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...
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Marian’s Journey to Otterbein: 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… Read more »
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Why Our Family Chose Otterbein: Irene and Ann
Ann’s mother Irene moved into an assisted living apartment at Otterbein St. Marys just over a year ago - and she says her mother’s quality of life is the best it’s been in years. “Mom has adjusted really well,” said...
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See a Day in the Life at Otterbein St. Marys [Video]
We followed Otterbein St. Marys independent living resident Mary Lou around for a day to see how she chooses to spend it. Take a look at the video below to see more. Otterbein Adventures: A Day in the Life [video...
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See Why Life’s Better at the Lake | Otterbein St. Marys
Close your eyes and picture yourself on the shore of Ohio’s largest inland lake. The breeze is mild, the sky is blue, and - best of all - you can fill your day with meaningful activities or nothing but coffee...
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Get an Inside Look at a Waterfront St. Marys Property [Video]
Retirement should be relaxation at its finest - and there’s no better place to relax than with gorgeous lakefront views. Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is now showing newly-build properties in its Waterfront collection. Take...
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[VIDEO] Otterbein St. Marys: Meeting the Needs of Loved Ones
“We were so impressed with Otterbein when I first came here that I had no need to even go any further or look anywhere else.” - Janet, Otterbein St. Marys resident family member Otterbein St. Marys sits on the shores...
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From Rehabilitation to Independent Living at Otterbein St. Marys: Mary’s Story
After receiving rehabilitation at Otterbein St. Marys, Mary R. moved into an independent living apartment “As soon as I walked into Otterbein, I thought, ‘This is the place for my mom,’” says Judy B., Mary’s daughter. In this video, hear...
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My Journey to Otterbein: Annett K.
Otterbein resident Annett K. and her husband were living in South Carolina when they decided to make the move back to Ohio. Their whole process - from viewing homes to settling on one - was done remotely. Learn more about...
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Comfortable and Affordable Options at Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys
If you or a loved one are considering senior living, you’ve certainly asked the question “Can I afford this?” In fact, it’s probably one of the very first questions that comes to mind as you begin the process of researching...
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[Video] Choosing Otterbein St. Marys for a Loved One
Finding post-acute or rehab care for a loved one can be a challenging process. But for a handful of partners at Otterbein St. Marys, the decision was much easier — they chose Otterbein! Watch the video below to hear Otterbein...
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Preparing for a Move to Senior Living: Q&A with Otterbein St. Marys
Making the decision to move to a senior living community and then preparing to make that move can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! The team at Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys is here to help you in the...
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A Couple’s Path From Church Camp to Otterbein St. Marys
Otterbein St. Marys couple Jim and Sandie L. met in 1963 at the very location where they have now retired. They were both counselors at Camp St. Marys, a church camp held on the grounds where Otterbein St. Marys is...
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[Video] Hear Barb and Bud’s Love Story
Has your dentist appointment ever led to love? It did for Otterbein St. Marys residents Barb W. and Bud P. Hear how a ride to the dentist's office sparked a relationship between these two when they were least expecting it....
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A Tale of Two Sisters: Meet Sandy and Judy [Video]
Sisters Sandy P. and Judy H. were inseparable growing up, and they still are years later. Hear about their bond and life at Otterbein St. Marys in this video. Meet the Sisters: Sandy P. and Judy H. “She’s very loving...
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[Video] Stories of Life-Enriching Activities at Otterbein St. Marys
Yvonne Miller, life enrichment director of Otterbein St. Marys, can’t help but smile when describing some of the meaningful resident experiences she’s been a part of in her community. Watch the video below to learn more from Yvonne and a...
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Olympic Games Bring Joy and Sense of Purpose to Otterbein St. Marys Residents
Residents at Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys look forward to their Olympic Games event every year. Each year is unique with different activities, residents, and entertainment, but one thing remains constant - the joy and sense of purpose brought to all...
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Men of Otterbein SeniorLife: Don R. ― Always Helping, Always Learning
If there was ever a model of how full life can be for men at Otterbein SeniorLife, it’s resident Don R. Having lived at Otterbein St. Marys for 17 years, Don has seen and done so much in his time...
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What I Love About Otterbein St. Marys: June H. and Arline A.
The endearing “Spirit of Otterbein” is best described by the experience of Otterbein residents themselves. In the video below, Otterbein St. Marys residents June H. and Arline A. expressed what that spirit means to them and why they love living...
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