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… Read more »
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Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon is pleased to announce the unveiling of its brand-new onsite Rock Steady Boxing gym at the life plan community’s campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on August 18, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening and valued partnership...
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Apartments aren’t just for college students, recent graduates, and young couples — they can be an excellent option for older adults, too! Senior apartments are exactly what they sound like — apartments located in senior living communities for residents who...
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Aging independently has its rewards — freedom, flexibility, and the ability to make your own decisions. But for many solo agers, it can also come with a feeling of loneliness. You may find yourself craving more connection, deeper relationships, or...
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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...
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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...
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The senior living campus at Otterbein Lebanon is a bustling hub of activity, where residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle within a lively community. Each day brings new learning opportunities, social interactions with friends, and the chance to fully embrace life's...
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The senior living campus at Otterbein Lebanon is a hub of constant activity, with residents experiencing a life free from maintenance responsibilities within a vibrant community. Every day here presents new learning experiences, social engagements with friends, and the chance...
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The Otterbein Lebanon campus is always bustling with active residents enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle in an engaged community setting. Here, you’ll find opportunities each day to learn something new, spend time with friends, and live life to the fullest. Our...
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Otterbein Lebanon is a senior living community where older adults thrive in an engaging environment where you don't have to worry about household chores or repairs. Residents can participate in educational and social activities, make new friends, and enjoy meaningful...
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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. With so...
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The expansive 1,200-acre campus of Otterbein Lebanon is conveniently located in Warren County, only minutes from I-75 in southwest Ohio, between Dayton and Cincinnati. While there are a plethora of things for residents to do within the continuing care community,...
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What’s it like to live in assisted living at Otterbein? It’s a question we get from nearly everyone who’s considering making a move. We spent a day with Steve T., a resident at Otterbein SeniorLife, to get a firsthand perspective. ...
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What do you imagine when you read the following event description? A paparazzi-lined red carpet. An exquisite Oscar award ice sculpture and a scrumptious seafood bar. Amazing appetizers and flaming dessert stations. A chocolate paradise island and speakeasy-themed after party. ...
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Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon has become home to many couples over the years. Some have been married for 40+ years, some have found new love after the passing of their spouses, and some have even met for the first time on...
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There’s a thriving town built around a railroad at Otterbein Lebanon - homes, a bustling downtown, a factory, a sawmill. People inhabit the town and drive to work, go on strike, show off their motorcycles. It’s a scene you might...
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Sometimes a favorite hobby is a lifelong pastime; other times, it flourishes later in life. At Otterbein, the Scribblers is a writing group that includes people who fall into both camps. Watch our discussion with Nancy N., who leads the...
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There’s always something to do and someone to meet at Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife. But don’t just take our word for it: Hear what these residents had to say about their experience here, then read on for more information about living...
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At Otterbein, every resident’s journey to our independent living communities is different. Hear from real residents about why they chose to live here and what the process was like for them in our My Journey to Otterbein series. Today’s featured...
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Moving to an independent living community can bring with it a lot of benefits - like more free time and more opportunities to be social. But what is it really like to move in? Hear from Otterbein resident Cindi R....
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Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife resident Sam F. turns 80 this year - but he’s only celebrated 20 birthdays. No, he’s not a time-traveler: He’s a leap-year baby born on Feb. 29, 1940. Read more about what it’s like to have this...
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When Drew Allen, director of culinary services at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon, spoke about all the changes he’s made to the campus culinary experience in his nine years there, he mentioned some appliances rarely seen outside of a Japanese steakhouse: Hibachi...
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If you’ve always enjoyed an active lifestyle, there’s no reason you can’t continue that at an independent living community. In fact, most residents say they have even more time to do what they love. Read about Rosemary S., whose busy...
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Imagine, at age 85, being in a seaside town in Spain on a 110-degree day and winning a gold medal in an international pole vaulting competition. That's exactly what Otterbein resident Bob Arledge did on September 12, 2018, when he...
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Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon continues to provide the highest level of services during this season of COVID-19. We’ve been coming together to creatively take care of our community’s residents in new ways - read about a few of them below. Dining...
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Otterbein SeniorLife’s Lebanon campus is home to The Aurora, a beautiful 75,000-square-foot assisted living community that opened in early 2019. It's aptly named The Aurora for the abundance of natural light brought in from skylights, oversized windows, and open-air screened...
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At Otterbein, every resident’s journey to our independent living communities is different. In the My Journey to Otterbein series, you’ll hear from residents on what brought them to our communities. Today’s featured resident is Marcia V., who moved into Otterbein...
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There’s no better way to picture yourself in a new place than by getting an inside look. Curious about getting that inside look at our Otterbein SeniorLife Community in Lebanon? Watch the video below to see how you could transform...
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Linda F., Otterbein SeniorLife resident, can check visits to Romania, South Africa, and Vietnam off her list. Since her retirement, Linda has traveled to more than 50 countries and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon: “I always tell my kids,...
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Last year, 150 residents from each Otterbein SeniorLife campus gathered in Lebanon for the first Otterbein Olympic Games. Not only was the event a way for residents to meet new friends and show off their skills, it went so well...
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What happens in one day at the Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife campus? We found out - and it includes everything from basket-weaving to golf-cart driving. Hear from Otterbein residents Bonnie and Dave P., Marge and Bob H., and John K. on...
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Like many people who live in an Otterbein SeniorLife community, Herman E. has been wowed by the experience. Herman, 88, and his wife Mary moved into an independent living neighborhood at Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife in 2006. About three years ago,...
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Ever wonder what life is really like at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon? We sat down with Anna Gallagher, director of marketing for Otterbein Lebanon, to get some of your top questions answered. Q: Do I have to put down a large...
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In a time of uncertainty and fear caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Otterbein has been a safe haven for residents and has put them at ease with well-organized, well-implemented safety measures. From our residents’ perspective, the way Otterbein has handled...
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Otterbein Lebanon residents choose to move here for a variety of reasons, but one reason tends to stand out above the rest: the people. In this blog, resident couple Frank and Marge share what they enjoy most about living in...
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Caregiving for a loved one is an emotional journey that can be both challenging and fulfilling. Caregivers often juggle multiple responsibilities in addition to their loved one’s needs - such as working, raising a family, and trying to care for...
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For many residents who enjoy nature, the nature trail at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon is a place of refuge. It’s a place to experience peace, reminisce on simpler times, and simply enjoy the natural beauty all around. Residents Stew and Judy...
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Members of Otterbein Lebanon’s writing group, The Scribblers, find their inspiration in all kinds of ways. We’ve chosen a selection of winter-inspired poems from their most recent publication as a welcome to the new season. Whispers of Evening By Ruth...
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A brand-new, luxury assisted living community conveniently located between Cincinnati and Dayton, The Aurora at Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon is full of lavish amenities and illuminated spaces, but perhaps its best quality is the compassionate atmosphere that permeates the entire community...
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Five Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife apartment residents - Barb, Grace, Mary Lou, Nell, and Robert - sat down to tell us what they love most about living at Otterbein. Read on for their stories or watch the video to see the...
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In the real estate world, homeowners often say when they walked into their house for the first time, they just knew it was the one. Many residents of Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon had this same experience when they visited the campus...
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Residents at Otterbein have the opportunity to get involved in many ways — from venturing off-campus for outings to joining guest lectures to enjoying the woodworking or art studios. Many residents also serve as volunteers on campus. At Otterbein Lebanon,...
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There’s a common misconception that moving into a continuing care retirement community means giving up independence and choices. In most situations, it means just the opposite! Residents at Otterbein SeniorLife communities are encouraged to be as independent as possible and...
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Your Golden Years are the perfect time to spend your days doing what you love, and Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife is the perfect place to do exactly that. The activities and amenities available at our community rival that of a college...
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Carol H.’s most frequent guests favor sunflower seeds, peanuts, and a good oak tree. They’re birds of every feather that flock to this long-time birder’s backyard, tucked in a quiet, wooded corner of the Otterbein Lebanon campus. Read more of...
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Otterbein Lebanon residents submitted their favorite holiday stories and memories to share this season. Settle in and read on for a dose of holiday cheer! Wassail! Shared by Barb and Harold P. The Renaissance Feast at Otterbein Lebanon was a...
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Some people might wonder what to do with themselves after they’ve retired. But for Connie and Chuck D. of Otterbein SeniorLife Lebanon, that’s not a problem: The couple helps out with the campus shuttle, arts programming, their neighborhood committee, and...
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