Mike and Digi Schueler

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Summer 2015
Mike and Digi
Schueler
A Commitment to Philanthropy
PLUS:
ERH HONORED AS A 2015 TOP WORKPLACE Episcopal Retirement Homes
Making A Difference
Table of Make That Six!
Contents
ERH Is Again Honored As A Top Workplace
ERH Board of Directors
Robin Smith, Chair
Making A Difference
Ben Blemker, The Rev. Darren Elin, Tate Greenwald, Lisa Hughes,
Top Workplace ...........................3
Thomas W. Kahle, Esq., The Rev. Canon John Koepke, Jane Kuntz,
Meet the Board ...........................4 Susie Lame, Keith Lawrence, Terry Lilly, The Rev. David Lowry, Dr. Mark
Affordable Living Meyers, Dixon Miller, Cece Mooney, Thomas Regan, Dr. Robert Reed,
C. Miles Schmidt, Michael T. Schueler, Rich Setterberg, The Rev. Bruce
Communities...........................6
Smith, Gates Smith, Bernie Suer, Margaret Swallow, Larry Williams,
Features Anne Wilson, Randal C. Young
Ninth Annual Gala Honors
ERH Foundation Board of Directors
Mike & Digi Schueler .............8
William C. Knodel, Chair
Post-Acute Care Network ........11
In Touch With Technology .......12 Richard N. Adams, Ben Blemker, Jon Boss, Tate Greenwald, R. Douglas
Spitler, Dan Witten, Ellen Zemke
ERH Introduces A
New Website Experience ..........13
We Welcome Your Comments
Walking The Walk
The Linkage Editor
Refresh Your Soul Update ........14 Episcopal Retirement Homes
3870 Virginia Avenue • Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Donor Spotlight .......................15 Aaron Hill Mary Johnson
[phone] • [email protected]
Save The Date ...............Back Page
Editors: Kristin Davenport, Arlan Graham; Editing Supervisor: Ken Paley Each year, the Cincinnati Enquirer looks for the say that their employees can recite
city’s best places to work. When the results the mission statement, but how
ON THE COVER: Linkage is Available Online
From left: Mike & Digi Schueler To better serve you, Linkage magazine is available via email and on the were tallied for 2015, Episcopal Retirement many can say they live it?
ERH honors the Schuelers at its Ninth Episcopal Retirement Homes website at www.EpiscopalRetirement.com. Homes (ERH) emerged as one of Cincinnati’s Top Tracie Martella, Clinical Nurse
Annual Gala. Photograph by Gary Kessler If you would like to be removed from the Linkage mailing list, please Workplaces for the sixth year in a row. Manager and SAIDO Memory
call [phone]. “We believe our greatest asset is our staff,” Support Therapy Leader notes,
Make A Donation Online says Joan Wetzel, Director of Organizational “Our employees want to work
For your convenience, donations are accepted online at Development and Human Resources for ERH. in a mission-based organization.
ERH Communities www.EpiscopalRetirement.com/donate. “When we take really good care of them, in return Tracie Martella The people who work here are
& Services Linkage is a resource to address issues and interests of older adults, they take exceptional care of our customers.” here because they truly want to make a difference in
providing a link between ERH’s programs and the community. Since ERH employees cited many reasons for valuing people’s lives. It’s why they do what they do.”
Premier Retirement Communities 1951, Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) has dedicated itself to the workplace, including strong leadership, con- “We have very low turnover, which is rare in our
Deupree House | Marjorie P. Lee improving the lives of older adults from all faiths through innovative, genial and committed coworkers, and a corporate industry, due to our unique and collaborative cul-
quality living environments and in-home and community-based commitment to employee health. But one reason
Affordable Living Communities ture,” Martella adds. “The staff loves it here and
services delivered by experienced and compassionate professionals.
rose above all others, resonating in virtually every
25 locations in Cincinnati and the wants to stay. In the end, it benefits our residents
response: the ability to make a difference in other
Tri-State. For a complete list and more Like us on greatly. There is a keen understanding that we work
people’s lives.
information on these communities visit in our residents’ homes; residents do not live in the
Follow our blog at blog.episcopalretirement.com
AffordableLivingbyERH.com. Indeed, the ERH mission statement aims to enrich
building where we work.” —Kristin Davenport
© Copyright 2015 by Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. Nothing shown or written the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innova-
Community Services may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the editors.
tive and spiritually based way. Many companies may Photo of Tracie Martella by Gary Kessler
Deupree Meals On Wheels
Living Well Senior Solutions
Linkage is published by Cincinnati Magazine on behalf of
Parish Health Ministry Episcopal Retirement Homes.
Summer 2015 Linkage 3
Making A Difference
Table of Make That Six!
Contents
ERH Is Again Honored As A Top Workplace
ERH Board of Directors
Robin Smith, Chair
Making A Difference
Ben Blemker, The Rev. Darren Elin, Tate Greenwald, Lisa Hughes,
Top Workplace ...........................3
Thomas W. Kahle, Esq., The Rev. Canon John Koepke, Jane Kuntz,
Meet the Board ...........................4 Susie Lame, Keith Lawrence, Terry Lilly, The Rev. David Lowry, Dr. Mark
Affordable Living Meyers, Dixon Miller, Cece Mooney, Thomas Regan, Dr. Robert Reed,
C. Miles Schmidt, Michael T. Schueler, Rich Setterberg, The Rev. Bruce
Communities...........................6
Smith, Gates Smith, Bernie Suer, Margaret Swallow, Larry Williams,
Features Anne Wilson, Randal C. Young
Ninth Annual Gala Honors
ERH Foundation Board of Directors
Mike & Digi Schueler .............8
William C. Knodel, Chair
Post-Acute Care Network ........11
In Touch With Technology .......12 Richard N. Adams, Ben Blemker, Jon Boss, Tate Greenwald, R. Douglas
Spitler, Dan Witten, Ellen Zemke
ERH Introduces A
New Website Experience ..........13
We Welcome Your Comments
Walking The Walk
The Linkage Editor
Refresh Your Soul Update ........14 Episcopal Retirement Homes
3870 Virginia Avenue • Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Donor Spotlight .......................15 Aaron Hill Mary Johnson
[phone] • [email protected]
Save The Date ...............Back Page
Editors: Kristin Davenport, Arlan Graham; Editing Supervisor: Ken Paley Each year, the Cincinnati Enquirer looks for the say that their employees can recite
city’s best places to work. When the results the mission statement, but how
ON THE COVER: Linkage is Available Online
From left: Mike & Digi Schueler To better serve you, Linkage magazine is available via email and on the were tallied for 2015, Episcopal Retirement many can say they live it?
ERH honors the Schuelers at its Ninth Episcopal Retirement Homes website at www.EpiscopalRetirement.com. Homes (ERH) emerged as one of Cincinnati’s Top Tracie Martella, Clinical Nurse
Annual Gala. Photograph by Gary Kessler If you would like to be removed from the Linkage mailing list, please Workplaces for the sixth year in a row. Manager and SAIDO Memory
call [phone]. “We believe our greatest asset is our staff,” Support Therapy Leader notes,
Make A Donation Online says Joan Wetzel, Director of Organizational “Our employees want to work
For your convenience, donations are accepted online at Development and Human Resources for ERH. in a mission-based organization.
ERH Communities www.EpiscopalRetirement.com/donate. “When we take really good care of them, in return Tracie Martella The people who work here are
& Services Linkage is a resource to address issues and interests of older adults, they take exceptional care of our customers.” here because they truly want to make a difference in
providing a link between ERH’s programs and the community. Since ERH employees cited many reasons for valuing people’s lives. It’s why they do what they do.”
Premier Retirement Communities 1951, Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) has dedicated itself to the workplace, including strong leadership, con- “We have very low turnover, which is rare in our
Deupree House | Marjorie P. Lee improving the lives of older adults from all faiths through innovative, genial and committed coworkers, and a corporate industry, due to our unique and collaborative cul-
quality living environments and in-home and community-based commitment to employee health. But one reason
Affordable Living Communities ture,” Martella adds. “The staff loves it here and
services delivered by experienced and compassionate professionals.
rose above all others, resonating in virtually every
25 locations in Cincinnati and the wants to stay. In the end, it benefits our residents
response: the ability to make a difference in other
Tri-State. For a complete list and more Like us on greatly. There is a keen understanding that we work
people’s lives.
information on these communities visit in our residents’ homes; residents do not live in the
Follow our blog at blog.episcopalretirement.com
AffordableLivingbyERH.com. Indeed, the ERH mission statement aims to enrich
building where we work.” —Kristin Davenport
© Copyright 2015 by Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. Nothing shown or written the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innova-
Community Services may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the editors.
tive and spiritually based way. Many companies may Photo of Tracie Martella by Gary Kessler
Deupree Meals On Wheels
Living Well Senior Solutions
Linkage is published by Cincinnati Magazine on behalf of
Parish Health Ministry Episcopal Retirement Homes.
Summer 2015 Linkage 3
Making A Difference
Meet the Board
T
he Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) Board of Directors makes it a
priority to serve the ERH mission: enriching the lives of older adults in a
person-centered, innovative and spiritually based way.
“I am a true believer of ERH’s mission,” says Robin Smith, Chair of the Board
and former Procter & Gamble IT professional. “I am giving my time and talents
to spread that mission to as many older adults in our communities as possible.”
In each issue of Linkage, you’ll meet the dynamic and passionate volunteer
Board members who help drive ERH.
By Whitney Harrod Morris | Photographs by Gary Kessler
Terence Lilly Susie Lame Bernard P. Suer
Resident Board Representative from Marjorie P. Lee ERH Board Member ERH Board Member
Former occupation: Trust department head at Fifth Third Board and other ERH committees she serves Board committee he serves on: Affordable Living
Bank and at the Colorado Springs JP Morgan subsidiary. on: Leadership Nominating Committee, Fund
Occupation: Senior VP of Messer Construction Co.
Development Committee, CCRC Ministry and
Areas of expertise: General management, investments, trusts,
Resources Subcommittee, and MPL Steering Team Areas of expertise: Assessment of risk associated with
family finances
Occupation: Monogram business owner for 20 years design, construction and site development
Something people may not know about you: I’ve been a church
Areas of expertise: Marketing and general management Something people may not know about you: I’ve always
choir member for 35 years in Chicago, Colorado Springs and
been appreciative of Catholic education. I want to help
Indian Hill. Something people may not know about you: For 10
find ways to make it more affordable, but without
How long have you been on the ERH Board? I’m in my second years I’ve volunteered with Crayons to Computers.
sacrificing advancement in the outcomes. I serve on the
year. I also serve on the Marjorie P. Lee Executive and Budget How long have you been on the ERH Board? Since Board at Purcell Marian High School to help integrate
Review committees.
January 2015. I was recruited to chair Over The Edge blended-learning concepts.
Why do you volunteer on the Board? It’s not widely known 4 Elders, an ERH fundraiser where 75 people will rap- How long have you been on the ERH Board? I’m in my
that limited-income people are able to live comfortably at pel down the side of the Central YMCA building. We’re second year.
ERH Affordable Living Communities. Being on the Board raising money to provide enrichment activities for the
Why do you volunteer on the Board? Lately, my parents
allows me to contribute ideas to foster those ministries as well ERH Affordable Living Communities.
and in-laws are approaching 90 years of age, and I see
as the services of ERH’s longtime Continuing Care Retirement
Why do you volunteer on the Board? My parents live at the needs of the elderly from a completely different
Communities (CCRC).
the Deupree House, and my mother-in-law uses Living perspective. ERH has its ears to the ground, and it’s
Most rewarding part: Encouraging the ministries of ERH and Well Senior Solutions. constantly addressing the needs of its customers.
its management and fundraising.
Most rewarding part: Helping seniors live a great life in Most rewarding part: I’m impressed how our teams
What do you do in your free time? My wife and I enjoy a caring and safe environment. respond to the daily needs of customers.
classical chamber music concerts, especially the Linton
What do you do in your free time? I golf and eat at fun Favorite destination in Cincinnati: Great American Ball
Chamber Music Series.
restaurants where someone else does the cooking! Park. I love baseball, and it’s a great place to enjoy the Reds.
4 Linkage Summer 2015 Summer 2015 Linkage 5
Making A Difference
Meet the Board
T
he Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) Board of Directors makes it a
priority to serve the ERH mission: enriching the lives of older adults in a
person-centered, innovative and spiritually based way.
“I am a true believer of ERH’s mission,” says Robin Smith, Chair of the Board
and former Procter & Gamble IT professional. “I am giving my time and talents
to spread that mission to as many older adults in our communities as possible.”
In each issue of Linkage, you’ll meet the dynamic and passionate volunteer
Board members who help drive ERH.
By Whitney Harrod Morris | Photographs by Gary Kessler
Terence Lilly Susie Lame Bernard P. Suer
Resident Board Representative from Marjorie P. Lee ERH Board Member ERH Board Member
Former occupation: Trust department head at Fifth Third Board and other ERH committees she serves Board committee he serves on: Affordable Living
Bank and at the Colorado Springs JP Morgan subsidiary. on: Leadership Nominating Committee, Fund
Occupation: Senior VP of Messer Construction Co.
Development Committee, CCRC Ministry and
Areas of expertise: General management, investments, trusts,
Resources Subcommittee, and MPL Steering Team Areas of expertise: Assessment of risk associated with
family finances
Occupation: Monogram business owner for 20 years design, construction and site development
Something people may not know about you: I’ve been a church
Areas of expertise: Marketing and general management Something people may not know about you: I’ve always
choir member for 35 years in Chicago, Colorado Springs and
been appreciative of Catholic education. I want to help
Indian Hill. Something people may not know about you: For 10
find ways to make it more affordable, but without
How long have you been on the ERH Board? I’m in my second years I’ve volunteered with Crayons to Computers.
sacrificing advancement in the outcomes. I serve on the
year. I also serve on the Marjorie P. Lee Executive and Budget How long have you been on the ERH Board? Since Board at Purcell Marian High School to help integrate
Review committees.
January 2015. I was recruited to chair Over The Edge blended-learning concepts.
Why do you volunteer on the Board? It’s not widely known 4 Elders, an ERH fundraiser where 75 people will rap- How long have you been on the ERH Board? I’m in my
that limited-income people are able to live comfortably at pel down the side of the Central YMCA building. We’re second year.
ERH Affordable Living Communities. Being on the Board raising money to provide enrichment activities for the
Why do you volunteer on the Board? Lately, my parents
allows me to contribute ideas to foster those ministries as well ERH Affordable Living Communities.
and in-laws are approaching 90 years of age, and I see
as the services of ERH’s longtime Continuing Care Retirement
Why do you volunteer on the Board? My parents live at the needs of the elderly from a completely different
Communities (CCRC).
the Deupree House, and my mother-in-law uses Living perspective. ERH has its ears to the ground, and it’s
Most rewarding part: Encouraging the ministries of ERH and Well Senior Solutions. constantly addressing the needs of its customers.
its management and fundraising.
Most rewarding part: Helping seniors live a great life in Most rewarding part: I’m impressed how our teams
What do you do in your free time? My wife and I enjoy a caring and safe environment. respond to the daily needs of customers.
classical chamber music concerts, especially the Linton
What do you do in your free time? I golf and eat at fun Favorite destination in Cincinnati: Great American Ball
Chamber Music Series.
restaurants where someone else does the cooking! Park. I love baseball, and it’s a great place to enjoy the Reds.
4 Linkage Summer 2015 Summer 2015 Linkage 5
Making A Difference Making A Difference
Expanding Our Mission In Affordable Living Communities by ERH
Affordable Living Communities
IINNDDIIAANNAA OHIO
N L
Anderson
Momentum And Mission Merge To Serve More Seniors By Val Prevish | Photos by Gary Kessler 75 I E West Liberty B
275 71 Springfield CCCCCCoooooolllllluuuuuummmmmmbbbbbbuuuuuussssss
The latest phase of expansion within the ERH Indianapolis DaytonA QQ Cambridge
R Wilmington
Affordable Living Communities is well un- 275 West Carrollton Blanchester
derway, with five communities under devel- 74 Cincinnati
opment in Southwest Ohio and one in Lexington, Ky.
This remarkable growth will mean at least 258 new
Louisville
Lexington
apartments of affordable senior housing available
M
within the next 18 to 24 months.
KKEENNTTUUCCKKYY
“Ten years ago we had one retirement community
for limited-income seniors,” says Kathy Ison-Lind,
Vice President of Affordable Housing and In-Home
A Canterbury Court H Forest Square O Parkway Place
Services at ERH. “We have grown dramatically since
450 N. Elm Street 3511 Harvey Avenue 1105 Elm Street
then—today we have 15 communities.”
West Carrollton, OH Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH
Ison-Lind stresses that part of her department’s Kathy Ison-Lind Doug Chambers 150 apartments 21 apartments 65 apartments
mission is to serve even more seniors. “We would Communities Designed with Intention
B Cambridge Heights I Parkview Place P Knowlton Place
like to have three communities per year under A thoughtful approach goes into every community
1435 Knowlton Street
1525 Elm Street 28 W. 12th Street
development and eventually expand farther into the that ERH develops, says Doug Chambers, Director Cincinnati, OH
Cambridge, OH Anderson, IN
Midwest,” she notes. of Real Estate and Facilities Management. Each 65 apartments 30 apartments 56 apartments
property is designed with energy-efficient standards
C St. Paul Village I & II J Thomaston Woods Q Wilmington Campus: Prairie View, Quaker,
Successful Synergy and several are LEED-certified. (LEED stands for 1460 Thomaston Drive Friendly Center and Mulberry Place
5515 Madison Road
One of the first ERH projects outside Southwest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.) Cincinnati, OH Amelia, OH 360 Prairie Avenue, Wilmington, OH
Ohio is the recently opened Parkview Place, a senior “We work to make sure our buildings are sustain- 168 apartments 100 apartments 219 apartments
housing community in the Anderson YMCA, located able,” Chambers says. “We don’t build them to turn
D St. Pius Place K Thomaston Meadows R Blanchester Campus:
in Anderson, Ind. This project added 30 apartments around and sell them. We are in this for the long run, 3715 Borden Street 1401 Thomaston Drive Friendship Acres I & II
above the YMCA recreational space and provides a and it makes a difference over the life of a project Cincinnati, OH Amelia, OH 905 Cherry Street, Blanchester, OH
unique housing option to limited-income seniors—a when you factor in energy-efficient savings.” 18 apartments 13 apartments 114 apartments
YMCA membership is part of the package. In addition, each community is carefully chosen
E Shawnee Place L Green Hills S Marlowe Court
A second project with Over-the-Rhine-based for location and proximity to desirable services and
102 E. Main Street 6555 US-68 1610 Marlowe Avenue
Central Parkway YMCA is ready to get under- amenities. Residents have access to doctors, local Springfi eld, OH West Liberty, OH Cincinnati, OH
way with the development of 65 apartments. Jay shopping, churches and other options that make 85 apartments 76 apartments 53 apartments
Kittenbrink, Senior Development Manager, says the daily living enjoyable.
F The Elberon M Trent Village T Maple Knoll
partnership between ERH and the YMCA has been a Apartments are planned with universal design fea- 3414 West 8th Street 1393 Trent Boulevard Meadows
great success. tures and offer carpeted living rooms and bedrooms, Cincinnati, OH Lexington, KY 11050 Springfi eld Pike
“We have lots of good synergy with the YMCA, open kitchens and modern appliances. Residents 37 apartments 54 apartments Cincinnati, OH
149 apartments
both physically and spiritually,” Kittenbrink says, de- are encouraged to gather and socialize with large,
G Woodburn Pointe N Walnut Court
scribing the two organizations’ similar goals and phi- open community rooms and activities that include 3330 Woodburn Avenue 1020 Chapel Street Currently open
losophies. “We’re both on the same page with overall birthday parties, shopping trips, gardening, spiritual Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH
Under development
health and wellness ideals, and both of our organiza- programs and educational seminars. 24 apartments 30 apartments
tions want to give seniors a life that includes a sense “We are different,” Chambers says. “We don’t just
of well-being, purpose and a faith component.” house seniors. We build communities.” 
Go to affordablelivingbyerh.com or call 513.272.5555 ext. 4284 more information.
6 Linkage Summer 2015 Summer 2015 Linkage 7
Making A Difference Making A Difference
Expanding Our Mission In Affordable Living Communities by ERH
Affordable Living Communities
IINNDDIIAANNAA OHIO
N L
Anderson
Momentum And Mission Merge To Serve More Seniors By Val Prevish | Photos by Gary Kessler 75 I E West Liberty B
275 71 Springfield CCCCCCoooooolllllluuuuuummmmmmbbbbbbuuuuuussssss
The latest phase of expansion within the ERH Indianapolis DaytonA QQ Cambridge
R Wilmington
Affordable Living Communities is well un- 275 West Carrollton Blanchester
derway, with five communities under devel- 74 Cincinnati
opment in Southwest Ohio and one in Lexington, Ky.
This remarkable growth will mean at least 258 new
Louisville
Lexington
apartments of affordable senior housing available
M
within the next 18 to 24 months.
KKEENNTTUUCCKKYY
“Ten years ago we had one retirement community
for limited-income seniors,” says Kathy Ison-Lind,
Vice President of Affordable Housing and In-Home
A Canterbury Court H Forest Square O Parkway Place
Services at ERH. “We have grown dramatically since
450 N. Elm Street 3511 Harvey Avenue 1105 Elm Street
then—today we have 15 communities.”
West Carrollton, OH Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH
Ison-Lind stresses that part of her department’s Kathy Ison-Lind Doug Chambers 150 apartments 21 apartments 65 apartments
mission is to serve even more seniors. “We would Communities Designed with Intention
B Cambridge Heights I Parkview Place P Knowlton Place
like to have three communities per year under A thoughtful approach goes into every community
1435 Knowlton Street
1525 Elm Street 28 W. 12th Street
development and eventually expand farther into the that ERH develops, says Doug Chambers, Director Cincinnati, OH
Cambridge, OH Anderson, IN
Midwest,” she notes. of Real Estate and Facilities Management. Each 65 apartments 30 apartments 56 apartments
property is designed with energy-efficient standards
C St. Paul Village I & II J Thomaston Woods Q Wilmington Campus: Prairie View, Quaker,
Successful Synergy and several are LEED-certified. (LEED stands for 1460 Thomaston Drive Friendly Center and Mulberry Place
5515 Madison Road
One of the first ERH projects outside Southwest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.) Cincinnati, OH Amelia, OH 360 Prairie Avenue, Wilmington, OH
Ohio is the recently opened Parkview Place, a senior “We work to make sure our buildings are sustain- 168 apartments 100 apartments 219 apartments
housing community in the Anderson YMCA, located able,” Chambers says. “We don’t build them to turn
D St. Pius Place K Thomaston Meadows R Blanchester Campus:
in Anderson, Ind. This project added 30 apartments around and sell them. We are in this for the long run, 3715 Borden Street 1401 Thomaston Drive Friendship Acres I & II
above the YMCA recreational space and provides a and it makes a difference over the life of a project Cincinnati, OH Amelia, OH 905 Cherry Street, Blanchester, OH
unique housing option to limited-income seniors—a when you factor in energy-efficient savings.” 18 apartments 13 apartments 114 apartments
YMCA membership is part of the package. In addition, each community is carefully chosen
E Shawnee Place L Green Hills S Marlowe Court
A second project with Over-the-Rhine-based for location and proximity to desirable services and
102 E. Main Street 6555 US-68 1610 Marlowe Avenue
Central Parkway YMCA is ready to get under- amenities. Residents have access to doctors, local Springfi eld, OH West Liberty, OH Cincinnati, OH
way with the development of 65 apartments. Jay shopping, churches and other options that make 85 apartments 76 apartments 53 apartments
Kittenbrink, Senior Development Manager, says the daily living enjoyable.
F The Elberon M Trent Village T Maple Knoll
partnership between ERH and the YMCA has been a Apartments are planned with universal design fea- 3414 West 8th Street 1393 Trent Boulevard Meadows
great success. tures and offer carpeted living rooms and bedrooms, Cincinnati, OH Lexington, KY 11050 Springfi eld Pike
“We have lots of good synergy with the YMCA, open kitchens and modern appliances. Residents 37 apartments 54 apartments Cincinnati, OH
149 apartments
both physically and spiritually,” Kittenbrink says, de- are encouraged to gather and socialize with large,
G Woodburn Pointe N Walnut Court
scribing the two organizations’ similar goals and phi- open community rooms and activities that include 3330 Woodburn Avenue 1020 Chapel Street Currently open
losophies. “We’re both on the same page with overall birthday parties, shopping trips, gardening, spiritual Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH
Under development
health and wellness ideals, and both of our organiza- programs and educational seminars. 24 apartments 30 apartments
tions want to give seniors a life that includes a sense “We are different,” Chambers says. “We don’t just
of well-being, purpose and a faith component.” house seniors. We build communities.” 
Go to affordablelivingbyerh.com or call 513.272.5555 ext. 4284 more information.
6 Linkage Summer 2015 Summer 2015 Linkage 7
Leaving A Legacy Of Philanthropy
At ERH And Throughout The Community
By Marnie Hayutin | Photo by Gary Kessler
An unwavering commitment to serving cated to proper land use and development, led to
the community has made Digi and Mike committee work with President Jimmy Carter and
Schueler something of a philanthropic with Bill Clinton, then governor of Arkansas. He’s
power couple in Greater Cincinnati. met with Soichiro Honda and traveled on economic
“ERH is proud to be honoring Mike and Digi development missions around the world on behalf
at our gala on September 25th,” says Doug Spitler, of the Cincinnati Chamber and the State of Ohio.
CEO of ERH. “They exemplify our organization’s A career highlight was an invitation to join a small
commitment to become a positive force and a good group of American developers in England for a
neighbor in the communities where we work.” private audience with Prince Charles.
Over the years, and in addition to distinguished Digi was brought to Cincinnati in 1989 to work
work in their professional careers, the Schuelers for Lazarus as part of Federated Department Stores,
have devoted time and resources to dozens of orga- now Macy’s Inc. Her 23-year career in retail mer-
nizations—including Episcopal Retirement Homes, chandising also included stops at Foley’s, Sakowitz,
where Mike is a member of the Board of Trustees. Marshall Fields and Saks Fifth Avenue.
This made them a natural choice to be recognized
as honorees at the Ninth Annual ERH Gala.
Shared Commitment
“We feel a responsibility to give back to the com-
While Digi and Mike joke that living away from
munity that gives so much to us,” says Digi Schueler.
their 12 grandchildren gives them plenty of time for
“I don’t feel I’ve ever been involved with an or-
volunteer activities, they don’t typically serve on
ganization where what I’ve received wasn’t greater
the same boards. Digi is active with the YWCA of
than what I’ve contributed,” Mike Schueler adds.
Greater Cincinnati and is the organization’s most
That’s certainly true for ERH.
recent past-chair of the Board. Her long list of affili-
“It’s a very talented board,” Mike notes, “and it’s
ations also includes Every Child Succeeds, Bringing
exciting to be part of it. I am awed by the management
Books to Babes, Playhouse in the Park, Caracole
staffing and how they make people’s lives better.”
and East End Adult Education Center.
Mike, an avid sports fan, is on the Tennis for
Professional Expertise Charity Board. To name just a few more, he’s also
Serving as president of The Schueler Group of on the University of Cincinnati Foundation Board,
Digi and
Companies for 41 years, Mike’s expertise is in the the Taft Museum Board, and he’s been president of
areas of real estate brokerage, development and the Little Miami Conservancy for 29 years. Because
construction. As a testament to the significant con- of his 17-year commitment to the College of Mount
tributions he’s made to the field, the University of St. Joseph (now Mount St. Joseph University), the
Mike Schueler Cincinnati Real Estate Center honored him on June football field was named in his honor.
3, 2015, with a lifetime achievement award. But while they don’t serve on boards together,
Mike’s longtime involvement with the Urban the couple does look forward to times like the ERH
Land Institute, an international organization dedi- Gala where they can celebrate together and support
8 Linkage Summer 2015 Summer 2015 Linkage 9
Leaving A Legacy Of Philanthropy
At ERH And Throughout The Community
By Marnie Hayutin | Photo by Gary Kessler
An unwavering commitment to serving cated to proper land use and development, led to
the community has made Digi and Mike committee work with President Jimmy Carter and
Schueler something of a philanthropic with Bill Clinton, then governor of Arkansas. He’s
power couple in Greater Cincinnati. met with Soichiro Honda and traveled on economic
“ERH is proud to be honoring Mike and Digi development missions around the world on behalf
at our gala on September 25th,” says Doug Spitler, of the Cincinnati Chamber and the State of Ohio.
CEO of ERH. “They exemplify our organization’s A career highlight was an invitation to join a small
commitment to become a positive force and a good group of American developers in England for a
neighbor in the communities where we work.” private audience with Prince Charles.
Over the years, and in addition to distinguished Digi was brought to Cincinnati in 1989 to work
work in their professional careers, the Schuelers for Lazarus as part of Federated Department Stores,
have devoted time and resources to dozens of orga- now Macy’s Inc. Her 23-year career in retail mer-
nizations—including Episcopal Retirement Homes, chandising also included stops at Foley’s, Sakowitz,
where Mike is a member of the Board of Trustees. Marshall Fields and Saks Fifth Avenue.
This made them a natural choice to be recognized
as honorees at the Ninth Annual ERH Gala.
Shared Commitment
“We feel a responsibility to give back to the com-
While Digi and Mike joke that living away from
munity that gives so much to us,” says Digi Schueler.
their 12 grandchildren gives them plenty of time for
“I don’t feel I’ve ever been involved with an or-
volunteer activities, they don’t typically serve on
ganization where what I’ve received wasn’t greater
the same boards. Digi is active with the YWCA of
than what I’ve contributed,” Mike Schueler adds.
Greater Cincinnati and is the organization’s most
That’s certainly true for ERH.
recent past-chair of the Board. Her long list of affili-
“It’s a very talented board,” Mike notes, “and it’s
ations also includes Every Child Succeeds, Bringing
exciting to be part of it. I am awed by the management
Books to Babes, Playhouse in the Park, Caracole
staffing and how they make people’s lives better.”
and East End Adult Education Center.
Mike, an avid sports fan, is on the Tennis for
Professional Expertise Charity Board. To name just a few more, he’s also
Serving as president of The Schueler Group of on the University of Cincinnati Foundation Board,
Digi and
Companies for 41 years, Mike’s expertise is in the the Taft Museum Board, and he’s been president of
areas of real estate brokerage, development and the Little Miami Conservancy for 29 years. Because
construction. As a testament to the significant con- of his 17-year commitment to the College of Mount
tributions he’s made to the field, the University of St. Joseph (now Mount St. Joseph University), the
Mike Schueler Cincinnati Real Estate Center honored him on June football field was named in his honor.
3, 2015, with a lifetime achievement award. But while they don’t serve on boards together,
Mike’s longtime involvement with the Urban the couple does look forward to times like the ERH
Land Institute, an international organization dedi- Gala where they can celebrate together and support
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Post-Acute Care Network
ERH Ensures More Positive Health-Care Outcomes By Rick Bird | Photo by Gary Kessler
It’s no secret that the dominant trend in health Grimes notes that PACN
care is the move toward a coordinated-care demonstrates to hospitals and
model. Episcopal Retirement Homes is on the payers that its network is an ef-
cutting edge of that new model with the launch, this ficient way to transition patients
year, of its Post-Acute Care Network, LLC (PACN). to rehabilitation, nursing care
PACN is a quality measures-driven partnership with or home care. “The bottom line
Greater Cincinnati providers of nursing, rehabilita- is that we ensure patients don’t
tive and community-based services. The goals of the fall through the cracks after a
care network are to provide patients with high-qual- hospital stay,” he affirms.
ity care and outcomes, to contain costs for patients PACN is also participating in
Mike celebrating his birthday with Digi Tim Grimes
and seven of his nine grandchildren. and payers, and to reduce readmissions to hospitals. a bundled-payment pilot pro-
“Anybody who has been in health care for years gram from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
knows this is the way it’s going—toward coordi- Services (CMS). Instead of paying fee-for-service,
each other’s efforts. Most of all, they desire to set an strategized about the future of the organization,
nated, value-based care,” says Tim Grimes, executive CMS provides a fixed sum to cover the cost of caring
example together for future generations. and his guidance on balancing the risk of growth
director of PACN. Grimes for patients discharged from a
“What we hope we’re leaving as a legacy for with the reward of furthering our mission to help
notes that care providers hospital.
our grandchildren is their understanding that we a greater number of underserved seniors,” Spitler
are working together to “We are then at risk if we
believe it’s important to give back to the commu- says. “He led our Affordable Living Board through
make sure patients have the “Major hospitals view us don’t provide quality care to
nity,” Digi notes. a time of significant change, and ERH is grateful
highest quality outcomes as understanding what the patient. If any additional
“And get involved early in your career because for his contributions.”
in the most appropriate, needs to be done in the costs are incurred, we have to
it’s such a fulfilling experience,” Mike advises. “I “ERH truly does such a great job of enhanc-
cost-effective setting. “We cover them,” Grimes says. “In
really believe that.” ing the lives of mature citizens,” Mike says. “The new era of health care.
used to deliver health care order to provide quality care
ERH is certainly among Mike’s most worthwhile success stories that they’ve talked about and that They are excited about what
in silos,” Grimes says. “The and outcomes, we utilize com-
volunteer efforts. “Mike’s greatest impact on the I’ve observed just make you want to get more
we can bring to the table.”
hospital provided care, prehensive clinical assessments
ERH Board was his steady voice of reason as we involved.” 
then the post-acute care and care pathways that drive
providers (skilled-nursing —Tim Grimes patient-centered care plans. By
Executive Director, PACN
or home-care providers) doing this essential work, we
initiated their care. It was decrease costs and risks, while
rarely coordinated, and improving care and outcomes.”
About The Gala
the patients were often not Grimes, an attorney with 26
involved during the transition. Now the providers years in health-care administration, believes that one
September 25, 2015, 6–10 pm, Kenwood Country Club are all sitting at the same table and asking what is the day this type of holistic, bundled payment method
Tickets: $150 each ($100 for residents) or $1,250 for a table of 10
most effective way to treat this patient and safely get will be mandatory in health care. For now, PACN al-
the patient home.” lows ERH to be ahead of the curve in transitioning to
After seven years at the Hyde Park Country Club, the annual ERH Gala
Post-acute care includes almost any treatment this future payment and care-delivery model.
has outgrown its venue. Join co-chairs LouAnn Mauk and Dawson
provided by skilled nursing, home care, physical “We have outstanding skilled-nursing providers in
Bullock as they honor the Schuelers during an evening of cocktails, dinner,
therapy, durable medical equipment and hospice after our network, providers known for delivering high-
entertainment and dancing.
a hospital stay for a serious health issue, such as a hip quality care,” Grimes says. “We meet constantly with
Proceeds from the gala benefit the ERH Good Samaritan Mission,
From left: Beth Conkin, Robin Smith replacement or congestive heart failure. our partners to share best practices. We have a state-
and Geoff Smith attended ERH’s which provides nearly $2 million in ministry funding per year, including PACN care partners such as ERH, Life Enriching of-the-art software system to gather metrics, demon-
Annual Gala; sponsored by PNC Bank. resident aid, funding for the senior Affordable Living Communities, Meals
Communities and Home Care by Black Stone are part strate quality outcomes and drive process improve-
On Wheels, Parish Health Ministry and staff assistance. Last year’s event
of a growing network that currently features more ment. Major hospitals view us as understanding what
raised more than $110,000. —M.H.
than 10 Greater Cincinnati skilled-nursing providers, needs to be done in the new era of health care. They
including ERH’s Marjorie P. Lee and Deupree House. are excited about what we can bring to the table.” 
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