Assisted living resident Marian G. has had quite a journey – from a hospital stay to post-acute care to assisted living. And she’ll be the first to tell you that she wouldn’t be where she is now without Otterbein Cridersville.

Topics: Independent Living

Otterbein St. Marys is located on the shore of Grand Lake, Ohio’s largest inland lake, near the city of St. Marys. Residents love living on the lake, fishing from our community’s pontoon boat, and enjoying boat rides with friends and neighbors. 

Topics: Independent Living

Are you ready to learn more about Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon, located on an active 1,200-acre campus just minutes from I-75 in southwest Ohio? Our continuing care retirement community has a lot to offer older adults and their families. 

Topics: Resident Stories

By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H. Every Sunday afternoon at Otterbein Granville, there is an opportunity to attend a gathering for worship led by one of the clergy leaders from the Granville Village churches. On October 1, the weather cooperated, and instead of meeting indoors, the open-air inner courtyard was the perfect location for a… Read more »

Topics: Resident Stories

The residents help form the close-knit feel of our communities here at Otterbein SeniorLife. Each has a different story, unique purpose, and special place in our communities. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of the residents who call Otterbein home in our “Meet the Residents” blog series.

Topics: Wellness

As winter settles in across the Midwest, it’s important for seniors to prioritize a nourishing diet that promotes overall health and well-being. With a variety of seasonal produce available and the use of hearty recipes, older adults can enjoy meals that are both delicious and healthy. Here are some winter nutrition tips for seniors, including… Read more »

Topics: Wellness

As the New Year unfolds, it’s a time of reflection, hope, and setting intentions for the months ahead. For seniors, the start of a new year is an ideal opportunity to embrace new goals and positive change. Senior living communities are designed to support older adults in achieving their aspirations through an array of activities… Read more »

Topics: Skilled Nursing

Paying for nursing care for yourself or a loved one can be confusing. In this article, we’ll help you understand approximately how much skilled nursing care costs at Otterbein, how Medicare and Medicaid come into play, and more.

Topics: Skilled Nursing

If your loved one is preparing to transition to long-term care, you might be feeling anxious or lost. Moving to a long-term care community is a significant life event, and it’s normal to experience many different emotions. Fortunately, there are ways you can help make the transition more successful for your loved one. Find tips… Read more »

Topics: News & Events

The Green Hills Community and Universal Home Health and Hospice (a Green Hills-operated home-based services entity) have agreed to become part of the Otterbein SeniorLife organization. The Otterbein Green Hills SeniorLife Community becomes one of 26 entities in the Otterbein senior care network. The Otterbein network is comprised of 11 SeniorLife Communities, nine stand-alone nursing… Read more »

Topics: News & Events

Since we spend more than an hour each day eating, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s important to enjoy our mealtimes.

Topics: Assisted Living

Adult children can feel caught between a rock and a hard place. Their parents have been calling the shots, either directly or subliminally, since birth. But now, as grown children with aging parents, there is often a time of role reversal, which is understandably confusing and perhaps more than a little frightening!

Topics: Assisted Living

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: Hobbies

For a variety of reasons, older adults may find themselves experiencing isolation and boredom at times.

Topics: Hobbies

By Otterbein Granville resident Kathie H.  The sun shone brightly — but not too hot. The Courtyard at Otterbein Granville, easily accessible from two sides on level ground, was showing off late summer blooms. Purple-pink Coneflower, bright red Impatience, blue-lavender spikes inconspicuously poking up from ribbons of green-yellow striped Liriope foliage turned heads as hopeful… Read more »

Topics: Downsizing & Retirement Planning

Updated in January 2024 As Ben Franklin famously stated, there are only two sure things in life, and one of them comes every April 15. Yes, we’re talking about tax season.

Topics: Downsizing & Retirement Planning

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 »

Topics: Inpatient Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation

Assisted living resident Marian G. has had quite a journey – from a hospital stay to post-acute care to assisted living. And she’ll be the first to tell you that she wouldn’t be where she is now without Otterbein Cridersville.

Topics: Inpatient Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation

Planning for rehab care after surgery, illness, or an unexpected injury can be overwhelming. To recover, you might need wound care management or physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. But where do you start? How do you know what to look for in a rehab setting? 

Topics: Neighborhoods

Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods provide skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, and long-term care for elders (residents). Our small house neighborhoods offer a unique approach to nursing care where each small house has 12 private suites, delivering personalized care by a dedicated interdisciplinary team. 

Topics: Neighborhoods

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: Meet Our Partners

There’s a whole “village” — pun intended — ready and excited to be part of your journey at Otterbein Sunset Village. When considering a move here, you’ll meet many of our partners (staff). As a resident, you’ll get to know them even better, and oftentimes, they will start to feel like family.

Topics: Meet Our Partners

You’ll often feel immersed in a family-like atmosphere at Otterbein SeniorLife communities. Residents form friendships with each other and with the staff, or partners, as they’re frequently referred to here. Everyone looks out for each other, in good times and challenging ones.

Topics: Dining

Since we spend more than an hour each day eating, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s important to enjoy our mealtimes.

Topics: Dining

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!