Dear Brethren,
I hope you and your families are having a wonderful summer full of family, fun, and celebration. As we take a moment to reflect on the year thus far, we at the Ohio Masonic Home have a lot to celebrate! The Ohio Department of Health recently conducted annual surveys at all three of our campuses. We are proud to announce that through the dedication and diligence of our staff, all facilities are deficiency free, with no healthcare citations in our skilled care or assisted living.
Springfield Masonic Community has recently received the honor of being the recipient of the 2018 Betty Pitzer Meritorious Service Award from the United Senior Services of Clark County. This award is in recognition for our service in volunteering, on and off campus senior based programming, and our commitment to providing lifelong learning opportunities to all seniors of Clark County.
Our Western Reserve Masonic Community was recently named in Medina County Lifestyle Magazine as “2017 Best Retirement Community” and was presented with the Reader’s Choice award. Please join me in congratulating the entire Ohio Masonic Home team on their commitment, hard work, and dedication to making our campuses “Providers of Choice.”
Our Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center is experiencing positive growth in both outreach and volunteers. We continue to see organic growth in all of our programs. Currently, we have a network of seven committees, 51 ambassadors and 112 volunteers. As we continue through the year, we are on pace to facilitate approximately 1,900 cases versus the 1,574 in the prior year.
It is through the Resource Center that we are able to understand the needs of those we serve while fulfilling our obligation to care for the members of our Fraternity, and their families, across the state
of Ohio.
In our mission toward growth and sustainability, we recently rolled out a five-year capital plan. We are excited for the growth opportunities at each of our campuses. Growth will bring new living opportunities across the state. Browning Masonic Community will be expanding our Water’s Edge Villas with the construction of eight new independent living homes. Our Springfield Masonic Community will be converting some of our independent living space into assisted living apartments. This conversion will allow more of our residents to age in place and have access to services. Our biggest opportunity for growth is at our Western Reserve Masonic Community with additional independent living apartments, enhanced amenities, and the refresh of existing space.
On behalf of the Ohio Masonic Home, I would like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication to
our mission.
Fraternally,
Brother Scott Buchanan
CEO, The Ohio Masonic Home
