinc.org Register by phone: 740.382.4885…
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