November 15, 2022 - Blossom Hill, Inc. was proud to recognize Tabitha Wachenschwanz, Activities Coordinator, and Christine Oehlstrom, LPN, Nurse Supervisor, at the Ohio Health Care Association's IDD Excellence Awards Ceremony in Columbus this week. Both Tabitha and Christine work at Blossom's Center Ridge House. The ceremony featured 14 award-winners from all over the state. Christine's nomination: '"Unflappable," a rare...
Read MoreBlossom 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 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 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...
Read MoreBy Christine Oehlstrom, Nursing Supervisor at Center Ridge House When my son was little, he was in and out of the hospital a lot. Out of literally hundreds of nurses there are three that I will remember forever. Looking back the reason they meant so much to me is because they made me feel my son was safe and that’s...
Read MoreMay 6, 2021 – Blossom Hill, Inc. kicked off Nurses Week 2021 with a special luncheon on Thursday, May 6. The event included lunch from the local Italian eatery, Dina’s, games, and handmade gifts from the individuals with assistance from the staff to recognize and honor the nurses at Blossom Hill. Blossom Hill’s four facilities accommodate individuals with developmental and...
Read MoreYvonne Rodriguez, RN, and Devin Peck, RN, Join Blossom Hill as Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of NursingRodriguez and Peck to Bring Nearly 30 years’ Nursing Experience January 11, 2021 – At the beginning of the new year, Blossom Hill, Inc. welcomed Yvonne Rodriguez, RN, as the Director of Nursing and Devin Peck, RN, as the Assistant Director of...
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