St. Clare Commons

10/19/2026

Maintaining independence, confidence, and mobility starts with the right support! For National Physical Therapy Month, we are giving a massive shout-out to our incredible on-site therapy partners who keep our residents moving, grooving, and thriving.
From balance classes to personalized rehabilitation, they help turn personal
fitness milestones into daily victories.

10/10/2026

True health encompasses both the body and the mind. On World Mental Health Day, we want to emphasize our deep commitment to emotional and psychological well-being. Through dedicated mindfulness workshops, peaceful outdoor green spaces, structured memory care support, and strong communal connections, we ensure our residents feel safe, heard, and emotionally fulfilled.

10/06/2026

This weekend we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi! 🌿 Known for his profound love for all creatures and creation, St. Francis offers a powerful reminder of our responsibility to the environment.

His feast day also concludes the Season of Creation, a global call to reflect and act for our common home. St. Francis saw all creation as one family, a perspective that profoundly influences our approach to holistic care.

Just as we strive to restore health and dignity to individuals, we must also care for the environment that sustains human life and well-being. Let’s embrace this inspiration to make mindful choices that promote healing, justice, and harmony, both within our walls and throughout the world we share.

10/01/2026

This , we are raising awareness all month long! Join us as we celebrate Joanne's resilience, courage, and spirit.

09/29/2026

In honor of National Coffee Day, we would like to shout out Ohio Living for sponsoring Grit & Grace Coffee Truck, which delivered coffees and teas to our hardworking and much-deserving staff last week! 🧋☕

09/26/2026

On National Good Neighbor Day, let’s celebrate the connections that make our communities special!

Take a moment to introduce yourself to someone new, offer a helping hand, or simply acknowledge your neighbors with a friendly greeting. Strong communities start with good neighbors!

09/24/2026

Compassion, Hospitality, and Service—the three pillars of the Mercy mission.

On this Sisters of Mercy Day, we reflect on how these values call us to show up for one another. Whether it’s opening our hearts to someone in need, making others feel welcome, or serving our community with joy, we are all invited to carry the legacy of Catherine McAuley forward.

Grateful for the Sisters who continue to inspire us to live with open hearts and ready hands.

09/22/2026

Falls are preventable!
On this Falls Prevention Awareness Day, we’re sharing tips and resources to help residents stay safe, strong, and steady.

A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to long-term disabil...

09/21/2026

Today, on World Alzheimer’s Day, we stand in solidarity with the millions of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Every day we see the courage, the memories, and the love that define our residents every single day.

Returning to the Glass City Metropark on October 17, 2026, the 2026 Toledo Walk to End Alzheimer’s has set a bold target of raising $285,000. These funds are essential for the local Alzheimer’s Association to continue their mission of providing free-of-charge resources, care consultations, and education to families navigating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

We believe in the power of community action and our three communities are united on one team! Join us!

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to fight Alzheimer's. Join now and help raise awareness and funds for care, support and research.

09/21/2026

Today, on World Alzheimer’s Day, our entire family of communities stands in solidarity with the millions of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Across all our campuses, we see the courage, the memories, and the love that define our residents every single day.

While our locations may span different cities and regions, our mission remains one: to provide a space of dignity, safety, and unwavering support for those living with memory loss.

Today, we honor that commitment in many ways. Check out a sampling of what is happening across our communities:
✨ At Gardens of St. Francis, St. Clare Commons, and Franciscan Care Center: We are united as one team for the 2026 Toledo Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
✨ At The Commons of Providence and Providence Care Center: We are proud to advocate for our community by participating in the Erie Shores Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept 27.
✨ At Huger Mercy: We honored our residents with a special luncheon—a beautiful reminder that every memory is worth cherishing and every resident’s unique spark deserves to be celebrated.
✨ At St. Leonard: We celebrate the resilience of our residents and the dedication of our staff. Caring for those with dementia is our passion, and we are honored to walk this journey alongside your loved ones.
✨ At Riverview Place: We are prioritizing the power of knowledge, hosting Sarah Flesberg from the Alzheimer’s Association today to ensure our families are equipped with the best tools and resources available.
To our incredible residents and their families: thank you for trusting us. Today, we stand together to break the stigma, raise awareness, and ensure that every individual living with dementia feels valued, understood, and loved.