Ohio Health Care Association

01/12/2026

Cooking clubs like this highlight how engaging, hands-on activities bring people together in care communities across Ohio. From learning new recipes to sharing laughs and welcoming new participants, these moments support connection and enjoyment at every stage of care.

01/07/2026

We love seeing environments where creativity thrives, and community bonds grow.

01/06/2026

🍑 The best peach cobbler in Ohio… is in a nursing home.

At Singleton Health Center, a kitchen team with 20+ years of tenure prepares meals from scratch for their residents. Their joy, pride, and commitment shine through in every dish- serving residents food that’s not only delicious, but nourishing and made with care.

🍽️ Food service professionals are a pivotal part of quality of life in long-term care. What they do matters- deeply.

❤️ Love food and want a career that feeds both body and soul?

Explore careers in long-term care at People Worth Caring About: https://www.ohca.org/people_worth_caring_about

01/05/2026

Cheers to a fresh start, great company, and plenty of happy moments! What a wonderful way to welcome the New Year!

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from OHCA! 🎉

As we welcome a new year, we extend our sincere gratitude to the caregivers, leaders, and professionals across Ohio’s long-term care community. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to quality make a difference every single day for Ohio’s most vulnerable individuals and families.

Here’s to a year filled with continued collaboration, progress, and care. We look forward to supporting you and advancing long-term care together in the year ahead.

✨ Wishing you a healthy, successful, and fulfilling New Year from all of us at OHCA.

01/01/2026

As we count down to the New Year, we are reminded that hope and new beginnings are meaningful at every stage of life. Cheers to a bright year ahead for residents, staff, and families across Ohio!

12/30/2025

From holiday cheer to New Year celebrations, it’s wonderful to see Ohio care communities keeping the joy going for residents! Creative touches like this help make the season bright and ring in the new year with smiles, laughter, and connection. Cheers to a happy, healthy, and hope-filled year ahead across Ohio’s long-term care communities!

Turning our balloon arch from Christmas into our balloon drop for New Year's!

12/30/2025

For those who have always known they belong in long-term care—and for those who found their way here along the journey—we see you.

Thank you for the commitment you make every day to provide quality care to Ohio’s most vulnerable individuals. Your work matters, and your impact is felt far beyond the walls of your workplace.

As we approach a new year, is it time for a new career? Discover what it’s like to feel good about the work you do every day.

Explore meaningful careers in long-term care and learn more through People Worth Caring About on our website: https://www.ohca.org/people_worth_caring_about

12/24/2025

From all of us at OHCA, we wish our members, residents, families, and the dedicated professionals who support people in long term care a happy and healthy holiday season.

This time of year is a reminder of the compassion, commitment, and heart that define long term care every day. Thank you to the caregivers, leaders, and teams across Ohio who continue to show up for residents and families—especially during the holidays.

May this season bring moments of joy, comfort, and connection, and may the year ahead be filled with health, hope, and gratitude. 🎄✨

12/23/2025

Congratulations to Genevieve Stelzer, Director of Operations for Home Health at Heritage Health Care, on being named one of the 2025 OHCA Home Care & Hospice Excellence Award Winners! 🌟

We are especially proud to honor one of our leaders serving on the Home Care & Hospice Board of Directors, whose leadership exemplifies the very best of our profession. Gen is widely respected for leading with both heart and strategy—fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability while consistently delivering results.

From mentoring emerging leaders to guiding teams through complex change with clarity and calm, Gen’s unwavering support, open-door leadership style, and commitment to staff development inspire excellence every day. She doesn’t just manage—she empowers, advocates, and elevates those around her.

Thank you, Gen, for your transformational leadership and for the lasting impact you make on your team, your organization, and our industry. 💙

12/23/2025

Spirit Week celebrations are a great reminder of how Ohio’s care communities create joyful, engaging experiences for both residents and staff. These shared moments bring smiles, strengthen connections, and make the holiday season even more special for everyone involved.

12/22/2025

Congratulations to Gloria Fry, STNA with Legacy Hospice, on being named one of the 2025 OHCA Home Care & Hospice Excellence Award Winners! 🌟

With 44 years of dedicated service—including more than four decades caring for patients in hospice and long-term care—Gloria exemplifies compassion, consistency, and excellence. Her calm presence and genuine kindness have a profound impact, especially for patients facing their most difficult days. Time and again, Gloria goes above and beyond to bring comfort, connection, and dignity—whether that means being the one person a patient trusts, checking in even while on vacation, or delivering a small favorite treat just to brighten someone’s day.

A trusted caregiver, valued team member, and mentor to new staff, Gloria is truly more than a hospice aide—she is a source of light for patients, families, and colleagues alike. We are proud to celebrate her incredible legacy of care and service. 💙