COMMUNICATOR THE
QUARTER 2 | APRIL - JUNE 2025
NEW Skilled Nursing Facility in Silver Springs, MD
In April, we celebrated the grand opening of our newest facility, Silver Spring Healthcare Center! This one-of-a-kind location was developed through the innovative, conditional reuse of a former assisted living facility, and we ’ re excited to share this beautiful space with the Silver Spring community. The facility now offers long-term care and includes:
All private rooms for personalized comfort
Physical, occupational and speech therapies
Unique spaces for residents to enjoy, including a movie theater and a full-service hair and nail salon
A special thanks also goes to all of our team members who made this possible!
Underway: CommuniCare Cares July Campaign
SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT
Even the smallest donation just 25 cents per paycheck can make a big difference. This July, let’s team up in support of CommuniCare Cares through fun, simple ways to give.
IDEAS FOR WAYS YOU CAN GIVE DURING JULY
25 cents per paycheck pledge: elect to donate 25 cents per paycheck (or more!)
Pennies for positivity: Each team or department gets a jar. The team with the highest score could win a fun prize or team treat
Casual for a cause days: Donate $1 (or any amount) to wear jeans, hats, or themed attire on designated spirit days throughout July
Snack cart or bake sale
Cents & steps challenge: participate in a team wellness challenge
Together, we make a difference. Whether it’s a penny, a quarter or a dollar, every gift helps support those in need across our communities. Thank you for making it count.
Questions or want to join in? Contact our CommuniCare Cares Committee at CommuniCareCares@chs-corp.com, your dedicated CommuniCare Cares Ambassador, or make deductions from your paycheck yourself on Workday with these instructions.
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Savannah Bananas Raffle
CommuniCare Cares recently held a special raffle for tickets to the popular Savannah Bananas baseball game, sponsored by The True Blue Alliance. All proceeds from the raffle totaling $2,064 97 went to support CommuniCare Cares Six lucky winners were selected to attend the game!
We’re halfway through our CommuniCare Cares: Giving in July campaign—and there’s still time to make a difference! Why does it make CENTS to give?
Hear it straight from our amazing team members in these heartfelt testimonials. Their stories show the real impact of your generosity—on coworkers, residents, and communities we serve every day.
TESTIMONIAL: STONERISE HOME HEALTH TEAM MEMBER
My 5-year-old son has Chiari Malformation. In April we found out it was cutting off the flow of spinal fluid to the rest of his body which then caused him to have scoliosis In order to fix this, they had to perform a surgery to decompress his brain, and it all happened very quickly after that. Which resulted in what would’ve been an unpaid leave from work As a single mom these situations are daunting and stressful I already had so much on my plate.
We all know financials only add to that stress unfortunately, but I was lucky enough to receive a check from CommuniCare Cares. This took a HUGE weight off my shoulders in the midst of everything else. I can’t thank everyone enough for this. It truly is such an amazing program. We unfortunately never know what life is going to throw at us and this program is truly a life saver when those life changing events roll around.
TESTIMONIAL: TERESA S.
I couldn’t have been more touched and appreciative for the help CommuniCare Cares did for me. I lost my son to a tragic accident. My husband and I were not prepared for that call. It was a shock, and I was devastated. I did not know what I was going to do about arrangements for him or taking off of that much work. I had only worked for CommuniCare for almost a year, and I didn’t have much leave time.
My office manager Chad came to me and was so sympathetic and helpful. He told me about CommuniCare Cares I donate each paycheck to this program and just really never thought much about it He mentioned the program again and asked if it was ok that he put my name in to be helped. Of course, I said yes that it would be a great help. CommuniCare Cares helped me in my time of need. They helped with some expenses that were so overwhelming for my husband and I. It was a relief for the help. I can’t say thank you enough. I was so grateful.
This program is a great way to help those in need. We work in a place that cares enough to help their employees and their residents. If you are able to donate each paycheck, or just a one-time donation anything would help Please do! There are so many programs out there that help people, but CommuniCare Cares helps us!
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
National Skilled Nursing Care Week was an opportunity to celebrate the compassion, dedication, and strong sense of community that define our care facilities. Teams across our CommuniCare facilities fully embraced the week’s spirit, celebrating with themed days and special events that brought joy to residents, staff, and families alike.
As part of the celebration, we featured a remarkable member of our CommuniCare family in our blog. At E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center in Baker, WV, Emma Mongold is the true embodiment of #TrueBlue. For more than 30 years, Emma has been a cornerstone of the E A Hawse community, first as a devoted volunteer and now as a beloved resident.
Go check out our blog to read more about Emma’s story and how she continues to inspire those around her.
NEW Forest Hills Private Rehab Suites
Forest Hills Healthcare Center hosted an open house to celebrate the launch of its brand-new private rehab suites! A big thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of tours, professional headshots and networking It was wonderful connecting with our community and showcasing these beautiful, thoughtfully designed spaces.
Each private suite is tailored for both comfort and care featuring a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchenette and multiple storage closets in a cozy, home-like setting.
Bingo, Trivia, CPR & More!
This quarter was bursting with fun and celebrations, including bingo, trivia, a CPR class with Lynx EMS, a blood drive, and lots of team member recognition. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
Occupational Therapy Month
April was Occupational Therapy Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the important role that occupational therapists (OTs) play in helping individuals regain independence and enhance their quality of life. To shine a spotlight on the incredible occupational therapists in CommuniCare centers, we spoke with nine of our very own They shared insights into how they found their career path, their daily work, and what drives their passion for helping others. Visit our blog to read their stories!
Speech-Language-Hearing Month
In May, we celebrated National Speech-Language-Hearing Month and honored the important work speech-language pathologists (SLPs) do to help individuals improve communication, overcome challenges, and regain essential life skills. To recognize the SLPs making a difference in our centers, we connected with 12 CommuniCare SLPs to hear their stories. Read more on our blog!
Leadership Program
We’re proud to celebrate the therapy managers who successfully completed our Leadership Development Program. This initiative was created for therapy managers to invest in their careers and grow as leaders. The program focuses on management strategies, effective communication, and HR best practices. Congratulations to all the managers who completed the program! We’re excited to see the continued impact of your leadership within CommuniCare!
Summertime at Kids Thrive!
Kids Thrive Joins NAMIWalks
Kids Thrive teams from both Cincinnati and Columbus came together to support mental health awareness by helping sponsor a recent NAMIWalks event
Baby Goats & Big Smiles
Kids Thrive Central had the cutest visitors from local therapeutic farm, Shining Spectrum Farmstead! Their sensory-based farm brought four adorable baby goats for some therapeutic playtime and pet interventions. Moments like these remind us how powerful connection, play, and sensory experiences can be for healing and growth.
Welcome, Dr. Waseem Ghannam!
We’re thrilled that Dr. Waseem Ghannam, MD MBA MHSA, joined our team as CEO of Personalized Health Partners!
Dr Ghannam brings invaluable expertise with more than 20 years of experience in telehealth and urgent care, holding licenses in 25 states. His leadership and innovative approach is guiding our business line to success
Recent Events & Conferences
Tomi, Executive VP, and, Nick, CEO, represented Never Alone at the WV Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association Senior Leaders Conference!
It was an honor to be a presenting sponsor for the Dancing with the Arc Stars in support of our partners, Easterseals of Northeast Indiana!
Casey shared information about our virtual care platform at the Vandalia Health Network's 2025 Conference and networked with industry colleagues in WV!
Welcome, Dr. Nikki!
This quarter, Dr. Nicole (Nikki) joined The Grove Estate as Director of Clinical Services!
She works closely with our clinical team to ensure all therapy programming is evidence-based and consistently beneficial and productive for our clients. Dr. Nikki holds a doctorate in psychology, a master's degree in counseling with a dual diagnosis focus, and an MBA She is a multistate licensed clinician with vast director experience in mental health and addiction, and is recognized as a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Nikki is also a professional member of NAADAC and ATSA.
Under her leadership, our community receives the highest level of care, respect, support and professionalism. We are thrilled to have her on our team!
Celebrating Progress!
MEDICARE ACCREDITATION FOR BLUE ASH HOSPICE
We’re proud to share that our Blue Ash Hospice location has officially achieved Medicare accreditation, following the successful completion of a three-day onsite survey on June 18th. This marks an exciting milestone as we continue to expand and grow our hospice centers in the coming months. We're already hearing meaningful and impactful stories from the field!
National Volunteer Month
In honor of National Volunteer Month, Stonerise Hospice hosted a special luncheon to thank their incredible volunteers. It was an afternoon filled with good food, fellowship and heartfelt appreciation. Each volunteer received a small token of our gratitude for the compassion, time and care they give to our patients and families.
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Celebrating Our Veterans
FLIGHTLESS HONOR FLIGHT: JUNE 8, 2025
On June 8th, the CommuniCare team was proud to host a “Flightless Honor Flight” event for Veterans from the Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Designed for Veterans who are unable to travel to Washington, D.C., this special day recreated the spirit of the traditional Honor Flight experience at home, at our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. It was a day filled with remembrance, gratitude, and celebration. The event brought together Veterans, volunteers, community members, and civic leaders to honor the sacrifices made by the men and women who served our country.
Celebrating Our Veterans
FLIGHTLESS HONOR FLIGHT: JUNE 8, 2025
Upon arrival, Veterans received commemorative t-shirts and name tags, and were escorted to their seats, where light snacks and water were served by our volunteer “flight attendants.” The ceremony began with bagpipers, followed by the national anthem and other patriotic songs performed by the Cincinnati Christian School Assembly Choir. Personal stories and remarks were made from local leaders, including Honor Flight’s Dee Daniels, Blue Ash Mayor Jill Cole, and Founder and Chairman of CommuniCare Family of Companies, Steve Rosedale They all reminded us why we had gathered: to say thank you.
Celebrating Our Veterans
FLIGHTLESS HONOR FLIGHT: JUNE 8, 2025
From start to finish, the event was filled with connection and deep appreciation for those who served. The Flightless Honor Flight was a powerful reminder of how meaningful it is to recognize and celebrate our heroes through moments like these, moments that make them feel seen, valued, and truly special.