Resources at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, providing dementia and Alzheimer’s memory care families with FAQs, dining, lifestyle, move‑in, activities, and programming information.
What is your philosophy of care?

At Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites, we believe every person with dementia deserves and benefits from individualized care. We adapt each resident’s care plan to their personal disease experience and their unique values, abilities/strengths, preferences, life experiences, relationships and needs. We do this through listening to and getting to know our residents and their families; customizing enrichment activities; and by promoting the greatest level of independence possible at each stage of the disease.

What kind of activities do you offer?

You won’t find a centralized, rigid schedule of activities that all residents are expected to attend (whether they are interested or not). Enrichment programming is going on throughout our community around the clock, every day of the week. While we do offer many household activities like Happy Hours or music therapy, individualized enrichment is our primary focus. Our Enrichment Coordinator develops a program for each resident based on their abilities and activities that are purposeful and meaningful to them. For example, an early-stage resident whose passion is karate works out on the mats in our wellness room and enjoys teaching all of us stances, blocks and kicks. A resident who was an architect enjoys building models out of small PVC pipes.

Can my loved one enjoy the outdoors?

Our beautifully landscaped and generously sized courtyards offer safe spaces for residents to enjoy the outdoors. Residents can go in and out of the courtyard on their own but are tracked at all times by our GPS resident safety system. Enrichment activities also take place in our courtyards. For example, several of our residents are Certified Master Gardeners and our Enrichment Coordinator works with them to plant raised flower gardens. Families and loved ones are also welcome to take residents offsite for outdoor excursions.

Can my loved one eat whenever they want?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by our chef in our main kitchen. The food is brought out to each household kitchen and served family-style, just like it would be at home. There are planned menus for each meal, but our chef also offers an always-available menu for more options. In addition, each household kitchen is open 24/7 to accommodate special resident meal and snack requests. Residents have full access to the household pantry and staff are happy to help them prepare a sandwich or snack. Families can also bring in special food items for their loved that can be labeled and stored in the household fridge or pantry. Supervised cooking and baking in the household kitchen are popular enrichment activities for residents who enjoy cooking. You’ll find numerous safety features in our household kitchens, including induction cooktops (cool to the touch) that require a code to operate.

How do residents pay for your services?

As a licensed residential care center, our services are typically paid for through one or more of the following: private pay (paid for by the resident/family from their own private resources), long-term care insurance, or VA Aid and Attendance benefits. Medicare and Medicaid (aside from specific services and circumstances) do not cover residential care. However, Medicare does cover some medical services for our residents, such as those provided by our attending physicians and many ancillary providers, as well as home health services (such as physical, occupational and speech therapy) if ordered by the resident’s attending physician.

What do we need to bring when my loved one moves in?

Since each resident suite is fully and elegantly furnished, all a new resident really needs to pack is clothing. However, residents are welcome to bring décor and personal items to make their suite feel like home.

What is the transition like when my loved one moves in?

Each family and resident are different. Some residents adjust within a few days, while others take longer. To ease the transition and answer any questions that may arise, your loved one will have a personal, 1:1 caregiver for the first 24 to 48 hrs. Loved ones are welcome to stay for as long as they like on move-in day.

When can we visit?

You can visit anytime, day or night, 24/7! You know your loved one best, so it’s truly your choice when to come and how long to stay.

Do you offer any support services for families?

We offer regular care conferences to update each family on their loved one’s well-being and care needs. We also host a Compassion Collective Support Group, a forum where you can connect with other families caring for someone with dementia. By sharing resources, insight, advice and encouragement, group members empower and support one another.

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Front entrance of Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, a specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s memory care community encouraging active family involvement.
Household-style common area at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, a memory care community supporting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s with strong family involvement.
Inviting 24/7 household kitchen at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites, a Powell, Ohio memory care community specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
Caregiver engaging with residents at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites, a memory care community in Powell, Ohio supporting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Warm, home‑like household den at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, providing dementia and Alzheimer’s memory care with areas for resident relaxation and family involvement.
Cozy, fully furnished private suite with bathroom at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, offering supportive dementia and Alzheimer’s memory care.
Resident engaging with a caregiver using a tablet at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, a memory care community specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s support.
Safe, secure courtyard at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, a memory care community supporting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Family member sharing a photo book with a resident at Ohio Living Ganzhorn Suites in Powell, Ohio, a memory care community supporting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.