Looking to move into comfort, convenience, security and state-orf-the-art amenities? St. Luke - Minerva is now accepting applications for interested residents. Please contact Assisted Living Director Rachel Hayes for an application and more information. Call (330) 966-5603.

Sign a new one-year lease at The Waterford at St. Luke by January 31st and save $1,500 on your first month's rent! Call Yvonne Haren for details, (330) 966-5643.

The St. Luke - North Canton Memory Walk Team will be selling two long stem carnations (various colors) & a greeting card for $5 as a Mother’s Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer Association. The Carnation Sale runs through Wednesday, May 4th. Orders can be placed at the front desk of the North Canton campus. Please be sure to sign the greeting card and print your loved one's name on the envelope.

Ohio Governor John Kasich unveiled the state budget proposal, which attempts to reduce the estimated 8 billion dollar shortfall in state funds. The budget contained changes decreasing Medicaid reimbursement by approximately $425 million for long term care providers. Since we are heavily dependent on Medicaid funding, this budget has a severe effect on St. Luke Lutheran Community and all long term care providers in the state of Ohio.

We clearly recognize that the state needs to be more fiscally responsible and in addition, offer (and pay for) more home and community based services for people who desire to remain at home. However, at the same time, consideration must be given to ensure that long term care providers are fairly compensated for the care and services we provide. It is hard to believe that in today’s world of more people requiring long term care services that the state would be reducing this payment.

During the last four years, St. Luke has attempted to anticipate the reduced level of Medicaid reimbursement. We can assure you that St. Luke will continue to provide the highest quality service, and we will continue to look for ways to more efficient without compromising service.

I encourage you to advocate on our behalf for fair reimbursement for the important services we provide to our area’s seniors.

John L. Spieler, Dr.PH, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
St. Luke Lutheran Community

Effective March 27, 2011, MaryAnn Bryant will assume the position of Director of Nursing. MaryAnn brings many talents and skills to this position, along with care and compassion for residents.

MaryAnn’s work history at St. Luke began in January of 2003 when she was hired as a charge nurse on Cypress Point. She was recently promoted to Administrative ADON in November of 2010. MaryAnn holds a BSN from Akron University and is currently enrolled in the Masters program there.

With MaryAnn’s promotion to DON, Judy Martinez will assume responsibility for special nursing projects. Allison Johnston will continue in her present ADON role.

Please be sure to congratulate MaryAnn and encourage her with your full support as she assumes the many and varied responsibilities as Director of Nursing at St. Luke Lutheran Community – North Canton.

WE LOVE OUR SENIORS! St. Luke Lutheran Community – North Canton will be spending Valentine’s Day spreading heartfelt wishes to its residents. Family and friends of loved ones residing at St. Luke - North Canton are encouraged to purchase a $5 Valentine for their someone special. On February 14th, cupid will deliver a musical telegram, cupcake and balloon along with your special message to your St. Luke Valentine. All money raised will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association via the St. Luke Memory Walk Team. Call St. Luke Lutheran Community at (330) 499-8341 for more information.

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