Blossom Hill celebrated the incredible nursing staff who care for the 36 individuals at their Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) group home. A special luncheon is planned for later in May at Bucci's J Bella's in Strongsville. Blossom Hill’s four ICF group homes accommodate individuals with developmental and physical disabilities who have high medical needs and specialize in serving individuals with...
Read MoreApril 26, 2022 – We were glad to be back celebrating our staff milestone anniversaries and recognition awards in-person at J Bella's in Strongsville. Blossom Hill leadership and board members celebrated staff milestone anniversaries that spanned from 5 to 25 years. The event included three recognition awards: "Rookie of the Year," "Star Performer," and "Krista Plowman Award." We were please...
Read MoreBlossom Hill, Inc. provides a family-style group home setting - Intermediate Care Facility (IFC) - for individuals with developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio. One of the services that we provide is nursing care from caring, experienced LPNs. We asked Christine, the nursing supervisor at Center Ridge House in Westlake, what it's like being a nurse in this setting. How did...
Read MoreTo recognize National Developmental Disabilities Month, we are spotlighting individuals, staff, and others in our community! We had fun getting to know Cedric, a individual at Blossom Hill’s Parma House with “Random Questions.” Favorite color? Brown/orange Farthest place you’ve travelled? Atlanta Hobbies? Painting, Facetiming with my sister, singing church songs Favorite season? Spring Favorite food? Corned beef What’s the most...
Read MoreTo recognize National Developmental Disabilities Month, we are spotlighting individuals, staff, and others in our community! We had fun getting to know Ericka, a Direct Support Professional at Blossom Hill's Parma House with "Random Questions." Favorite color? Tan/Beige Farthest place you've travelled? Massillon Hobbies? I like to cook and do crafts but not just any craft - I like taking...
Read MoreAn important person for someone with developmental disabilities is a Direct Support Professional or DSP. But what exactly does a DSP do at a Intermediate Care Facility like Blossom Hill? We asked Andrea, a DSP, at our Blossom & Haven Houses! How did you become a DSP? I worked with many of the individuals who live at Haven Home when...
Read MoreFebruary was a month that was packed with a lot of activities for the individuals who live at our facilities to help beat the winter blues. Check out our gallery of pictures from virtual BINGO and Valentine's Day dance party. Enjoying listening to Mark & Jack from Roots of American Music Celebrating Valentine's Day with roses and a dance party...
Read MoreSibling Revelry Brewery has selected Blossom Hill as it's "Charity of the Month" during the month of February. For every lager that is sold, a portion of those proceeds will benefit Blossom Hill. To celebrate, Blossom Hill will host an informal Happy Hour on Thursday, February 24 between 4 & 7 p.m. Any sale during the month of February will...
Read MoreMeet our spolighted employees from 2021. Each month is a chance to recognize an amazing staff member in our staff newsletter. These are staff members who are amazing caregivers and provide support for our individuals. Activities Director Tabitha is extremely professional and full of energy. You give her a project and she always makes sure the project gets done. She...
Read MoreThese past two holiday seasons have been difficult being away from family and visitors. Isolation and the pressure to keep everyone safe has placed added stress to our staff and individuals who have been removed from their normal routine. But, through all the COVID chaos, we are grateful for two bright spots: our staff and our supporters. Blossom Hill Staff...
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