The community at The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath is embracing change and staying connected
By Adam Cook
Entering its fifth year, The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath endures by enlarging and enriching the lives of those who have needs for assisted living or memory care.
Since the very beginning, dedication has driven a shared commitment to the care of families’ loved ones who reside in the community on Everett Road. It’s what they mean when they say, “the power of commitment.”
“‘Community caring for community’ is a very important mantra for us,” says Jeff Risner, who owns and operates The Renaissance with his wife, Jill.
“From day one it’s been our guiding principle inside and out. Wherever possible, our relationships are local—from organic food to active-monitoring technology. We believe in giving back to the community where we live, work and thrive.”
Jill and Jeff, along with owners Darrel Seibert, Mark Hemminger and John Troike, remain committed to providing excellent care to the local community.
Families and their loved ones depend on the nurses and certified nursing assistants, the medical directors and therapists, the cooks and dietitians, and the administrative and support staff for support. By embracing the broader community, The Renaissance endeavors to enlarge and enrich the community within.
“The power of commitment within these communities has allowed The Renaissance to take care of over 300 local families with loved ones in need of medical or cognitive care since our opening in late 2016,” Jeff says.
Jeff and Jill invite any families with needs for assisted living or memory care to connect with them. They’ll take the time to answer any questions so you can be certain The Renaissance is a good fit for your loved one.
From the outset, The Renaissance has always been a place of caring support. Last fall, the ongoing commitment to the members within The Renaissance was again recognized in a deficiency-free survey by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Of the more than 600 licensed assisted living facilities in Ohio, less than 12 percent receive this designation. The Renaissance is now accepting Medicaid Assisted Living waiver applications for their beautiful, private suites.
Beyond ensuring state compliance with laws and regulations to the letter, the meticulous, multi-day survey indicates the quality of life within The Renaissance. It sheds light on the readiness to respond to the changing needs of the community within and without.
“We have suddenly plunged into the challenge of managing an unknown virus,” says Jill. “We knew, just as we do every day, we could tap into and harness the power of commitment that runs through everyone who works here. It’s what drives each of us to be there for the people who live here.”
The Renaissance responded to the needs of its communities, educating employees dedicated to providing the best and most compassionate care to those in assisted living and memory care, as well as educating and communicating with members and their families regularly amid a rapidly evolving public health crisis.
The Renaissance monitored information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and strictly followed and kept up-to-date on the most current guidelines.
To keep residents and their families safe, The Renaissance immediately set out to shelter-in-place to help slow the spread of the coronavirus out in the community, and stop it from making its way in.
“We instituted health monitoring systems for employees, and lovingly hand-delivered meals to all rooms, locked our building to any outside visitors, and sanitized our beautiful building from head to toe,” says Jill.
The Renaissance seeks to embody “the power of commitment.” The 50,000-square-foot facility sustains a community, accommodating members’ needs through the stages of change in their lives. Often seniors in an assisted living facility without memory care are forced to move as their needs progress. When confronted with a novel contagion, The Renaissance was prepared and well equipped to respond.
The Renaissance employs wearable technology that allows caregivers to listen actively and quickly respond to the changes life can bring.
What’s more, prepared for members who might wander, The Renaissance monitors all entrances and exits with the latest technology. The system to comply with Governor Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order was there from the beginning to keep everyone safe.
“Through the power of commitment, The Renaissance understands that our members may be feeling lonely and missing their families and friends,” Jill says. “We are in this together, and we instituted FaceTime conversations and front-door conversations with through-the-glass hugs. Our employees drop off gifts by hand and keep door-to-door activity carts filled with fun things to do and stay busy.”
Members at The Renaissance are empowered individuals—not defined by the presence of memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease—and community partners. The Renaissance is independently owned and operated and is an established community within a community.
“Communities enlarge the spirit,” smiles Jeff. “There is a lot of love and warmth here.”
The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath is located at 3975 Everett Road in Richfield. Call 330-313-7000 or visit RenaissanceAssistedLiving.net to find out how you or your loved one can be invited to join this community.