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Maple Knoll Communities 170 years
introduction
Maple Knoll Communities, Inc.
A non-profit, continuum of services provider is dedicated to supporting older adults so they can
live happy, healthy and active lives in order to experience life the way they want to in retirement.
Maple Knoll Communities, Inc. includes the exceptional retirement communities of Maple Knoll
Village and The Knolls of Oxford, Maple Knoll Outreach Services for Seniors, three affordable HUD
Senior Living Residences, Village Home Health and Hospice, WMKV 89.3 and 89.9 FM Radio Station,
a Montessori Child Center, and the Hemsworth Wellness Center.
Since 1848, Maple Knoll Communities, Inc. has offered innovative, holistic residential and community-
based programs that improve the quality of life and respond to individuals' changing needs as they age
and is a nationally recognized leader in the care and support of older adults.
Maple Knoll Communities is also proud to be a leader in innovative services, accommodations and care.
“Maple Knoll is a great asset to our community. When meeting
with prospective new companies who are contemplating moving into Springdale we always mention
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Maple Knoll and its magnificent campus and array of services. As Mayor of the city of Springdale
for the past 21 years I have said quite often that Maple Knoll is one of the crown jewels of our city.
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-Doyle H. Webster, Springdale Mayor
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Maple Knoll Village has provided us a wonderful community where we can feel taken care of
free of the natural worries of life. We enjoy our lifestyle here, and are very happy!
-Helen and Bob Watkins, Maple Knoll residents
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mission Friends and Supporters of Maple Knoll Communities,
statement The celebration of our 170th Anniversary is an Through the years we have been met with challenges
opportunity to share our historic milestones, myriad such as cuts in federal funding, housing recession,
achievements and many innovative firsts since capital expenses and increased need for benevolent
our origin in 1848. The longevity of Maple Knoll support, which required us to look outside the box.
Communities is a testament to our commitment Careful planning and fiscal responsibility have
M aple Knoll Communities, Inc. is recognized as a growing provider of outstanding senior to quality, strength and growth in a challenging
economy where there is competing demand in
allowed us to remain financially sound and loyal to
our core values, despite these challenges.
communities and services that allow those we serve to thrive in a stimulating and dignified senior care.
environment. This will be accomplished through creativity and responsible fiscal stewardship. As the President and CEO of Maple Knoll
The industry of senior services has seen many Communities, I have seen many changes, but the
changes over the years. Through these changes, most exciting are forthcoming. The recent creation
Vision Statement Maple Knoll Communities has continued to remain
true to its non-profit mission of allowing those
of a new mission statement has helped to guide our
organization into strategic planning that will lead
Maple Knoll strives to deliver the best lifestyle possible through its we serve to thrive in a stimulating and dignified Maple Knoll Communities well into the future. We
environment. Our organization has taken innovative look forward to attracting the best employees, new
comprehensive options, amenities, and services. Maple Knoll strives
steps in our operation planning to continue to push partnerships, increased fundraising efforts, creation
to create the best time in life for its residents, clients and members.
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forward and to grow and provide quality through all of senior living accommodations and technology
of our programs and services. that will help to determine a course for continued
growth, excellence, and service for older adults.
Formal collaborations with The University of
Living at Maple Knoll means I have been Cincinnati and Miami University have brought As you review our history you will learn more about
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our unique culture that reinforces the philosophy,
able to do many things intergenerational relationships, opportunities to age
in place, telehealth services and more to the halls of mission and spirit of our organization. We have been
our campuses. A Joint Venture with Cedar Village here for 170 years, we remain strong and viable, and
I didn't have the time or opportunity to do before. we pledge to continue to preserve our history of
allowed for the creation of Village Home Health and
-Jack Hughes, Maple Knoll resident Hospice and a $10 million tax credit has recently service for many more tomorrows.
allowed for renovation to our Senior HUD Housing.
The hard work, dedication and generosity of those
living and working in our facilities continues to
astound us. Over 20% of our workforce has been
with us for ten years or more and we were recently
awarded Top Place to Work by Cincy Magazine. Our
fundraising efforts have exceeded yearly goals and
Corporate Philosophy both the amount of donors and monetary support
has been on the rise.
Our organization has received numerous accolades
throughout the years including deficiency free state
Aging Education, Training and surveys in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Maple
is a normal life process which people experience in Research Knoll Child Center and Food Service; 5 Star rated
different ways. are important aspects of improving the quality of Nursing Home status, Communicator of the Year
life and should be carried out in a manner which Award, Skilled Nursing Best Practice, HomeCare
Old Age recognizes an individual’s privacy, dignity, and life style. Elite Award and more. As a member of Ohio Aging
Services Network, Maple Knoll Communities was
should not limit or change a person’s right to
experience life to its fullest through self-determination. A Charitable Corporation rated on care and delivery of service to our clients.
Our outstanding services allowed Ohio Aging
exists for and is responsible to the community Services Network to rank The Knolls of Oxford
A Caring Community which it serves. a #1 healthcare provider in the state with Maple
recognizes that people are individuals with changing Knoll Village trailing close behind at #6.
needs and seeks innovative approaches which A Comprehensive Prog ram Even during the time when most retirement living
emphasize each person’s wholeness. for the Elderly communities throughout the country were struggling
goes beyond the provision of services within its own to maintain levels of occupancy, we continued to see
Services community and attempts to effect changes within society robust growth. At the present time, our communities
should provide opportunities for personal growth, which lead toward a fuller life for all older people. maintain 100% occupancy with strong wait lists in
fulfillment, and choice. Independent Living. These numbers prove that the
James M. Formal,
Cincinnati market has a growing need for senior
housing and services as the aging population President and CEO
continues to increase at a record setting rate. Maple Knoll Communities, Inc.
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Mrs. Beecher had been distressed to hear from the In 1855, a group of Cincinnati ladies founded The
humble
Rev. Horace Bushnell, city missionary, that penniless Protestant Home for the Friendless and Female
aged women were sent to Commercial Hospital, where Guardian Society as a maternity home for destitute
other inhabitants were often drunken and degraded. women. The name was later changed to Protestant
beginnings
Having confirmed this report through personal visits, Home for the Friendless and Foundlings. As the name
she called a meeting of “some of the old residents, to implies, it was not just a maternity hospital, but rather
see what could be done.” In 1848 this group of ladies a home for unfortunate women.
raised $1,423 toward starting a home, Mrs. Coleman
Mansfield being the first donor. A house on Everett The home moved to Springdale, the present location
Street was rented for $18 a month. In 1851, The Home of Maple Knoll Village, in the early 1900s. When
for Aged and Indigent Women was incorporated and a requests for services for unwed mothers had been
second rented house enlarged the capacity. declining for many years due to sociological changes
within the country, the Board of Trustees of The
M aple Knoll Communities is the surviving organization of three of Cincinnati’s oldest charities. In 1879, it was decided to bring the Widows’ Home
and the Old Men’s Home under one roof. Six years
Maple Knoll Home decided to change its charitable
endeavors to providing services for the aging.
They were The Widows’ and Old Men’s Home, the Bodmann Widows’ Home and the Maple Knoll prior, Mr. Abram Taylor had left $10,000 in his will for
Home. The Widows’ and Old Men’s Home was founded as the Society for the Relief of Aged Women the founding of an Old Men’s Home. Mr. Taylor had On October 1, 1973, the Maple Knoll Home merged
in 1848. Mrs. Lydia Beecher was the founder and first Directress of the Society. She was the wife of wished the Home to be connected with the Widows’ into the Widows’ and Old Men’s Home. On October 12,
Home. Ensuing years saw the two homes successfully 1973, the corporate name of the merged corporation
Dr. Lyman Beecher, President of Lane Theological Seminary, and the step-mother of Harriet Beecher occupying the same building. was changed to Southwestern Ohio Seniors’ Services,
Stowe, who in 1851 published her famous Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Inc. which is now Maple Knoll Communities, Inc.
Bodman Widows Home The Maple Knoll Hospital and Home
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The Knolls of Oxford is a non-profit continuing care retirement community
that opened in 2000 and is located in Oxford, Ohio near the campus of Miami
University. Located on a beautiful 85-acre campus, the community offers 108
villas, 28 assisted living apartments and a 62-bed skilled nursing facility and
rehabilitation center. The Knolls of Oxford boasts a unique affiliation with
Miami University. The Knolls of Oxford is so proud to have been recognized
by U.S. News and World Report as a five-star rated nursing home for overall
performance in health inspections, nurse staffing and quality of medical care.
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I enjoy living at The Knolls of Oxford. It was one of the
best decisions I made at a time when it was necessary to
downsize. Life is busy at The Knolls. Occasionally, I have
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how good living here is.
-Sally Wasser, Knolls of Oxford resident
Maple Knoll Village is a non-profit continuing care retirement community
located on a beautiful 54-acre campus. The community includes 142 villas in
the neighborhoods of Coventry Court, Eastwood, Westminster and Kensington,
135 apartments in Beecher Place and Kensington, 63 assisted living apartments
in Breese Manor and Bodmann Pavilion, a 145-bed skilled nursing facility and
rehabilitation center. The community features sprawling gardens and beautiful
landscape unmatched in the area. The quality of the village’s residential health
care services and programs are attested to by a long list of accreditations
and citations. The hospital readmission rate remains well below the national
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average at 10.7% and Maple Knoll holds a 5-star rating for quality measures.
Our five star quality status is a testament to the
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dedication and hard work of our staff. It is an honor to have the exceptional care
we provide for older adults in our community recognized with this coveted status.
-Tim McGowan, Vice President of Operations, Maple Knoll Communities
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F ormal University affiliations at both Maple Knoll Village and The Knolls of
Oxford enhance the lives of residents and provide countless intergenerational
learning experiences for students. The benefits of such affiliations allow our
communities to access newly available innovations and technology, provide the
opportunity to explore educational, recreational and cultural opportunities and
actively participate in research initiatives to change the way older adults age.
Miami University's affiliation with The Knolls of Oxford, formalized on December
20, 2005 is one of more than 100 such partnerships forged between colleges and
nearby retirement communities over the past 25 years. The formal affiliation has
been renewed in 2008, 2011, and 2014 and will be renewed again in 2019.
“ I have learned that
The University of Cincinnati is one of the best research centers in the
country, after living at Maple Knoll I know they are one of the best
The af filiation’s goals are as follows:
1. To foster cooperation and interaction between The
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Knolls and Miami University for the benefit of both Miami
retirement communities in the nation. Together these two top notch
University and The Knolls and their constituent groups.
companies will help seniors and make changes for decades to come.
2. To enhance educational opportunities for The Knolls’
-Ed Weber, Maple Knoll resident
residents and Miami University students and staff.
The Miami-Knolls Affiliation which preserves the 3. To increase intergenerational exposure and activities.
A formal collaboration with Maple Knoll Village and The Vision Statement: autonomy of both parties, came about after officials
University of Cincinnati has allowed Maple Knoll to be in the We will shape the future of healthcare and promote the 4. Miami students participating in service learning, internships
from both communities began exploring in earnest the
forefront of care in the community. The collaboration is based best lifestyle possible for older adults. and administrator-in-training programs at The Knolls.
mutually beneficial possibilities of a partnership in 2004.
on a 30-year history of working together in nursing, medical
engineering, and pharmacy education and practice. In 2012, Mission Statement: 5. To grant preferential admission to The Knolls for Miami
Create a nationally recognized interdisciplinary learning University affiliated faculty and staff and their families to
through a partnership with the UC College of Nursing, a villa
partnership for students, faculty, practitioners, employees, enhance the Miami University Community.
on the campus of Maple Knoll was transformed into a learning
and test environment for the development of technologies and researchers that strives to enhance the quality of
aimed at keeping seniors in their own homes or communities care and services for older adults. We will further the
longer. The house serves as a location for experiential learning missions of the University of Cincinnati and Maple Knoll
for students and volunteers in health care fields, engineering Communities by fostering a sustainable program of
and other related areas. The Innovation Collaboratory is innovation, research, and practice.
home to telehealth robots and patient simulators, and is now
the testing ground for innovative student projects aimed at
detecting falls, preventing medication errors and making life
easier for an aging population. The formal Affiliation was first
signed on Monday, April 27th, 2015. A renewal was resigned on
May 10th 2018 and will last for 5 years.
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Maple Knoll Outreach Services for Seniors In 1995, the nation’s only public radio station housed in a
supports homebound senior citizens throughout retirement facility and targeting older adults, crackled onto the
the community. These services include providing airwaves. Today, WMKV/WLHS 89.3 and 89.9 FM is a member-
transportation to community centers, to medical supported, public radio station whose mission is to provide
appointments and to therapy visits. We also nostalgia, news and information to senior adults and their
provide a volunteer driven Meals on Wheels families. WMKV/WLHS remains dedicated to providing Greater
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Meals on Wheels now also provides pet food for
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companionship around the clock. WMKV is on the air and on-line
homebound seniors’ furry companions. Maple Knoll at wmkvfm.org. The way WMKV Radio was, and IS meant to be!
Outreach Services for Seniors is located on the
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Maple Knoll Village campus in Springdale, Ohio.
WMKV is my
morning treasure
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To me, the people that bring my meals on wheels WMKV is the and I listen all through the day.
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are friends. I am blessed to have such good drivers.
number one button
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They seem interested in what’s going on with my life. -Lynne Scott, Cincinnati listener
on my car radio!
I think it’s great. -John Morris Russell, Cincinnati Pops
S -Joyce Viox, Meals on Wheels client
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HUD Senior Living Residences I knew part of my own healing was going to be
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Maple Knoll Communities is proud to manage having my own place. At Corbly Trace, I have the
three HUD subsidized buildings, Corbly Trace,
support I need and that allows me to keep going.
Mt. View Terrace and The Meadows, in the
Cincinnati area for seniors only, age 62 and over.
I get to be me.
-Ms. Clark, Corbly Trace resident
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The Manor House Restaurant is located on the Maple The Hemsworth Wellness Center on the campus of Maple Knoll Village
Knoll Village campus and offers a fine dining experience in is dedicated to the overall health and well being of its members. The
a beautiful setting. The Manor House Restaurant is open center includes a fitness room, warm water pool and sauna and a variety
to the public through club membership. Open six days of land and water classes. Exercise Physiologists and Fitness Specialists
a week, the Manor House offers lunch, dinner, Sunday are available to guide your first evaluation and lead you to perform safe
brunch and specialty dining events. participation in programs. Membership is open to those 50 and older and
the Center is now a SilverSneakers qualified facility.
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Maple Knoll Child Center is a Montessori preprimary program for
children 3 through 6 years of age and is located on the campus of
Maple Knoll Village. The program offers children the opportunity My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 5 years ago. All employees from
excellent with their care,
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to experience intergenerational activities. The Child Center
your agency have been
program is based on the Montessori philosophy and program of
human development and education. It is a tuition-based program with empathy to my husband and myself when things were so overwhelming for me.
enrolling children residing in the neighboring communities.
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–Home Health Patient’s Family Member
Maple Knoll means independence, fun & warmth
in our house. Our family has benefited from the intergenerational program at Maple Knoll for decades. Village Home Health and Hospice is a joint venture between Maple
As a past student, I have wonderful memories of visiting grand-friends, reading to them and doing pottery Knoll Communities, Inc. and Cedar Village. Dedicated and talented
with them. We loved visiting and sharing our lives with our grand-friends. We learned so much about staff provide skilled services to enable individuals to recuperate
respect and friendship at The Maple Knoll Child Center. When my oldest son was ready to enroll in safely in the surroundings where they feel most comfortable... your
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own home. These services include: Skilled Nursing / Registered
preschool we automatically felt warmth and happiness when we revisited. He graduated in 2015 and
Nurse Services, Hospice Care, Physical & Occupational Therapy,
now our twins, are learning to be confident and compassionate at The Maple Knoll Child Center. Social Services, Speech Therapy and Home Health Aide assistance.
-Abby Gist, Child Center parent
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development
efforts at Maple Knoll Communities
The Fund Development Program at Maple Knoll Communities includes three approaches: Annual
Giving, Major Gifts and Planned Giving.
Our Annual Giving program benefitting the Future Care Fund, allows all residents to live a life of
peace and security. The peace of knowing that home will always be here if one is short of funds,
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and the security of recognizing Maple Knoll Communities’ charitable mission.
The Future Care Fund adds a vital extra level of security for residents. We are living
longer, which increases the probability of our running out of funds. Maple Knoll vows
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they will not make us leave when that happens; our contributions to the Future Fund
help support that vow.
-John Anderson, Maple Knoll Village resident
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Individuals, who include Maple Knoll Communities
The Future Care Fund supports Maple Knoll’s and Maple Knoll Communities Donors in their estate plans, become members of our
I contribute to the fund because I believe that it is a responsibility
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The Knolls of Oxford’s benevolent care program of a Knolls Community member to help insure that
Living Legacy Society. A gift to the Living Legacy
which provides the highest quality care and Society can be made through a bequest, life continuous care is available
services to residents who cannot pay for the total insurance plan, trust, or other type of planned gift. for my neighbors and myself.
cost of their care. The annual Future Care Fund Membership is also given to anyone who has made -Eileen Goode, Knolls of Oxford resident
contributes an important part of the total cost of $50,000 in gifts during their lifetime. A unique
our benevolent care program which is now over display has been created to honor individuals
$1 million each year. who are members of the Living Legacy Society. Communities. Significant projects in our history
This colorful display is located in Heritage Hall at have included: The WMKV studios, Life Enriching
The Future Care Fund has: Maple Knoll Village. It features an assortment of Gardens at Maple Knoll Village, Breese Manor,
antique teacups or collector mugs that pay The Hemsworth Wellness Center, The Dorothy
• Distributed more than $20 million
tribute to those donors whose generosity has Puccini Library, The Chapel at Maple Knoll Village,
• Helped our neighbors stay in their homes near The Richard Neubauer, MD and John Hughes
propelled Maple Knoll Communities into the
friends and familiar surroundings Hospice Center, Sycamore Senior Center, The
respected organization it is today.
• Supported Residents anonymously Knolls of Oxford Memorial Garden, Spiritual Care
Major gifts for Capital Projects remain an Upper Room, Maple Knoll Big Bus and The Gregg
important part of giving at Maple Knoll Warshaw, MD Health Center.
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Maple Knoll Communities Board of Directors
John Bloomstrom Fred Robbins Marilyn Hoskins David Zuidema Kurt Marty
Chairman First Vice Chairman Second Vice Chairman Corporate Secretary Treasurer
Board Members: Trustees and Board Emeriti
Mr. J. Wickliffe Ach Mr. William C. Gamble Mrs. Judith S. McKinney
Mr. Peter A. Alpaugh Mrs. Mary Blair Garvey Mrs. Jonny McSwain
Mrs. Cornelia H. Asbury Mr. Dean R. Gaudin Mrs. Ann Mootz
Mrs. Zoe W. Ashley Mrs. Nancy Geiler Mr. Marti Morrison
Dr. Sheila J. Atchley, Ph.D. Mrs. P. Jeane Goings Mrs. Audrey O'Connor
Mrs. Nancy Decamp Bahlman Mr. John M. Green Mr. William Ostrander
Mr. Oliver L. Baily Mr. Frank T. Hamilton, III Mrs. Jack B. Pancero
Dr. Bill F. Balzano Mrs. C.L. Harrison, III Mr. Lauren Patch
Mrs. Mary M. Besanceney Mrs. Patricia Havlik-Stern Mr. James L. Pease, III
Tamilyn Bakas Pat Bennett Ronald Beymer Thomas Dewey Mr. Steven L. Brash Mrs. Sharon L. Haydock Dr. Bernard F. Phelps
Immediate Past Chair Mr. John R. Brooks Mr. William S. Helton, Jr. Mr. Jerry Pietch
Mr. Frederick F. Brower Mrs. P. David Herrlinger Mr. Barry S. Porter
Mr. Jack E. Brown Mr. Grant V. Hesser Mrs. Nancy Lee Preston
Mr. William B. Brown Mr. Michael A. Hirschfeld Dr. Nancy Robert
Mrs. Frances A. Browne Ms. Ann Huffman Mr. J. Jay Rowe, III
Mr. P. M. Brumm Mr. Gary "Doc" Huffman Mr. Robert D. Scallan
Mr. Ralph R. Burchenal Mr. Walter P. Johnston Mr. Arthur R. Schiltz
Mr. David O. Cawdrey Mr. Alex H. Keller Mrs. Virginia E. Schott
Mrs. Jean S. Clipson Dr. Elmore A. Kindel, Jr. Mrs. Anne M. Taylor
Mr. James M. Coombe Mrs. Margaret W. Kite Ole J. Thienhaus, M.D.
James King Steve Komrska Susan Lang Lynn Larson Mrs. Caroline H. Davidson Mr. Robert L. Kreidler Carl G. Thompson, M.D.
Mrs. Jennifer L. Davis Mrs. Marilyn Kremzar Dr. Alfred Tuchfarber
Mr. Roger W. Dean Dr. Joseph Lindner, Jr. Mr. Cedric W. Vogel
Mr. Daryl J. Demo Mr. Jonathan R. Lippincott Mr. Gary B. Volz
Mrs. Diane Dumbauld Dr. John A. MacLeod Mr. Clifford P. Wagner
Mr. Howard Ecker, III Mrs. Mary Mahler Mr. Robert Walker
Miss Margaret Fanella Dr. Donna S. Martsolf Mr. Frederick O. Ward
Mrs. Anne Feuer Mr. Terry G. Marty Dr. Ronald L. Wiley
Mrs. Katherine S. Ficks Mrs. Malcolm N. McElroy Mr. Steven A. Wilson
Ms. Clarice P. Fooks Mrs. Kathryn B. McGrew Mr. Drausin F. Wulsin
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Richard Norman Woodrow UibleMaple Knoll Communities Maple Knoll Communities Staf f:
Timeline: 170 Years in the Making
Current Leaders Administration: Steven Copeland
James Formal Andy Craig Director, Spiritual Care
President and Chief Vice President of and Ethics Services
Executive Officer Technical Services
Timothy McGowan Megan Ulrich The Knolls of Oxford Management Staf f: 1848 1881 1974
Executive Vice President Vice President of Communications, Mrs. Lydia Beecher founds Mrs. Lauretta Gibson founds The Bodmann Widows’ Home is
of Operations Marketing and Development Terri Abernathy Scarllett Kilgore The Bodmann German Protestant merged into Southwestern Ohio
Director, Environmental Services Director, Program Services The Society for the Relief of
Aged Indigent Women. Widows’ Home. This was an Seniors’ Services, Inc.
Jim Stahl Ross Farnsworth
Vice President of Finance/ Executive Director, Stacey Brekke Laura Lacy expressed wish of her father
Chief Financial Officer The Knolls of Oxford Director, Knolls of Director, Marketing Mr. Ferdinand Bodmann.
Oxford Communications and Development
Beth Thress Shirl Miller
Vice President of Executive Assistant Duany De La Cruz Kelley Needham
Human Resources Manager, Therapy Executive Assistant
Paul Harville Tara Pitts
Maple Knoll Village Management Staf f: Director, Nursing Director, IL Social Activities
Shelley Acus Laurie Westermeyer Suzanne House Michael Williams
Director, Nursing Director, Assisted Living/ Director, AL and SNF Activities Director, Food Service Bodmann Widows’ Home
Village Care
John Ammerman 1975
Director, Marketing Deborah Herrera Community Services Staf f: Lydia Beecher
Construction starts on $14.5
Hemsworth Wellness Julie Cox Joshua Howard
Joe Volker Center Manager Controller Director, Maple Knoll 1851 Ferdinand Bodmann Lauretta Gibson
million model retirement
community. The site is 54 lush,
Director, Environmental Services
Outreach Senior Services/ The Society for the Relief of
Rene Marois wooded acres in Springdale, the
Meri Fox Assistant Administrator
Valerie Landell
Chief Executive Officer,
HUD Operations Aged Indigent Women changes its 1884 previous site of the Maple Knoll
Director, Child Center name to The Home for Aged and
Village Home Health Elizabeth Lilley The Protestant Home for the Hospital and Home.
George Zahn Indigent Women and incorporated.
Friendless and Foundlings
and Hospice Director, Home Health,
Mary Kammer
Director, Volunteer Resources
WMKV 89.3 & 89.9 FM
Village Home Health and Hospice changes its name to The Hospital 1977
Station Director
and Home for the Friendless. Maple Knoll Village opens to
Jeffery Jones seniors, providing independent
living apartments and long-term
Director, Food Service
1916 nursing facilities.
The Bodmann German Protestant
Widows’ Home becomes the
Bodmann Widows’ Home.
Rock of Aging 1932
Home for Aged and Indigent Women
The Rock of Aging Award is a distinct honor given to an The Widow’s Home and the
Old Men’s Home are officially
individual who has showed true dedication and care in the
field of aging. This person provides innovation, compassion,
1855 consolidated and incorporate as
the Widow’s and Old Men’s Home.
The Protestant Home for the Maple Knoll Village Aerial
education and enthusiasm to the geriatric community. Since Friendless and Foundlings is
1993, Maple Knoll has selected 15 different individuals who have established by a group of
1950 1979
shown endless support through the years to the organization Cincinnati ladies as a “refuge Jerry D. Smart is elected president
for destitute women”. The Hospital and Home for the
by honoring and awarding them the Rock of Aging Award. Past Friendless becomes Maple Knoll of the American Association of
recipients of this award have included: Hospital and Home. Homes for the Aging. Maple Leaf
1879 Auxiliary founded on October 3rd
and offers community and resident
1993 – Joseph D. Landen 2002 – Robert Logan Abram M. Taylor, one of the first 1973 volunteer services to the Village.
1994 – Jerry D. Smart 2003 – Mary Seaton Breese trustees of the Widows’ Home, The Maple Knoll Hospital and
bequeaths money to establish a Home merges with the Widows’
1995 – Michael A. Hirschfeld 2004 – Jerry Pietch home for old men. He wants to and Old Men’s home under the
1996 – H. Truxtun Emerson, Jr. 2006 – Terry Marty consolidate the management of the leadership of Jerry D. Smart,
1997 – Jonathon R. Lippincott 2008 – J. Wickliffe Ach Old Men’s Home and the Widows’ president of the Widows’ and
1999 – Ann A. Mootz 2014 – Gregg Warshaw, M.D. Home; the two organizations Old Men’s Home. Southwestern
enter into an agreement. Ohio Seniors’ Services, Inc.
2000 – Linda P. Bailey 2016 – Steve Wilson
is introduced as the new
2001 – Laura L. Jones corporate name for the merged
organization.
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Rev. Jerry Smart and Mary Herrmann1980 University of Cincinnati College
of Nursing and Health, is
1988 The Maple Knoll Child Center 1993 Dedication of SOSSI’s $32 million
Maple Knoll Village is named expansion, including an Assisted
The Meadows opens on June 15 Maple Knoll Village celebrates holds a reunion of its first
awarded the Robert Wood Living building with 60 apartments,
and provides housing and services its 140th anniversary. America’s graduating class. Maple Knoll one of the top 20 Continuing
Johnson Foundation grant 80 manor homes of Coventry
under the department of HUD, Great Friday Night Smokeless Bingo Village is reaccredited by the Care Retirement Communities
to establish Maple Knoll as a Court, the Village Center and the
Section 8 rental assistance program opens at the center, to provide Continuing Care Accreditation in the United States by New
teaching nursing home, one Manor House Community Building.
to moderate low-income elderly funds for operating expenses. The Commission of the American Choices magazine. A $27 million
of 11 teaching nursing homes
persons. Center for Older Adults first Herbstfest Trustee Alumni Association of Homes for the tax exempt bond issue closes
across the country. Village
opens August 4th which extends Reunion is held in October. Aging. The Maple Knoll Leaf to finance expansion project of
Executive Council formed.
services of Maple Knoll Auxiliary presents the residents 80 manor homes and a 60-unit
Village to older people in the with a beautiful new mini-bus with Assisted Living building, complete
1989 with a Health and Wellness Center.
neighboring communities of
Springdale, Glendale, Wyoming,
1983 First Walk of Ages was held on
a wheel chair lift.
Coalitions on Aging are formed May 6, 1989 with a four mile walk-
Forest Park, Woodlawn and
Greenhills. Re-run shop opens in the surrounding communities a-thon from Maple Knoll through 1994 Coventry Court
September 30 and profits assist the and Maple Knoll Center for Older Glendale. Maple Knoll Management, Construction begins on $32 million
Auxiliary in their annual projects. Adults serves as the enabler in the Inc. formed on April 25th, a for profit expansion project. Aggressive
formation of this aging network. A subsidiary corporation that provides marketing efforts begin as
Memorial Tree program is established management and consulting services. billboards and television ads
and a Pet Therapy program initiated. First Future Fund campaign is accompany construction of
initiated. Maple Knoll Child Assisted Living Building and 80
Center receives an award from manor homes, known as Coventry
Governor Celeste for encouraging Court.
intergenerational volunteerism.
The Village’s first professionally
printed annual report wins second
place in the Cincinnati Editors’
1992
The Living Legacy Society is
Association publications contest.
inaugurated, allowing SOSSI to be
The first Velma Walton lecture is
named beneficiary in a will, trust
held for nursing assistants. Twenty
or life insurance policy. Genevieve
one villas begin construction next
Hoadly, former board member,
to the Center for Older Adults to
The Meadows endows Village with $8 million, the
1984 be named Westminster.
largest bequest in its history. The WMKV’s Original Crew
1981 President Jerry D. Smart receives Gerontology Institute celebrates
Eastwood Villas is built and consists the American Association of Homes its ten year anniversary. A 40 foot 1996
of twenty six two-bedroom homes. for the Aging highest award, the Metro-liner bus is a Christmas gift University of Cincinnati’s Learning
All units are fully occupied in a few Award of Honor, “for significant to the residents; purchased with in Retirement program is initiated
weeks, and there is a waiting list for the contributions to the care of the Hoadly trust funds, the super bus on the Maple Knoll Village campus.
villas and all other accommodations aging on a national level.” Art lending seats 43 passengers and permits SOSSI becomes a member of the
at Maple Knoll Village. The first issue library is established. overnight trips. Maple Knoll Momentum Health Alliance, an
of the corporate newsletter, The Village is named one of the top alliance of 15 non-profit long term
Village Voice, is published in December. 1986 15 Continuing Care Retirement care organizations. WMKV FM
awarded Innovation of the Year
The Village is awarded Continuing First Walk of Ages Communities in the United States
by New Choices magazine. by AOPHA. WMKV FM awarded
Care Accreditation, one of the first
Innovation of the Year by AAHSA.
accredited facilities in the nation.
1990 WMKV FM receives the Award
1987
Art Linkletter television show is 1995 of Merit at the Annual Gabriel
filmed at Maple Knoll Center for Awards. Chaplain James Graham
Jerry Smart is appointed by
A new Outreach Services Building Older Adults. The Walk of Ages becomes Maple Knoll’s first Chaplain
Governor George Voinovich as a
is completed. The 15,000 square is awarded the Innovation of the and Director of Spiritual Services.
delegate to the 1995 White House
Eastwood Villas foot structure cost $1.5 million Year Award by the American Conference on Aging, Washington,
and houses the Gerontology Association of Homes for the Aging.
1982 Institute and the Center for Older
D.C. WMKV 89.3 FM, the flagship
radio station of the Maple Knoll,
Gerontology Institute is founded Adults, with over 1,100 members.
with the purpose to improve the 492 volunteers assist in the 1991 opens in 1995 as the nations first
The Memorial Fund Fountain educational public radio station
quality of long-term care by outreach program of the Center.
is sculpted and installed at the to be licensed to a retirement
developing an education, training University of Cincinnati’s Geriatric
Bodmann entrance by artist community. The station features
and research environment for Evaluation Center opens at Maple Living Legacy Display
Timothy S. Werrell. big band music and information
residents, personnel and the Knoll Village and offers complete regarding activities and services
community. The Village, with the diagnosis evaluation for the older available to older adults. Maple Knolls Spiritual Care Team
22 231997 2000 Senior Center celebrates 30 years
of serving active older adults in 31
2009
Sycamore Senior Adult Multi- SOSSI expands into Oxford Ohio, communities across the TriState. The Maple Leaf Auxiliary, our
Service Center, Inc. merges with opening a new retirement community Thanks to a very generous donation volunteer services, celebrates
SOSSI. Sycamore Senior Adult called The Knolls of Oxford. When of $1 million from resident Martin their 30th anniversary. Maple Knoll
Multi-Service Center, Inc. complete in 2004, The Knolls Hemsworth, the Maple Knoll Village forms a resident ambassador
includes Sycamore Senior Center, also will include 80 cottages, 40 Wellness Center is renovated and group. This group of resident’s
Anderson Senior Center, a home assisted living apartments and 50 renamed the Ann and Martin volunteers assists the marketing,
health agency and two elderly nursing care units. Hemsworth Wellness Center on development and public relations
housing facilities, Mount View the campus of Maple Knoll Village. teams with events, advertisement
Terrace and Corbly Trace. and greeting future residents.
Maple Knoll Village Ambassadors
Miami University Affiliation
2006 2010
Sycamore Senior Center Life Enriching Gardens Thanks to a generous donation
In partnership with home builder
Maple Knoll Wellness Center renovation from resident Dorothy Puccini’s
Great Traditions Homes, Inc.
1998 2004 construction begins on the New
estate, Maple Knoll was able to
Over 100 residents, staff, and
Start of the TKO Construction renovate their library and transform
James M. Formal takes over as Westminster Cottages. The 22
it into The Dorothy Puccini Library.
volunteers added their caring cottages are the largest in the
the new President and CEO of Maple Knoll Village and The Knolls
stitches to create Maple Knoll history of LifeSphere. WMKV
LifeSphere. Mr. Formal sees his of Oxford are honored with the
Village’s magnificent 150th 89.3 FM signs an unprecedented
new position as an opportunity prestigious award of a five-year
Anniversary Quilt. This one-of-a agreement with FOX19 allowing
to position LifeSphere to be accreditation as a Continuing Care
kind work of art incorporates WMKV to broadcast morning
successful far into the future. Retirement Community issued by
photos transferred to fabric, amid news. Other changes within the
CARF International (Commission
leaves with glorious shadings of radio station include the revival of
on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
color that depict the four seasons. classic programs such as Theater
2001 of the Mind, Mystery Playhouse
Facilities). WMKV 89.3 FM partners
with Cincinnati’s top rated TV news
and The Big Broadcast. Kensington Place
Southwestern Ohio Seniors’ station, Local 12 WKRC, to bring
Services, Inc. changes its simulcasts of the local 12 news
corporate name and becomes 2008 each weekday morning and evening.
LifeSphere. LifeSphere becomes Maple Knoll
Communities Inc. Maple Knoll
purchases a one-third (33.3%)
ownership interest in Homewell
Senior Care, which provides
Westminister Neighborhood non-medical services related to
the in-home care needs of the
elderly and disabled individuals in
2007 Greater Cincinnati.
2002 LifeSphere breaks ground on 56
LifeSphere celebrates the Grand James M. Formal
new apartments called Kensington
Opening of the Life Enriching Place on the campus of Maple Library Sign
Gardens located on the campus of 2005 Knoll Village and 14 new villas
Maple Knoll Village. The gardens, The Knolls of Oxford and Miami called Redbud Trace on The Knolls
2011
which include a Memory Garden, University enter into an affiliation of Oxford campus. Sycamore The Maple Knoll Communities
Enabling Garden, and a Children’s that will advance interaction Spiritual Care Department
Garden, seek to improve the quality between the two organizations. celebrates their 15 th year
150th Anniversary Quilt of life for those who live and work LifeSphere Home Health Services anniversary. This coincides with a
within the facility. Maple Knoll is recognized as a National Best generous donation from resident
Village proudly celebrates its 25th practice Agency and is invited Hoyt Chaloud which allowed Maple
Anniversary of serving older adults to take part in The National Knoll to renovate the chapel and
within the Greater Cincinnati area. Hospitalization Study. add a sacristy and a tranquility
24 garden in memory of Fran Chaloud.
25Maple Knoll Communities continues 2013 2014 2016 Maple Knoll Village Skilled The Knolls of Oxford was selected
Nursing implemented structured as a TriHealth Preferred Provider.
to become more efficient by Thanks to a generous donation Maple Knoll Village and The Maple Knoll Communities closes
Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounding The collaboration with The
bringing in in-house therapists for our from residents John Hughes and University of Cincinnati hold a Sycamore Senior Center and forms
with their care team in February, University of Cincinnati was
rehabilitation departments. WMKV Richard Neubauer, M.D., Maple formal ribbon cutting and dedication Maple Knoll Outreach Services
2016. Maple Knoll Village began featured on WCPO television’s
89.3 FM reaches an all time high of Knoll Communities was able to of The Collaboratory House. On for Seniors. Maple Knoll Outreach
a capital campaign to upgrade “Living Senior Smart” program.
30,000 listeners. open a new hospice center. The November 6th, The Knolls of Oxford Services for Seniors is a focal point
the on campus Health Center The program was recognized as
Richard Neubauer, M.D. and John celebrated the renewal of their in Southern Ohio for programs
located in Bodmann Pavilion. The a Bronze Winner in the 38th
Hughes Hospice Center is located Affiliation agreement with Miami designed for older adults. Vital
Knolls of Oxford added four villas Annual Telly Awards garnishing
on the third floor of Bodmann University. Maple Knoll Village Sycamore Senior Center programs
to the campus, which increased the collaboration national attention.
Pavilion at Maple Knoll Village. The hosts its first Grandparent’s Day were transferred to Maple Knoll
the number of independent living The Maple Knoll Child Center
University of Cincinnati and Maple for residents, employees and family Outreach Services for Seniors.
homes to 106. Miami University continued to connect, create
Knoll Village Collaboratory House members.
and The Knolls of Oxford gathered and guide a multigenerational
is formed in an Eastwood Villa. community of students and
in July of 2016 to celebrate 10
This collaboration will bring new residents as they celebrated their
years of successful affiliation. In
testing and technology, such as 40th year in existence.
an effort to provide exceptional
the Flobot Robot, to Maple Knoll’s
Maple Knoll Therapy Room care and services, Maple Knoll
campus with the hopes of improving
Communities entered into a joint
health care for older adults in the OUTREACH SERVICES
F O R S E N IORS venture with Cedar Village which
future. Maple Knoll Village and
allows both organizations to come
The Knolls of Oxford both earn
together to improve home health
the Holleran Highest Honors in
offerings in the community.
recognition of outstanding efforts 2015 Acting together as Village Home
in providing the highest levels of Maple Knoll Communities and The Health and Hospice, the venture
service to all residents. University of Cincinnati signed a was established to further both
formal affiliation on April 27th, 2015. organizations’ missions.
Eight employees are inducted into Child Center
Leading Age Ohio’s Stars Program
for their delivery of exceptional Outreach Services
service to the older adults they serve.
Maple Knoll Communities earns the Multiple departments throughout
2015 Communicators Award. Maple Maple Knoll Communities received
Knoll Village begins using Flo-Bot, a accolades including deficiency free
Spiritual Care celebrate 15th years and
telehealth robot, in Skilled Nursing to state surveys in Skilled Nursing at
renovates
The Richard Neubauer, M.D. and assist physicians with patients. Maple Maple Knoll Village and The
2012 John Hughes Hospice Center Knoll resident John “Jack” Hughes Knolls of Oxford, Assisted Living
Maple Knoll Communities is one of twelve accomplished older at Maple Knoll Village and The Maple Knoll Village “Yup, Still Got it
begins offering custom home Ohioans inducted into the Ohio Knolls of Oxford, Maple Knoll Campaign” shows the fun side of senior living
accommodations where residents Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for Child Center and Food Service,
have choices and opportunities to 2015. Renovations to the Eastwood 5 Star rated Nursing Home status, Village Home Health and Hospice Client 2018
design their living accommodations. and Coventry Court neighborhoods Communicator of the Year Award Maple Knoll Communities, Inc.
were completed with additional and more. Maple Knoll Village celebrates 170 years. Maple Knoll
renovations planned for the future. completed Phase II of construction 2017 Village moves the Dorothy
Maple Knoll was awarded $10 million on Kensington Place. Maple Knoll Village was awarded a Puccini Library to a new location
in tax credits to renovate existing 5 Star Nursing Home Rating Status in Heritage Hall. Maple Knoll
buildings at The Meadows. The from the Centers for Medicare and Village and The Knolls of Oxford
project will update 149 apartments Medicaid Services. The Centers for Resident Satisfaction Surveys
in two buildings in The Meadows Medicare and Medicaid Services and Maple Knoll Communities
complex. The Maple Leaf Auxiliary created a Five-Star Quality Rating Employee Satisfaction Surveys
met their goal of providing $200,000 System to help consumers, their receive Holleran Highest Honors.
towards the purchase of a large 40 families, and caregivers compare
passenger bus for use by the Maple nursing homes. Maple Knoll Village
Knoll Village residents. was named as a 2017 Winner of
Best Workplaces in Ohio.
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