Topics: Neighborhoods, News & Events, Skilled Nursing

Otterbein SeniorLife is the largest provider of small-house nursing care in the country, following the principles of The Green House Project. Want an inside look at this unique style of skilled nursing? The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) recently visited one of our small house neighborhoods to report on what makes these skilled nursing communities so… Read more »

Topics: Neighborhoods, News & Events

If you’re considering senior living options for yourself or a loved one, you’ve likely noticed that there are many different options to choose from. It can be difficult to pinpoint the similarities and differences between locations and levels of service. That’s why we want to make things easier for you as you search! At Otterbein… Read more »

Topics: Inpatient Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation, Neighborhoods, Skilled Nursing

Life at Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods is unique, as the real-home environment presents many opportunities for genuine connections between the elders and the staff.

Topics: Inpatient Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation, Neighborhoods, Skilled Nursing

Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods offer a unique approach to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory support, and long-term care services. Each small house neighborhood, located in nine residential areas across central and western Ohio, consists of five houses. 

Topics: Neighborhoods, Skilled Nursing

Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods offer long-term care in small houses with a maximum of 12 elders (residents). The person-centered approach in our small houses shifts the focus from institutional care, which you commonly see in traditional nursing homes, to individual elder interests, preferences, and needs. 

Topics: Neighborhoods, Skilled Nursing

If you’re currently looking for long-term or post-acute care for yourself or a loved one, you may want to consider a less traditional form of nursing home care. Green House homes, built in partnership with The Green House Project®, are transforming the institutional approach to senior care.

Topics: Assisted Living, Marblehead

When you’re choosing an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one, there are many things you’ll want to consider. Will there be enough space for my belongings? Does the community offer activities and amenities that I enjoy? How easy is it to make friends?

Topics: Neighborhoods, Skilled Nursing

When an older adult is unable to live alone at home and needs ongoing medical care, skilled nursing is often the best option. Typically, this happens in a later season of life ― mid to late 80s ― but for some with certain degenerative conditions, this can occur sooner.

Topics: Dining, Granville

This blog was published in 2021 and updated in April 2024. For many people, mealtime is increasingly seen as an experience rather than just a necessity, so having great food and many options is important. Luckily, you’ll find them both in the surrounding area and on the Otterbein Granville campus!

Topics: Downsizing & Retirement Planning, Granville

Many older adults may wonder why you’d consider moving if you’re in good health and happy in your current home.  Future planning may be the last thing on your mind, but why not take advantage of your current good health to decide how you want to spend your retirement years?  Considering a move to a… Read more »