OPRS Annual Report - Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services

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David Schell
Executive Director
Breckenridge Village
Culinary Accomplishments
Grace Woods, a satellite campus of Breckenridge Village, attained exemplary
results in resident satisfaction for excellence in culinary services. The Culinary
and Nutritional Services department of OPRS Communities also continues to
lead the way in culinary advancement by implementing cooked-to-order dining
throughout its campuses. Currently, Breckenridge Village, Cape May Retirement
Village, Lake Vista of Cortland, Mount Pleasant Retirement Village, Swan Creek
Retirement Community and Westminster-Thurber Community all offer
cooked-to-order dining.
Advancing as Experts
OPRS Communities began two new endeavors this year that have helped
position OPRS as experts in senior services. The Journey Through Aging radio
program can be heard live Saturday mornings on three stations throughout
the state and on-demand at www.journeythroughaging.com. The program
is hosted by Westminster-Thurber Marketing Director Joel Wrobbel, and is a
weekly conversation about the issues today’s seniors and their families are
facing. Also, Breckenridge Village Executive Director David Schell has been a
regular guest on the TV show Golden Opportunities in the Greater Cleveland
area presenting on a variety of topics relevant to seniors.
Deficiency-Free
Breckenridge Village achieved a deficiency-free Ohio Department of
Health survey in February. Swan Creek Retirement Village also received a
deficiency-free survey in March for the second consecutive year.
National Recognition
Swan Creek Retirement Village and Park Vista of Youngstown were both named
in the list of the nation’s top nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report. This
was Swan Creek’s second consecutive year being named to this prestigious list.
Best of the Best
A number of OPRS Communities have been voted “Best of the Best” by readers
of their local newspapers. Receiving recognition this year were Lake Vista of
Cortland for best in assisted living, nursing, and rehabilitation; Breckenridge
Village for best in Senior Living for the third consecutive year; Dorothy Love
Retirement Community for best retirement community and assisted living;
and Rockynol for best senior independent living apartment provider.
Achieving Accreditation
This year, Lake Vista of Cortland was accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) – Continuing Care Accreditation
Commission (CCAC) of LeadingAge. Lake Vista became the ninth OPRS
Communities campus to become accredited. Cape May Retirement Village
and The Vineyard on Catawba are not eligible at this time.
Outstanding Satisfaction
OPRS Communities routinely surveys resident satisfaction. According to fourth
quarter results for fiscal year 2011, residents discharged from OPRS health care
centers had an overall satisfaction rate of 94 percent and 95 percent would
recommend the community.
Participation in Research Study
Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Breckenridge Village and Park Vista of
Youngstown participated in a TURN study with a research team from the University
of Texas, to help determine optimal frequency of turning immobile nursing
home residents to prevent pressure ulcers.
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