Blossom 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Read MoreMinerva Perez-Vargas starts her day by blasting salsa music to help get her younger brother, Elvin, up in the mornings. Getting Elvin up in the mornings can be a big process. He requires full, hands-on care after being permanently developmentally disabled from the age of two and half years old. That includes help with getting…
Read MoreArtwork from the individuals at Center Ridge House, Parma House, Blossom House, and Haven House is currently on view at the Westlake Porter Public Library. The exhibit is part of an effort from the library’s Special Needs Department to feature artwork by individuals with disabilities. View some of the pieces below.
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