Archbishop Leibold Home, run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, served older adults in Cincinnati since 1868, giving a place where Catholic values shape daily life, and where people from all backgrounds could find care and respect, as the Sisters always aimed to welcome everyone with what they call a "Jesus welcome," and this focus on dignity is something folks often mentioned in their high family satisfaction ratings. The property sat on 7 acres, had beautiful views of the University of Cincinnati, and featured comfortable common areas along with well-kept outdoor spaces where residents could enjoy the fresh air, wide walkways built for easy wheelchair or walker use, and several types of rooms, including private, semi-private, deluxe suites, and independent living apartments, with 58 rooms for various levels of care and 35 places for independent seniors who needed lower-cost housing.
The home offered a range of services, from low-income independent living to assisted living and full skilled nursing care, letting residents age in place whether they needed a little help or full-time care, and staff were around 24/7 to help out-providing things like medication management, personal care, nursing care, help with meals, cleaning, and even laundry. The Little Sisters of the Poor brought meals, clothing, and nursing right to the residents, making sure everyone was cared for, and the home worked to meet each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, with everything from rehabilitation programs and memory care to help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and walking. You'd find a chapel on-site with Masses and other services, with a live video feed to every room for folks who wanted quiet time with their faith, and the home would hold funerals and celebrations of life for clergy right there in their own chapel space, showing how much their Catholic devotion ran through every part of what they did.
People enjoyed meals on-site, a library, a salon, and plenty of social things to do, like spaghetti dinners, happy hours, games, outings, fitness classes, and clubs-so there was always a reason to spend time with neighbors, and it didn't matter your race, creed, , or background, because everyone was welcome. For folks who needed to recover after surgery or illness, the rehabilitation program had licensed physical, speech, and occupational therapists on the team, and support staff dealt with things like wound care, nutrition, and IV treatments to help people get better, plus private suites for more comfort and privacy during short or long stays. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation were covered, and the staff always focused on making things feel home-like, never using overhead paging so it stayed peaceful and restful.
Devotional gatherings, community meals, and indoor activities helped keep people connected, and there were always staff on duty who understood how to help with eating, dressing, getting to the bathroom, or just supporting seniors who wanted some independence but needed a hand now and then. Archbishop Leibold Home spent over 155 years helping the elderly poor in Cincinnati, working to give each person a loving home, but closed their doors in 2023 as part of a decision by the Little Sisters of the Poor, who still carry on their mission at other homes across the country.
