Newsletter - Maple Knoll Communities

The Retirement Resource
A Maple Knoll Communities newsletter
Summer 2015
S P EC IA L
New Construction at Maple Knoll Village:
The Courtyard at Kensington
P O IN TS O F
Maple Knoll Village is pleased to announce a new construction project underway
this summer, The Courtyard at
I N T E R E ST:
Kensington. The Courtyard will
 New Construction finalize the original Kensington Place
project that began in 2006.
at Maple Knoll

AL State Survey

Leading Age Ohio
Stars

MKV Resident
Inducted into
Ohio Senior Hall
of Fame

Upcoming Events

University of
Cincinnati
Affiliation

Stay Connected

WMKV Golf
Outing

Marketing Team
Contact
Information
The first phase of the Kensington
Place Apartments was completed by
Great Traditions Homes in 2008.
Phase I of the project consisted of
three apartment buildings located
near the Maple Knoll Village Swan
Pond. The luxury apartments have large open floor plans with 10 foot ceilings
and a generous amount of natural light. The one, two and three bedroom units
vary in square footage from 988- 2,013 sq. ft. With the wide variety of floor plans
and the modern architecture, Kensington quickly became a popular commodity.
There has been a waiting list for these units since 2013.
With the high demand for luxury apartments Maple Knoll is now in the beginning
stages of Phase II, The Courtyard at Kensington. Phase II will consist of two villas
and 10 independent living
apartments. This will
complete the Kensington
Place neighborhood which is
located in the heart of the
Maple Knoll Village campus.
Kensington Place is noted for
its beautiful landscaping and
apartments overlooking a
pond. Connected by
walkways, it is close to the
main building with dining
venues, library and activities.
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The villas will each have two bedrooms, a den and a two car garage with backyards overlooking Swan
Lake. The villas will be followed by two additional apartment buildings. Each building will consist of five
2 bedroom/den apartments ranging in size from 1,400- 1,700 square feet.
Maple Knoll Vice President of Marketing, Rose Denman, shares that “open floor plans, a significant
amount of natural lighting, and two bedrooms with a study are all prerequisites that many older adults
would enjoy in retirement living. The Courtyard of Kensington meets the market demand for these requirements along with upscale finishes including hardwood floors, fireplaces, granite countertops, and
customization options”.
The site work for the project is currently being prepared, and construction of the villas will be under
way this month. The apartments will not be far behind. As expected, prospects have been thrilled with
the proposed floor plans. One villa was spoken for within weeks of releasing the plans and one villa still
remains available. The first building is now 100% reserved with all five apartments spoken for at this
time.
We cannot wait for the long awaited dream to be brought to life and to welcome our new residents to
Maple Knoll Village! To learn more about the Courtyard at Kensington or Maple Knoll Village please call
513.782.2717.
Maple Knoll Village’s Assisted Living Receives Deficiency-Free
Survey from Ohio Department of Health
One of the highest confirmations of quality service is for a healthcare facility
to receive a deficiency-free survey from the State Department of Public
Health. Maple Knoll Village’s Assisted Living is pleased to have been found
deficiency-free on its 2015 annual state survey. This is an unusually
outstanding accomplishment on the part of the administration and staff. The
achievement is made possible by the daily commitment and dedication of an
exceptional staff.
The survey is conducted annually by the Ohio Department of Health and has a
checklist of areas and categories to examine. Some of the categories include:
meeting with residents, family members and staff; reviewing medical records;
reviewing the residents’ dining areas; and observing the environment and safety factors of the home.
Ultimately, the survey evaluates the overall quality of life and quality of care of the facility to ensure it is
operating by the Department of Health’s standards.
Maple Knoll Village’s Assisted Living survey was completed on March 26th, 2015. After its inspection of
the above categories and more, the Department of Health’s team had declared Maple Knoll Village as
deficiency free.
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Maple Knoll Employees
Presented LeadingAge Ohio Stars Award
Maple Knoll Village, a continuing care retirement community in Springdale, is proud to have
employees that exemplify dedication, teamwork, friendliness and more to make Maple Knoll a
top-notch facility. Each year LeadingAge Ohio offers facilities, like Maple Knoll, the opportunity to
nominate employees that have excelled
throughout the year with a unique Stars
Award.
The Stars Award recognizes
non-management staff who work
behind the scenes to meet the daily
needs of residents, clients, and
program participants. These are
employees who go above and beyond
their required duties to improve the
lives of older adults in our community.
Maple Knoll Stars with their managers
Nominations are submitted by residents, clients, family members or fellow staff members from
each community to a nomination committee for review. Maple Knoll Chaplain Steve Copeland
spearheaded the nomination committee for awardees at Maple Knoll Village. From there,
LeadingAge Ohio selected the best candidates from throughout the state.
Steve shared “We have so many employees that go above and beyond what they have to and this
is a grand opportunity to recognize these individuals for the differences they make every day”.
On Wednesday, April 29th, LeadingAge Ohio held a special ceremony where five Maple Knoll
employees were given the Stars Award for their commitment and dedication to their jobs. These
individuals were: Chuck Conti, Connie Gerdes, Amelia Harlow, Devonna Jennings and Mike
Williams.
Each employee excels in their position and makes a difference in the community. They were
honored with a lunch presentation with other awardees from Southwest Ohio. Maple Knoll is
grateful for these dedicated employees!
Maple Knoll Resident Inducted into Ohio
Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
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Maple Knoll Village now boasts a Hall of Fame resident in our community.
John “Jack” Hughes of Coventry Court will be one of twelve accomplished older
Ohioans inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in Columbus during a
special ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2015. The honor is bestowed from The
Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging and
members of the Ohio General Assembly.
Nominations for the Hall of Fame are evaluated on the impact of current
contributions or a continuation of work and accomplishment initiated before age
60. The selection of Hughes to receive this honor is befitting of this criteria. At
87, “Jack”, as he is known to family and friends, is continuing to lead an
impressive life as a Maple Knoll Village resident. He is an avid cyclist and bikes an average of 100 miles a
week, rain or shine, at the nearby Loveland bike trail.
The passion for biking began over 40 years ago when Jack was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. This
commitment to better health lead to cross country trips, cycling through Switzerland with his daughter,
and biking through Death Valley to benefit The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. His steadfast
companion and bicycle of choice is a 30 year-old Raleigh whose many parts have been lovingly replaced
over the years.
In addition to his impressive fitness routine, Jack is also a dedicated philanthropist to causes he holds
dear. Since moving to Maple Knoll in 2006, Jack has been a loyal supporter to our community and special
projects which speak to his heart. To share his love of fitness, he made it possible for exercise equipment
to be outfitted in the Hemsworth Wellness Center and contributed to a cycling room so all residents and
staff could enjoy indoor cycling.
In 2013, he and fellow resident Richard Neubaurer, M.D. created The Richard Neubauer, M.D. and John
Hughes Hospice Center to support families and their loved ones during transitional care at Maple Knoll
Village. The Center is overseen by University of Cincinnati Physicians and consists of ten deluxe private
rooms and a family lounge area to provide care, support and a nurturing space to those nearing the end
of their life with comfort and dignity.
And if that were not enough, Jack continues to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound elderly and
shares his good health and spirit with those who look forward to a special delivery every day. Because of
his personal and philanthropic accomplishments, Jack Hughes’ recognition is well-deserved.
Jack will join more than 400 honorees who have been inducted since 1978, with the hall honoring
individuals 60 and older who are native-born Ohioans or who have been Ohio residents for 10 years or
more. This year’s nominees ranged in age from 72 to 95.
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Join Us For Upcoming Events!
Please join us for upcoming events at Maple Knoll Village! All events listed are
open to the public and will be noted if a small fee is required to attend. For more
information or to RSVP to an event please call us at 513.782.2717.
***WMKV 89.3FM Big Band Dances: WMKV Big Band dances are held on the 4th Sunday of every
month in the Maple Knoll Village Auditorium. They run from 2-5p.m. and the cost to attend is only $11
per person and includes snacks and soft drinks. For more information please call 513.782.2427.
***Maple Knoll Open Houses: Retirement Living is in Full Bloom at Maple Knoll Village! Join us for
Open Houses every Thursday in June from 10am-12pm. Tour available units, meet with residents, see
the amenities we have to offer and more! Refreshments will be provided. Please call 513.782.2717 for
more information.
***Manor House Restaurant Dinner Buffets: Enjoy a Culinary Vacation with our International
Dinner Buffets at The Manor House Restaurant. June will feature cuisine from New England on June
10th from 5pm-7pm. A second dinner will feature cuisine from Australia/New Zealand on June 24th
from 5pm-7pm. The cost to attend is $12 per person and reservations are recommended. Call
513.782.4300 to reserve your spot today!
***Hilltop Artists Art Opening: Join us on July 2nd from 5-7pm as The Hilltop Artists debut their
upcoming show. Refreshments will be provided and the artists will be present. All artwork is for sale
and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Maple Knoll Future Care Fund. The show will run through
June 19th, 2015. For more information please call 513.782.2462.
***Ice Cream Social: Life's a Treat at Maple Knoll Village! Join us for an ice cream social and get
the “scoop” first hand from our residents and staff on what we have going on at Maple Knoll. During
this time you can partake in an ice cream and sweet buffet, meet with residents and learn about
Maple Knoll activities and amenities. Tours of the campus will be offered. Reservations are
recommended. Please call 513.782.2715.
July 16th 2-4pm- Meet with Maple Knoll staff and discover services and amenities offered
July 23rd 2-4pm- Meet with Maple Knoll residents and learn first hand what it is like to live
here
***Manor House Restaurant Dinner Buffets: Enjoy a Culinary Vacation with our Dinner Buffets at
The Manor House Restaurant. July will feature cuisine from Alaska on July 8th from 5pm-7pm. A second dinner will feature cuisine from Switzerland on July 22nd from 5pm-7pm. The cost to attend is $12
per person and reservations are recommended. Call 513.782.4300 to reserve your spot today!
Maple Knoll Village Signs Formal Affiliation with
University of Cincinnati
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Maple Knoll Village, a continuing care retirement community in Springdale, has always strived to be a
leader in innovation and technology for their residents and clients. Now, a partnership with the
University of Cincinnati will continue to bring Maple Knoll to the forefront in telehealth and health care
technology.
On Monday, April 27th The University of Cincinnati (UC)
and Maple Knoll Village (MKV) signed a formal
agreement partnering MKV, an industry leader in
post-acute and home and community-based services,
with UC experts in gerontological nursing, geriatric
medicine, robotics, telehealth, sensor technology and
human factors. The relationship was based on a 30-year
history of collaboration in nursing, medical, and
pharmacy education and practice. In 2012, the
relationship expanded through a partnership with the
UC College of Nursing, and a villa on the campus of
MKV was transformed into a learning and test
environment for the development of technologies
aimed at keeping seniors in their own homes or
communities longer.
Maple Knoll President/CEO Jim Formal signs
affiliation agreement with University of Cincinnati
College of Nursing Dean Greer Glazer
The goals of this affiliation will be to foster
cooperation and interaction between MKV and
UC for the benefit of both as well as their
constituent groups, to enhance educational
opportunities for Maple Knoll residents and The
University of Cincinnati students and faculty, to
increase intergenerational exposure and
activities, to provide employment as well as
research and intern opportunities for The
University of Cincinnati students, and lastly to
identify techniques and create innovative
products that will improve older adults access to
care and allow them to age in place.
Maple Knoll is already gaining access to new
advanced technology in the form of an
UC College of Engineering Dean Teik Lim, Maple Knoll
President/CEO Jim Formal, UC College of Nursing Dean Greer
Innovation Collaboratory “Smart” House on
campus, featuring mechanical controls systems, Glazer and UC College of Medicine Dean Bill Ball
human patient simulator occupants, sensors and other devices. The Collaboratory House is home to
four different telehealth devices which include remote control telehealth robots, a small table top robot
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and telehealth for biometric monitoring. Interprofessional developments are occurring with students
from the College of Nursing, Engineering, Allied Health, and College of Medicine who are working on
projects that are devoted to optimizing a person’s ability to age in place. Most recently, a group of forty UC nursing students interacted via telehealth remote presence with residents residing in the independent apartments on the Maple Knoll campus. The students gain real life experiences through these
interactions. The partnership benefits both the residents and the students through intergenerational
sharing of history, technology, and care coping skills.
Residents are not only getting firsthand knowledge of changes in healthcare but are receiving access to
care in a way they never dreamed possible. The use of telehealth robots on campus will allow for in
depth patient assessments to occur, specialists to be present virtually for quicker interventions, fewer
trips to the emergency room, quality of care at lower costs, patient education lessons, monitoring,
remote communications with a health navigator, and the creation of a student centered workforce
readiness development in the field of telehealth care delivery.
Engineering students benefit from their
hands on experience with technology
long before they graduate. The
students have the opportunity to
interact with the end user of the
products that engineers design,
manufacturer and repair. The “smart”
house serves as an incubator for
students’ innovations and inventions to
be tested and evaluated before
launching them in real life settings.
Sensor systems teamed up with
telehealth remote monitoring will
provide predictions and safety check
points within one’s own home so that a
person’s lifestyle patterns will be
identified for greater person centered “Flo-bot”, the UC telehealth robot, is already making rounds with
physicians and staff in skilled nursing
care delivery. A telehealth visitor goes
a long way to help ease the stress of individuals living alone.
“We are thrilled to see this kind of technology and partnership occurring at Maple Knoll Village,” Jim
Formal, Maple Knoll President and CEO, stated. “Our mission has always been to provide exceptional
care for older adults in the community and with the help of the University of Cincinnati we can be a
part of groundbreaking technology that will do just that.”
To learn more about the cutting edge technology that UC is bringing to Maple Knoll please call
513.782.2423.
Stay Connected!
Marketing Department
11100 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45246
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stay up-to-date on events and news.
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below and look for Maple Knoll
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WMKV Radio Station to Hold 19th Annual Golf Classic
WMKV, the radio station at Maple Knoll Village, will
hold its nineteenth annual golf tournament on
Monday August 24, 2015 at Maketewah Country
Club in Cincinnati.
The cost is $175 per golfer which covers green fees
and cart, boxed lunch, cocktails and a dinner
reception with a silent auction. The style is a
scramble format and all proceeds will benefit WMKV.
Lunch will be at noon, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cocktails will
begin at 5:30, followed by dinner, a reception and awards.
Registration can be completed by calling the Maple Knoll
Development Department at 513-782-8629. Spots fill up fast, and
registration must be completed by August 14. Individual golfers are
welcome and will be placed in a foursome. Those unable to golf may
make a donation to WMKV. Options to sponsor the golf outing are
also available.
Maple Knoll Village
Marketing Department
Rose Denman,
Vice President,
Marketing & Development
513.782.2424
[email protected]
Jim Hoeh, Community
Marketing Manager
513.782.2462
[email protected]
Jessie Drehs,
Marketing Specialist
513.782.2488
[email protected]
John Ammerman,
Marketing Specialist
513.782.2715
[email protected]