The Glenwood Community sits at 200 Timberline Drive in Marietta, Ohio, on a quiet 70-acre wooded campus with tall old trees and a calm pond you can see from some of the walking paths, and folks there say the grounds are peaceful with places to just sit outside when the weather's good or wander down the paved trails if someone wants a little outside time. The place has apartments and cottage homes for independent living, and they've got assisted living options through programs like Pines at Glenwood where residents can get help with daily things such as getting dressed, bathing, grooming, or remembering to take medicine and there's a smaller home-like feel since the main assisted living area is licensed for six residents, so things don't get too busy and crowded and people often know each other's names. Folks with more advanced care needs, memory loss or dementia have the Memory Care program, while those who might need skilled nursing or rehab after a hospital stay can use the on-site services without having to move out. They also help families with respite and hospice needs as things change.
Staff have office hours on weekdays from morning until late afternoon, while the community center welcomes visitors on weekends in the early afternoon, and no matter the time, someone from the care team is around if residents need help-whether it's personal care, finding the right book, or thinking up the next group activity for the calendar, which tends to stay full of things from board games and music plans to animal therapy visits, art events, and even exercise groups and outdoor relaxation times when the weather allows. Residents often use the fitness center or sauna and jacuzzi, spend quiet time in the book room, or get a haircut from the on-site salon or stylist, and there are usually movie nights, craft plans, or evening events in the common spaces or game rooms. Folks have private rooms with lots of natural light, carpeting, and safety features, and there's housekeeping, meal preparation with daily chef-inspired healthy food in the dining room, plus transportation for shopping or outings into downtown Marietta, where historic sites and restaurants aren't too far off. For those who need it, staff can design exercise programs, help with medical reminders, or bring in IV therapy and hospice services as needed, and residents can get support with things like Medicaid, Medicare, and finding help to pay their energy bills or make homes safer.
The Glenwood Community connects older adults and families with resources and programs like PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver Help, Assisted Living Waiver Help, and gives information about using insurance, selling property, or veterans' benefits to help cover care costs, so families have a lot of support figuring everything out. There are lots of public spaces for socializing and enjoying time together, and the community is small-pet friendly in many apartments. The campus runs on a faith-inspired foundation with a chaplain, and the whole place is SAGECare certified to welcome and support LGBTQ+ seniors, and staff get training to make sure everyone feels comfortable. Glenwood is known by the Ohio Assisted Living Association and works with local leaders to help make the community better, not just for residents but for the whole town. With its programs, support, and simple, caring approach, it aims to provide a safe, courteous, and comfortable place for older adults, whether someone wants a busy social calendar, peace and quiet, or just a bit of help now and then as they age.
