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.

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Updated: 10 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020

Thank You For Your Support!

We BELIEVE in our Mission. We BELIEVE in our team. We THANK YOU for your trust and support!

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Don’t miss out on the festivities associated with our 2020 Virtual Celebration of Life Gala Oct. 18-22:

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Help support our 2020 Virtual Celebration of Life Gala October 18-22, 2020. We’ll keep you updated with the jackpot total as we approach the event. The raffle is open to anyone in Ohio so please share with everyone you know. Winner will be announced during our Facebook live streaming event from 7 to 8 p.m. October 22, 2020. You will not receive a physical ticket when you purchase. Tickets are 10 for $10, 50 tickets for $20, or 150 tickets for $50. Details at this link: https://villagemm.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/CelebrationofLifeGala2020/tabid/1176533/Default.aspx

Don’t Miss Our 2020 Virtual

Celebration of Life Gala

The Village at Marymount will host its 11th Celebration of Life Gala in a different format this year – it will be held as a virtual event beginning Sunday, October 18 and culminating with a Facebook Live virtual campaign end-of-event celebration, which will be live streamed from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.

Marc R. Kotora and Jay Lucarelli will serve as the virtual gala’s honorary co-chairs. Bishop Roger Gries and Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, Director of Mission Integration, will offer their prayers and support. The gala will feature an exciting Silent Auction with mobile bidding, a 50/50 raffle, contests, and celebrity guest appearances. Events leading up to the live streaming portion of the gala will be available on The Village at Marymount’s social media platforms (Facebook – The Village at Marymount; Instagram – villastjoe; and Twitter – @VillaStJoe) and distributed through Constant Contact eNewsletters.

The Village at Marymount is a faith-based care campus offering a true continuum of care. Services range from assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, to secured memory care and hospice/palliative care. 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.

Residents experience innovative programs and services, and with direct access to Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital, residents and caregivers are assured peace of mind that their care needs will be met. The Village at Marymount is a 501(c)(3) organization. Any support provided is tax deductible, and the appropriate tax documentation will be provided.

For sponsorship opportunities, to donate an auction item, or to make a donation, please contact Liz Pencak, Director of Marketing & Clinical Liaison, at 216-332-1396 or 440-552-8754, or via email: lpencak@marymounthcs.org.

From Executive Director Sue Nall

Staff Doing Heroic Work In Difficult Times 

As we proactively manage COVID at Villa St. Joseph, I assure you staff is following strict PPE guidelines when working in all patient areas.

The September 21 resident testing yielded two more positive cases. Our weekly cumulative total is 30 resident and staff cases. This is the total number of cases from the onset of the virus in March through today.

We have four (4) Villa St. Joseph residents in-house with no or minor symptoms and they are isolated. We are confident we traced these cases to one source.

Good news: the majority of our staff results are in and so far, no staff member tested positive during yesterday’s round of testing. Marymount Place continues to have NO staff or resident cases.

Staff are wearing required PPE — face shields, N-95 masks, gowns, and gloves — when caring for residents. They also follow CMS testing mandates. Fortunately, we are not seeing the same classic symptoms of the virus as we did in the Spring. No one who tested positive has a fever. Most have minor symptoms, like a stuffy nose, which can be mistaken for allergies or a cold.

We are diligently monitoring all VSJ residents and staff around the clock and work with our clinical team to manage our cases. We will continue weekly testing for Villa St. Joseph residents and staff until we have no cases for 14 days

Staff know it is imperative that they practice extra cleaning, contact tracing, rapid testing, reporting … plus proper use of PPEs and hand sanitization. We have limited movement between buildings. Trust that we are all doing what we can to minimize the spread of the virus and keep everyone safe and healthy.

I want to thank our staff. They are working as an unbelievable team and have stepped up to help in many ways.  They continues to exceed expectations. The Activities Team is working hard to keep families connected through window and FaceTime visits. We appreciate your patience during these difficult times!

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me. May God bless you, the Sisters, the residents, and staff at The Village at Marymount.

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!