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Wallick’s Senior Living Campus Voted Best in Toledo

We are thrilled to announce that Wallick’s senior living campus in Sylvania, OH has achieved an outstanding trifecta sweep in Mature Living News’ annual Reader’s Choice Awards!

Readers of MLiving are the judges for these awards, voting for the best of the Toledo, OH, area across various local categories.

  • Oakleaf Village of Sylvania won “Best Assisted Living Community” for its third consecutive year.
  • The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Sylvania won “Best Memory Care” for its eighth consecutive year.
  • The Crescent, our newest senior living community, won “Best Senior Living Community.”

It is because of our residents, families and amazing associates that our communities are incredible places to live and work.

We are grateful for the support and congratulate our Sylvania Team on this honor!

Wallick Closes on Meadow Valley

Last Thursday marked Wallick’s closing of Meadow Valley, a soon-to-be constructed senior living community in Traverse City, Michigan.

This is the first phase of the Traverse City project, which includes the construction of a Senior Living Facility that will contain 104 Licensed Beds (60 assisted living beds, 44 memory care beds) and 50 Independent Living Units. Phase 1 will also include 20 Independent Living cottages that Wallick anticipates to close on in early 2022.

Conceptual planning for Meadow Valley began in December 2018 and construction began in October 2021.  The scheduled completion date is April 2024.

Thank you to Wallick’s Development team, Wallick Construction, and all of our partners who are helping bring this community to life.

Wallick Senior Living Commemorates Veterans Day

Yesterday was the yearly holiday honoring America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to sacrifice and serve. Several senior living communities at Wallick celebrated this day and their own veterans.

The Ashford on Broad invited their veterans for a time full of dessert, champagne, and sharing their unforgettable stories with each other. The staff honored the veterans with a red rose and flag, gift bags with handmade ornaments that contained soldiers and flags, frames made for each veteran with their pictures to create an American Heroes wall to honor each veteran calling AOB their home.

An unveiling of a mural honoring the 15 veterans living at The Ashford at Sturbridge was how the community commemorated Veteran’s Day this year. The mural will be the focal point of the community, with scenes representing each branch of service and incorporating photographs of each veteran. These 14 men and one woman represent the Navy, Army, Airforce, and Marine Corps with service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Teacher, Lexi Schmitt, created the Veterans Day mural. The American Legion of Hilliard led the community in the Pledge of Allegiance, and each veteran was presented with a certificate and flag pin honoring their service.

NBC4, a Columbus, OH television station, joined the Veteran’s Day festivities at The Ashford at Sturbridge.

These were two of many exciting and humbling events held throughout the country yesterday.

Wallick Celebrates The Crescent Grand Opening

On Thursday, many joined us in celebrating the grand opening of The Crescent at Oakleaf Village in Toledo-Sylvania, Ohio. The afternoon began with CEO, Amy Albery, giving the warm welcome.

Remarks were then said by several notable guests:

  • John CrandallSylvania Township Trustee
  • Mayor Craig StoughCity of Sylvania  
  • State Senator Theresa GavaroneSenate District 2  
  • Stephanie HessSVP, Senior Living Operations, Wallick Communities 
  • Monsignor Michael Billiangave the invocation 

Afterward, there was a ribbon-cutting, followed by tours, food, and welcoming the public on-site to commemorate the start and success of this community.

Thank you to all who were there to attend! For those who missed out but would like to watch, click here for a link to the celebration speeches.

The Crescent is an all-inclusive, independent living community with 54 units. Learn more about The Crescent here.

Wallick Closes on Tenth Senior Living Community

Last Friday marked the closing of The Ashford of Beavercreek, a soon-to-be constructed senior living community in Beavercreek, Ohio.

This new development will have 22 private and shared memory care suites with 32 beds, and 82 studio, and one- and two-bedroom assisted and independent living suites for up to 120 residents.

The 104-unit community will be a single building with a three-story assisted and independent living wing, and a single-story memory care wing. A shared center area will link the two, featuring seating areas, activity rooms, a fitness center, beauty salon and barbershop, art studio, formal and private dining rooms, and a grab-and-go bistro that will have a dual purpose as a pub for happy hours and informal resident socializing.

When fully occupied, The Ashford of Beavercreek will create up to 51 new, full-time jobs in Beavercreek that include nurses, personal care assistants, maintenance techs, housekeepers, cooks, and marketing and administrative staff.

Construction will begin in October 2021 and is expected to be completed by the spring of 2023.

The Ashford of Grove City Celebrates Grand Opening

Last Wednesday, August 18, The Ashford of Grove City (AGC) celebrated their grand opening. This was an all-day event with more than 60 people in attendance, including residents, business partners, Wallick associates, and several prominent figures:

  • Mayor Ike Stage: City of Grove City
  • Jason Knox: District Director for Central Ohio Office of US Senator Rob Portman
  • Ellen Short: Central Ohio Regional Representative Office of US Senator Sherrod Brown
  • Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann, Chabad Columbus

The morning began with speeches from these people listed above, as well as our own Amy Albery and Stephanie Hess. After the official ceremony and ribbon cutting, guests were welcome to tour the new building and meet the AGC team.

In the afternoon, the public was welcome to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and a tap truck. The AGC team continually offered tours, and the HR team provided information about job opportunities.

The Ashford of Grove City has 150 units and is Wallick’s fourth affordable assisted living community. With independent living and memory care units as well, AGC is our only community with all three levels of care in the same building.

Click here to watch the live recording of the morning portion.

Oakleaf Village of Sylvania and The Grove Voted Best in Toledo

Mature Living News’ annual Readers’ Choice Awards has announced Oakleaf Village and The Grove in Sylvania, OH are the winners of three categories: Best Senior Living Community, Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care.  

The Grove Sylvania opened five years ago, winning the Memory Care category each year since. Oakleaf Village of Sylvania has also won Readers’ Choice categories in the past.

Readers of the magazine are the judges, voting for the best of the Toledo, OH area. The favorites are recognized, from the best take-out restaurant to best radio personality and everything in-between, which included these three categories our communities won.  

Senior communities offer upscale amenities to attract tenants

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 of the ‘Bus is put on by CityScene magazine and awards Ohio’s Best Ice Cream, Best Carry-out, Best TV Binge, and more – a total of 52 categories. CityScene, Columbus’ only locally and independently owned arts and entertainment magazine in Central Ohio, continues to share Columbus’ people, stories, and events after more than 20 years.

Skip to Q17 or cast your vote for all 52 categories. Either way, we hope that we can count on your vote! 

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 best senior community in the past. Help us secure a win for both communities in 2021 by voting hereWrite in Oakleaf Village of Sylvania for the best senior living community and The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Sylvania for the best memory care center.

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Senior living communities help residents and families adjust to new normal

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 been exciting to witness her grow and advance as she adopted multiple roles within our senior living sector over the past several years. Stephanie has the heart to ensure the group’s future destination is with a focus on our residents and the experience to continue to lead Senior Living Operations to the next level.”

Stephanie has over 25 years of long-term healthcare experience. Her career at Wallick Communities began in 2009 when she served as the executive director at Eaglewood Village, a former Wallick-owned community for seniors. For several years, Stephanie oversaw operations at Eaglewood, choosing to remain at the community after it was acquired by another company. During her brief hiatus from Wallick Communities, Stephanie also held leadership roles at Diversicare and AdCare. In 2017, Stephanie returned to Wallick as regional director of operations, being promoted to vice president the following year.

Stephanie received a bachelor’s in long-term health care administration and a master’s in health care administration, both from Ohio University.

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 one, it was from a lobby window. These unprecedented times are not yet over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find creative ways to support each other and give a little boost to someone who may need it.

On Wednesday, The Ashford on Broad hosted a parade to support its residents during these tough times. Friends, family members, and associates showed off their decorated cars and signs as they cruised through the community, honking and waving at those who live at Broad.

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 Communities. Beth won the award as an Outstanding Housekeeping Supervisor and represents the values the Ohio Assisted Living Association looks for in Honoring Excellence nominees.

“Beth’s career at Oakleaf Village of Columbus began almost 24 years ago in the dietary department. Beth is a team player. Beth does whatever it takes to care for the residents, their apartments, the community as a whole and her co-workers. Care, Character, and Collaboration are Wallick Communities Core Values and Beth works by them daily,” says Dawn Nero, Executive Director at Oakleaf Columbus.

Winners of the award are nominated by their community and selected by a committee of the Ohio Assisted Living Association Board of Trustees.

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Congressman Stivers, Senator Kunze Among Others Attend Sturbridge Grand Opening

 

On Tuesday, The Ashford at Sturbridge in Hilliard, OH opened its doors to nearly 100 community members, residents, and business partners for its grand opening celebration. Several state and local officials were in attendance as well.

  • Senator Stephanie Kunze, The Ohio Senate
  • Congressman Steve Stivers, US House of Representatives, 15th District of Ohio
  • Kevin Boyce, Franklin County Commissioner
  • Mayor Don Schonhardt, City of Hilliard

After an official ceremony and ribbon cutting, guests were welcome to tour the new building and meet The Ashford at Sturbridge team.

The Ashford at Sturbridge is Wallick’s third affordable assisted living community. Located on the same campus as Sturbridge Green, one of Wallick’s affordable senior apartment communities, The Ashford at Sturbridge has 124 studio and one-bedroom suites and will serve as an affordable option for seniors in central Ohio searching for a value-driven community where they are not only cared for but cared about.

 

Check out Columbus Business First’s recent article about The Ashford at Sturbridge.

Heart of Service Spreads Holiday Joy at Ashford Communities

With the holidays can come joy and cheer, but also snow and frigid temperatures. And for that reason, Wallick’s volunteer committee, Heart of Service, devised a plan to keep The Ashfords’ senior residents warm and cozy this chilly season by organizing a blanket drive.

With the help of Wallick’s associates, Heart of Service collected 153 blankets for residents at two of the Company’s affordable senior living communities, The Ashford on Broad and The Ashford of Mt. Washington. Each blanket was packaged with a personalized card and gifted to residents at their community’s holiday party. Put on by The Ashfords’ staff members, both holiday bashes had a feast, music, support from Wallick associates, and of course a special appearance by Santa Clause.

Although the basic fleece blanket probably won’t make Amazon’s Hottest Holiday Gift Guide anytime soon, words can’t describe how delighted residents were to get a surprise gift from a friend at Wallick.

It just shows – no matter the gift, it’s the thought that always means the most. Thank you to everyone who donated.

Here’s a Sneak Peek of The Ashford at Sturbridge

It was going to take a lot more than chilly temps and drizzly rain to stop Wallick’s business partners from catching a first glimpse of The Ashford at Sturbridge, the Company’s latest affordable assisted living community.

Over 50 guests eagerly arrived at Sturbridge last Thursday for the Community’s first event since Wallick broke ground last October. A new addition to one of Hilliard, Ohio’s many suburban neighborhoods, The Ashford at Sturbridge resides on the same campus of Wallick’s affordable apartment community for seniors, Sturbridge Green.

Once complete, The Ashford at Sturbridge will offer 124 studio and one-bedroom suites and serve as an affordable option for seniors in central Ohio searching for a value-driven community where they are not only cared for, but cared bout.

Check out pictures from The Ashford at Sturbridge’s first event!