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Affordable-Housing Projects Stall Over Proposed Cuts to Rental AssistanceJuly 22, 2025 - 11:41 am
State Support Powers Wallick Development, Featured in Columbus Business FirstJuly 15, 2025 - 16:55 pm
Lighthouse Ridge Apartments Awarded $1.5 Million in 9% Tax CreditsJuly 14, 2025 - 15:53 pm
The Ashford of Berkshire Senior Living Community Officially ClosesJuly 2, 2025 - 13:43 pm
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COVID-19 vaccinations transforming lives at The Ashford of Mt. Washington
Sarah Malone promoted to CFO
Wallick Communities is pleased to promote Sarah Malone to Chief Financial Officer, where she will oversee all company finance activities and acquisitions. Asset Management will continue to report to Sarah in her new role as we work to secure her successor. Sarah joined Wallick in 2018 to lead Asset Management, ensure our communities perform well […]
COO Amy Albery recognized as one of Affordable Housing’s Leading Women
Vote for The Ashford of Grove City for Best of the ‘Bus today!
The Ashford of Grove City (AGC) was nominated to win the “best senior living community” category of the Best of the ‘Bus 2021 contest. Vote for AGC here, today! (See Q17). Opened in January, AGC is Wallick’s newest senior living community located in Grove City, OH that features independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Best […]
Oakleaf Village and The Grove Sylvania are up for awards!
Oakleaf Village and The Grove Sylvania are up for awards! Mature Living News’ annual Readers’ Choice Awards recognizes the greatest of the Toledo, OH area, from the best take-out restaurant to best radio personality and everything in-between. The Grove Sylvania has won best memory care center four years straight, and Oakleaf Village has taken home the […]
$19.7M Rehabilitation Of Parkwood Commons Complex Nears Completion
Assisted Living Facility Residents Receive COVID-19 Vaccine – WCMH NBC4
$10 million project provides workforce housing
The Ashford of Grove City senior-living community to open Jan. 4
Oakleaf Village resident celebrates 107th birthday with 375 cards
COVID-19 and senior care: Why senior living solutions are needed now more than ever
We asked 250 Caregivers and seniors about their thoughts and plans regarding Independent Living (IL) or Assisted Living (AL) looking forward in the next 3 years. The results reveal a lot of truths about the needs and fears of both caregivers and their senior loved ones. The data also suggests that getting the process started […]
Senior living communities help residents and families adjust to new normal
How older adults are adjusting to the pandemic
Stephanie Hess Promoted to Senior Vice President of Senior Living Operations
We are pleased to reveal Wallick Communities promoted Stephanie Hess to Senior Vice President of Senior Living Operations. Stephanie will continue to oversee the Company’s senior living sector and maintain her current responsibilities as she transitions from vice president to SVP. “Stephanie has a long history with Wallick Communities,” said COO Amy Albery. It has […]
Wallick Communities Names Rita Bishop-Aimar, Senior Vice President, Affordable Housing Operations
Ashford on Broad Provides Free Meals for Gahanna Senior Center
Leadership Transition Announcement
Today, with great excitement and anticipation, we are very happy to announce forthcoming leadership changes at Wallick Communities! Amy Albery is being promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 1. This is an interim role for Amy as she prepares to become Wallick’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the fall of 2021. Amy is […]
Our Response to Racism, Diversity & Inclusion
Sadly and ashamedly, we recognize and acknowledge racism still exists in our society. We have many Black people working at Wallick and living in our communities. Many of our associates, residents, and their family members are victims of racism. They live in fear for themselves and for their children. However, at Wallick, we are all family. […]
OHFA Awards Wallick over $827,000 in Tax Credits
Wallick Communities received $827,540 in Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for the financing of Fenner Village Apartments located in Hillsboro, OH. Fenner Village will offer 56 one, two, and three-bedroom units targeting working families in Hillsboro and the rest of Highland County. The $10 million project will offer […]
Ashford on Broad Hosts Parade for Residents
These past few months have been trying to say the least. Especially for those who are a part of the at-risk population, such as our senior residents. To be safe, many of these residents have had to be apart from their families since March, and if they have been fortunate enough to see a loved […]
Wallick Gives Frontline Staff Hourly Bonus, Extends Sick Leave
Wallick Communities announced on Thursday, April 9 that it is giving a bonus to all of its frontline, hourly associates who work at its affordable housing and senior living communities. The hero bonus is from April 4-May 3. It includes maintenance, property management, LPNs, PCAs, housekeeping, food service and other associates caring for Wallick residents. […]
New Team Drives Development Activity Well Above Expectations
Beth Loomis Receives OALA’s Honoring Excellence Award
We are proud to announce Housekeeping Supervisor Beth Loomis from Oakleaf Village of Columbus was recognized by the Ohio Assisted Living Association (OALA) as an Honoring Excellence winner. This award is given annually to outstanding associates that demonstrate vision, innovation, leadership and compassion in their role by OALA, which represents over 550 licensed Assisted Living […]
Associates Volunteer for LifeTown Columbus
LifeTown Columbus is a realistic indoor “city” where students with special needs can learn and practice important life skills in a safe, friendly environment. On Thursday, fourteen associates helped over 60 students K-12 make purchases and interact with LifeTown’s 10 venues, which includes a movie theater, bank, medical center, marketplace, and salon. Students also practiced pedestrian […]
Wallick Investing $27.7M+ in Communities
Wallick Raises Equity via Opportunity Zone Fund
Blacklick Crossing ‘Intake’ Overflows
Tidwell, Ashford Residents Join Heart of Service’s Annual Backpack Drive
It’s more than a backpack. It’s a fresh start. Wallick’s volunteer committee Heart of Service held its annual backpack drive, but with a twist. In August, the committee had over 1,000 school items delivered to The Ashford on Broad, where residents eagerly awaited to help stuff backpacks for 200 children that live in Wallick’s affordable […]
Wallick Leverages Internal Social Media to Drive Affordable Housing Occupancy
Sturbridge Featured on Good Day Marketplace