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 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 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...
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 dressed, showering, toileting, feeding, and...
Read MoreBlossom Hill Operations Manager, Brian Myers, was recently awarded the "Behind the Scenes" award from Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA). The "Behind the Scenes"award is dedicated to individuals who work behind the scenes to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their coworkers. OPRA President & CEO, Pete Moore, said in a video tribute...
Read MoreWe think Blossom Hill Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are amazing. Below are just a few spotlighted employees who embody our motto, "love is the quality of care."
Read MoreThank you DSPs! The individuals at Blossom/Haven House, Center Ridge House, and Parma Houses wanted to say, "thank you!" for DSP Week 2021.
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