Our Mission

In the Franciscan spirit of valuing the gift of life in all its transitions, our Mission is to provide an environment of Compassion, Competence and the Celebration of Life to all entrusted to this community of care.

Updated: 5 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020

We will contact auction winners early next week!

Enjoy last night’s Facebook Live stream

https://www.facebook.com/333653160046148/videos/1254957238204587

Thank You To Our Virtual Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors: Mr. Jay & Mrs. Lanee Lucarelli

We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to our Presenting Sponsors, Mr. Jay and Mrs. Lanee Lucarelli. Mr. and Mrs. Lucarelli also serve as honorary co-chairs for this year’s gala.

We also thank sponsors Mr. Marc and Mrs. Lisa Kotora, who also serve as honorary co-chairs with Mr. and Mrs. Lucarelli this year.

These generous supporters also made our Gala a success!

BCJC Group at Baird; Citi Electric; Mr. Anthony & Mrs. Carole Coury; The DiGeronimo Family Foundation; Mr. David & Mrs. Karen Doll; The Fedeli Group; Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Karen Fornal; Gorman-Lavelle Corporation; Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Nicole Hilbert; HW&Co.;  KB BioEnergy; Mr. Scott & Mrs. Carol Kenney; Mr. David & Mrs. Teri Kilarski; Mr. Bradley & Mrs. Leah Knapp; Mrs. Carol Kotora; Mayor Greg & Mrs. Lyn Kurtz; Lytkowski & Company, Inc.; MPB Charitable Foundation; Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Janice Myers; Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Sabanegh; Mr. Joseph Scaminace & Ms. Cindy Maglosky; Mr. Shawn Riley; Mr. Art & Mrs. Christine Shibley/The Shibley Family & Yours Truly Restaurants; Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis; Mr. Don H. Smith; Swagelok; Trinity High School; and Mr. Don & Mrs. Pam Washkewicz.

Here is the link to the Ohio Department of Health’s outdoor visitation order. Please let us know if you have any questions.

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/publicorders/Fifth-Amended-Directors-Order-Nursing-Homes.pdf

From Executive Director Sue Nall

Indoor Resident Visits Remain On Hold

We appear to be heading in the right direction this week defending residents and staff against the virus.

The October 12 resident testing yielded NO new cases of the virus. The same holds true for staff testing on October 13. We continue to be a cumulative total of 32 resident and staff cases. This is the total number of cases from the onset of the virus in March through today. Marymount Place continues with NO resident or staff cases.

We can tell your extra prayers, and those of the Sisters and Bishop Roger Gries, are working! I hope this is Week 1 of no positive test results and we can move into a positive space for Week 2.

Staff continues to do an excellent job following our strict PPE guidelines. We monitor all VSJ residents and staff around the clock — and work with our clinical team to manage every case. We are challenged by the start of allergy, cold, and flu season. We must be certain to accurately determine these ailments vs. actual COVID symptoms especially as we are seeing large increases in Ohio’s daily positive cases.

We had just about finalized plans for structured indoor visits in Assisi Hall for Marymount Place to start soon … but Cuyahoga County has now moved to red alert for coronavirus. As a result of this action, we need to re-evaluate our plans. Villa St. Joseph indoor visits remain on hold since we have to have NO staff or residents’ cases in addition to assessing the county and community case status prior to setting a date. The actual ODH order relating to indoor visits has been posted on our website.

If you have questions, please contact me. Thank you and may God keep each of you safe and healthy!

Structured Visits Begin at Villa St. Joseph  

This year has been extremely challenging for all of us – to say the least. With the prayers of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, our weekly blessings from Bishop Roger, commitment from our staff, and your patience, we continue to fare well as we navigate the COVID-19 landscape.

Now that the Ohio National Guard has conducted COVID-19 testing for Villa St. Joseph staff, we are offering structured visitation for Villa St. Joseph residents and families. To schedule a visit, please call us at 216-332-1100 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Representatives can sign up for one (1) visit per week, and a maximum of two (2) visitors will be permitted at one time.

In addition to having staff tested for the coronavirus, we are required to consider the following measures which may alter our visitation plan:

• Case status in the surrounding community
• Case status in the nursing home
• Staffing levels
• Access to adequate testing for residents and staff
• Personal protective equipment supplies
• Local hospital capacity

The decision to move forward with outdoor visitation considered requests from families and residents and the impact on the quality of life that a prolonged loss of connection can have on an individual. The plan was made in consultation with advocates and providers in the aging and development disabilities communities. Guidelines for visitation were jointly developed by the Academy for Senior Health Sciences, Leading Age Ohio, the Ohio Assisted Living Association, the Ohio Health Care Association, and the Ohio Medical Directors Association.

Please remember COVID-19 is still out there and we must remain vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety. In additional to our structured visitation guidelines, you will also find additional information about this respiratory disease attached.

We know this time has been difficult and we thank you for the wonderful job you have done in helping to keep everyone on campus safe, while abiding by the Governor’s Orders. We appreciate the difficulty of not seeing your family, friends, and loved ones and share in your excitement of being able to reunite, even in a limited manner. We ask that you continue to work with us as we diligently keep your health our priority.

Thank you!

Structured Visitation Policies and Procedures

Structured visitation days:  

Tuesdays & Thursdays (1:30 to 3 p.m.); Wednesdays (6 to 7:30 p.m.); and Saturdays (10:30 a.m. to noon).

Structured visitation session length:  

Approximately 20 minutes

RESERVATIONS required. Schedule by calling 216-332-1100 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Prior to arriving for your visit, please wash your hands thoroughly.

• Upon arrival, you will be required to have your temperature taken, sanitize your hands and sign the visitation log.

• Visitors will be required to wear a mask/face-covering at all times (visitors to supply their own mask).

• Proper social distancing will be required at all times; resist the urge to touch/hug/kiss your loved one.

• In the event you are feeling ill, PLEASE understand the importance of rescheduling your visit.

• Visitation sessions will be held outdoors – weather permitting.

What we know about COVID-19

COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019, is a respiratory disease. Symptoms, which generally appear 2-to-14 days after exposure, include cough or shortness of breath/difficulty breathing. These symptoms range from mild to severe; however, some people with COVID-19 have no symptoms which is why it is so important to wear a mask.

COVID-19 is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact (within about 6-feet) with one another and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object which has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes.

Older adults may show very different signs and symptoms, such as lethargy, disorientation, and general fatigue. Older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and people with compromised immune systems are more likely to become more severely ill, which is why all recommendations should be followed during visitation with your loved one.

What can I do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

It is vitally important to adhere to policies and procedures. Wear a face mask or face covering, wash your hands with soap and water for 20-seconds frequently, sanitize your hands with hand-sanitizer when washing them is not an option, and remember to social-distance yourself (6-feet apart) when possible.

Director’s Order Limiting Access To Nursing Homes

Click here to read the Director’s Order

Resident Face Covering Requirements

Effective June 22, 2020, all short-term residents at The Village at Marymount are required to wear surgical masks during direct care — and when they are out of their rooms participating in an activity or enjoying the common area.

If any resident has a concern with being able to wear a mask given their medical condition, and/or is having difficulty with the mask, then please notify a supervisor so that the issue can be addressed during the resident’s care plan meeting.

Further direction will be announced soon for long-term care resident face coverings.

Structured Visitations at Marymount Place

From Executive Director Sue Nall and Administrator Peggy Mathews

Greetings Residents, Families & Friends:

This year has been extremely challenging for all of us – to say the least. With the prayers of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, our weekly blessings from Bishop Roger, commitment from our staff and your patience – we continue to fare well and weather this storm COVID-19 free.

The Governor has begun the process of reopening Ohio under strict guidelines. It is with great pleasure we announce Marymount Place is ready to follow suit. Marymount Place is allowing structured visitation. The policies and procedures are listed below.

Please remember COVID-19 is still out there and we must remain vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety.

We know this time has been difficult and we thank you for the wonderful job you have done in helping to keep everyone on campus safe, while abiding by the Governor’s Orders.

We appreciate the difficulty of not seeing your family, friends, and loved ones and share in your excitement of being able to reunite, even in a limited manner. We ask that you continue to work with us as we diligently continue to keep your health priority.

Marymount Place Visitation Policy, Procedures

Structured visitation daily between the hours of 1:30 to 4 p.m. Structured visitation sessions will be limited to 20 minutes. Reservations are required.

To schedule your visit, please call the Marymount Place reception desk at 216-332-1070.

Prior to arriving for your visit, please wash your hands thoroughly.

Upon arrival, you will be required to have your temperature taken, sanitize your hands and sign the visitation log.

• Visitors will be required to wear a mask/face-covering at all times (visitors to supply their own mask).

• Seating for one (1) family member will be provided.

• Proper social distancing will be required at all times; you must resist the urge to touch/hug/kiss your loved one.

• In the event you are feeling ill, PLEASE understand the importance of rescheduling your visit.

• Visitation sessions will be held outdoors, weather permitting. DON’T FORGET YOUR MASK/FACE-COVERING!