Friends Care Community

09/08/2026

Even though he’s only with us for a short time, Interim Executive Director Sean Riley has already made an incredible impact across our campus! Dedicated to stewarding non-profit life-plan communities toward success and optimal operations, Sean brings leadership, heart, and a special assistant to work.

Pictured here is Sean alongside his right-paw man, Gentle Frank! Frank reported for duty today to keep a close eye on our local campus squirrels (rest assured, he’s keeping them in check 🐾🐿️).

We love being a pet-friendly community! Friendly, well-behaved pups are always welcome to visit loved ones here at Friends Care Community.

09/08/2026

Friends Care is IN SEARCH OF A MAGICIAN to perform at a couple of upcoming events. Do you know someone or are you an amateur magician yourself? Please call our activities director, Kelli, (937) 319-8931 or email her [email protected] if you are interested or have a referral of someone who is!

09/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of the Yellow Springs Community Foundation! From rapid-response funding for a brand-new refrigeration unit in our assisted living facility to helping us acquire our new resident transportation bus, YSCF has been right beside us as we continue building—brick by brick—toward our future goals.

Having this kind of grant support allows us to stay focused on our long-term growth—even when unexpected, urgent needs pop up along the way. And as we’ve been teasing, we are officially getting ready for the beginning stages of expanding our facilities!

Having a resource like YSCF right at our front door is truly amazing, and our village is so fortunate to have their dedicated leadership.

Want to support the foundation that supports so much of Yellow Springs? Here is how you can get involved:

Visit their website to learn more about their mission: https://yscf.org/

Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date on local initiatives.
https://yscf.org/foundation/foundation-friday-newsletter/

Explore the dozens of incredible local nonprofits and community projects they champion every day.

Small town, big dreams! 💛🌱

The Yellow Springs Community Foundation

09/08/2026

Friends and families are welcome to join in these activities!

One week from today 👀 StoryChain cannot wait to see all of you at Friends Care Community! 💙

09/04/2026

Staff Spotlight 💌 Julie Clements, RN.
Our Admissions Director for all areas of care and Wound Care Specialist!

Julie’s journey with Friends Care Community began back in 2018 when she took a second-shift floor nurse position just to get her foot in the door after hearing wonderful things about our community. Over the years, through earning her RN, navigating life and school as a mom of three boys, Julie kept coming back to the place that felt like home.

As Admissions Director, Julie gracefully balances an incredible amount on her plate. Whether she is coordinating complex admissions, advocating for our residents, or bringing her clinical expertise as a trusted nurse, she approaches every detail with deep compassion. Beyond her dedication to clinical excellence and resident care, Julie is constantly looking out for our organization and supporting our team in every way she can. She navigates the intense daily juggle of her role with genuine warmth and poise.

“It feels like home. It’s such a family-oriented, fun environment... it’s just a soft place to land.”

We are so grateful for Julie’s dedication, leadership, and enormous heart for our entire community. Thank you for everything you do, Julie! 💙

09/03/2026

Reminder- Fall Fest at Friends Care next month! Friday October 2nd from 4:00-6:00. It will be so fun! Tea and Cider bar hosted by CommuniTea Love, Food available from Dirty Chicken 🐔, a local portrait artist 👨‍🎨, vintage car drive-in 🚗, pumpkin painting + fall crafts, corn hole + ring toss, local music, and fun with community friends!

🍂 Fall in Love with Community! 🍂

Get ready for a fun-filled Fall Friday Night! 🍁 You and your family are invited to the Friends Care Community Fall Fest! This isn't just for our amazing residents and their families—we're opening up the fun to ALL local families in the area! 🥳

What’s in store for you?

Get cozy with some hot tea from Communitea Love ☕️

Treat yourself to mouthwatering hot chicken from Dirty Chicken (SO good!) 🔥🍗

Enjoy sweet & delicious caramel apples! 🍎🍯

Show off your creative side with pumpkin painting! 🎃🎨

Let the kids run wild with fun lawn games! 🤸‍♀️

And take a stroll through our vintage car drive-in! 🚗💨

When: This Friday, October 2, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: Assisted Living Parking Lot (170 E. Herman Street, Yellow Springs)

It's FREE to attend and enjoy most of the activities! We only ask that you pay for your own food.

Donations to Friends Care are always encouraged and greatly appreciated to help support our community! 😊

Come out for a night of autumn magic and create wonderful memories with your family and neighbors! Tell a friend and spread the word! 💖

09/03/2026

The free gathering asks participants to bring food — “something for themselves and something to share,” organizers told the News last week — along with their own plates and utensils, and sit down to eat with neighbors.

09/03/2026

Summertime at the Health Center! 🌿☕️ From daily laughs over community meals and flourishing gardens to our beloved weekly staples like Bingo and Newspaper hour, our hearts (and schedules!) are full.
Plus, we’ve been loving the extra freedom with our new community bus—taking us on fun adventures to the casino and Wally World! 🚌🎲

It truly takes a village—we are endlessly grateful for our hardworking team and, most importantly, our wonderful residents who make Friends Care feel like family. Here’s to the bright smiles, new adventures, and the incredible community we build together every single day! 💛✨

09/03/2026

Friends! What are you doing on Tuesday, September 15th? 👀

You should come support StoryChain and Friends Care Community as we have a morning of fun with residents at Friends and listen to the voice of women at the Monday Correctional Facility in Dayton, OH reading Recitatif by Toni Morrison!

This will be a fun, joyous, audible event and StoryChain can't wait to see you there!

Reach out to Lola Gosser or Jonathan Platt with any questions!

09/01/2026

Staff Spotlight: Meet Bethany, Licensed Social Worker! 🌟

Bethany is genuinely one of the sweetest and most thoughtful people I’ve met. She cares deeply about her residents and their families, as well as her co-workers, and goes above and beyond for everyone. If you have had the pleasure of meeting her, you know it to be true.

Her heart for service runs deep—from teaching ESL classes and supporting refugee families in San Antonio right after college, to spending over a decade caring and advocating for seniors in Ohio.

“I’ve always had a heart for the elderly, starting with a really close relationship with my grandparents,” Bethany shares. “As soon as I walked in here, I knew it was different. The environment is friendly, family-like, and truly focused on giving back to our residents and increasing their quality of life.”

We are SO grateful for Bethany’s warmth, dedication, and the heart she brings to our campus every single day. Please join us in celebrating her in the comments below! 👇✨