Breckenridge Village Breaks Ground for "The Landing" at Grace Woods

Posted on May 14, 2012 in In The News for Breckenridge Village

The Fairmount Health & Rehabilitation Center Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey Two Years in a Row!

Posted on May 4, 2012 in In The News for Breckenridge Village

            PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Fairmount Health and Rehabilitation Center scores Deficiency-free Survey two years in a row!

(May 4, 2012, Willoughby, Ohio)  Breckenridge Village not-for-profit retirement community is pleased to announce that its’ Fairmount Health and Rehabilitation Center, on the campus of Breckenridge Village, has achieved a deficiency free survey for the second time in two years!
The State Health Department conducted their surprise survey at the Fairmount Health and Rehabilitation Center last week.  Following three days of intense scrutiny of the existing licensed areas at FHRC and the recently constructed expansion project at Breckenridge Village – state inspectors determined that there were no deficiencies at The Fairmount Health and Rehabilitation Center!
“The pride, expertise and joy you bring with you every day to your job shows up time and time again” Executive Director David Schell said as he praised his staff.  “I am most proud to be associated with our staff and honored to serve as Executive Director,” Schell said.
The state also approved the opening of the new “Nell Rose Reil Rehabilitation Wing”, expanded nursing care rooms, Assisted Living and Memory Support wings.   
Breckenridge Village is one of 11 retirement communities owned and operated by OPRS Communities, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) in Columbus.   Since 1922, OPRS has defined the highest standards of quality of life for older adults.  Each year, OPRS serves more than 80,000 people in 38 counties through its wholly owned subsidiaries OPRS Communities and Senior Independence

For more information, please contact Executive Director, David Schell, at 440.942.4342.

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Tips for Caregivers

Posted on April 16, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities - 1 Comment

Please check out these caregiver tips by Joy Loverde,
author of "The Complete Eldercare Planner" and faculty member of "Eden Across America"

[Medical Emergency Tips]

(http://www.oprs.org/media/public/files/blog/01-Create_Quick_and_Easy_Access_-_mixed.MP3)

OPRS Communities Ranked in the Top 25 in State Surveys

Posted on April 9, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities - 4 Comments

Guest Blog: Author Missy Buchanan

Posted on April 4, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities - 40 Comments

A “Brain-Healthy” Diet – 10 Foods to Help Improve Your Brain

Posted on March 22, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities

Breckenridge Village Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Posted on March 20, 2012 in Active Aging for Breckenridge Village - 2 Comments

Recycling for Good a Win-Win!

Posted on February 17, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities - 3 Comments

February is American Heart Month

Posted on February 6, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities - 6 Comments

February is Heart Month and a perfect time to evaluate your life style. Heart disease and stroke are major threats to your health.In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death among men and women.

Are Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil SAD?

Posted on February 2, 2012 in Active Aging for All Communities - 3 Comments

Since it is Groundhog Day, the buzz, of course, is whether or not the groundhog saw his shadow. In Ohio, Buckeye Chuck predicted a shortened winter, in direct conflict with Punxsutawney Phil, who thinks we’re in for at least six more weeks. No matter who is right, one thing is certain: we need to keep moving this winter to maintain a positive look on life.