Washington County Home sits in a rural part of Marietta, Ohio, in a modern Georgian building built in 1976, though the home itself has served the community since 1840, which makes it one of those places locals have known about for generations. The facility serves about 60 people at a time, with services ranging from assisted living and independent living to memory care, nursing care, home care, and senior apartments, and they help people with different needs like Alzheimer's care, diabetes care, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory support, plus they make sure meals come from chefs and meal planners who pay attention to nutrition, which goes with their focus on overall well-being. Residents have access to indoor common areas and other shared spaces, and the community organizes both onsite and offsite activities to help people stay social, active, and engaged in ways that fit their interests and ability levels.
You'll find a helpful staff with a Head Nurse and a Social Services Supervisor/Administrator, and most people say the team's known for being kind, polite, and always willing to help, and they make a point to involve residents' families and friends where possible, which helps keep people connected. The home backs a philosophy that balances physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs, so you'll notice a lot of attention to the small things that help people keep their independence, like supporting residents so they can dress, feed, and care for themselves as much as they're able. Admission rules are pretty clear, and residents need to be over 18, be ambulatory, be able to feed and dress themselves, and be continent, plus have lived in Washington County for at least 18 months, and there's a process with a physical exam, chest X-ray, a set of blood tests including serology, T-4, SMA-20, and a criminal background check, as well as a pre-admission drug screen.
Washington County Home also offers respite care for those who need a short-term stay, non-emergency transportation for Medicaid clients who qualify, adult protective services for older people who've experienced harm, chore services for folks sixty and older who meet certain income limits, and even childcare programs for low-income families. The staff receives regular training, and the facility values giving employees chances for growth while making sure they work in a courteous and safe place. The facility works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and accepts various ways to pay, including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, debit cards, and personal checks. The home's mission comes from a belief in caring for folks in need with respect for each person's privacy and preferences, aiming to help people reach and keep the highest level of independence they can, all while making sure families stay involved, and the day-to-day routine puts emphasis on both modern care and the kind of steady commitment that's lasted here for over 180 years.
