As we begin a new year in Tuscarawas County, it is important to take a closer look at what our community has to offer. And this look could not be complete without one our communities most important resources, quality health care. From hospitals and physicians to nursing and rehabilitation centers, Tuscarawas county offers its residents a complete continuum of care. When it comes to nursing and rehabilitation, Schoenbrunn Healthcare Care Center strives to be at the top of the quality list.

2002 brought many new changes to Schoenbrunn Healthcare. Perhaps the most noticeable has been the exterior renovation. The fresh new look at Schoenbrunn Healthcare compliments the new ideas and improvements that have taken place during the last year. In July 2002, Schoenbrunn Healthcare welcomed a new administrator, Carl Holbrook, into our community. Holbrook brings years of experience and dedication to Nursing care as well as many new ideas to ensure that Schoenbrunn Healthcare remains at the top when it comes to nursing and rehabilitation in Tuscarawas County.

Among the new changes administered under Holbrook has been dual certification under Medicare and Medicaid for all 166 patient care beds at Schoenbrunn Healthcare. This allows all residents, short and long term, to remain in the same room and under the supervision of the same caregivers throughout their stay at Schoenbrunn Healthcare.

“Dual Certification gives our residents more consistency and comfort in meeting their healthcare needs”, said Holbrook. “Once our residents return from an outside stay, they return to their own rooms with the same staff and surroundings.”

This enables residents of Schoenbrunn Healthcare to feel more at home during their stay. Another addition to improve patient care has been the development of a separate activity staff and calendar for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia wing. Residents with these diseases need activities that fit their ability level, physically as well as mentally. While many are still able to participate in mainstream group activities, the special services ensure they are meeting their own physical and mental stimulation needs.

“Our residents come first at Schoenbrunn Healthcare, said Darla Carlisle”, Activity Director. “We will do whatever it takes to meet their needs on an individual and group level.”

2002 continued to bring to light the national nursing shortage. Schoenbrunn Healthcare supported our local healthcare needs with a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 dollars to the new LPN program at Buckeye Career Center.

“We are always willing to help ensure that Tuscarawas County has the caregivers it needs for the future”, said Joel Sausen, owner of Schoenbrunn Healthcare. “Without quality staff, we could not provide the best care for our residents. The donation to Buckeye came without question. This is the future of healthcare in Tuscarawas County, and I believe Schoenbrunn Healthcare is at its forefront.”

As for the year ahead, Schoenbrunn Healthcare will continue to improve its physical plant with renovations to resident shower rooms, as well as many other interior and exterior improvements.

“You will just have to come and check it out for yourselves”, said Cristin Connor, Marketing Director. “There is always something great going on at Schoenbrunn Healthcare”.

Look for Connor and Sausen to appear throughout the community on local billboards highlighting the services offered at Schoenbrunn Healthcare.

“This is our way of putting a face with the top name in nursing and rehabilitation care in Tuscarawas County”, said Connor. “You may not need our services today, but when you do, you will know who to look for.”

Schoenbrunn Healthcare plans to highlight many staff members and residents in upcoming marketing campaigns throughout the community. You can also look for updates at Schoenbrunn Healthcare on the new website, www.SchoenbrunnHealthcare.com, which has allowed Schoenbrunn Healthcare to bring healthcare in Tuscarawas County to a much larger market area.

With residents from throughout the Ohio and its surrounding region, the new web site has been an important information center.

“2002 was a great year at Schoenbrunn Healthcare, and 2003 will be even better”, said Holbrook. “Our philosophy is simple, residents come first at Schoenbrunn Healthcare. This philosophy has enabled us to remain the largest and most highly skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Tuscarawas County, and we intend to stay that way.”