Friends Care Community

Friends Care Community Friends Care Community is a non-profit, offering trusted skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehab therapies in Yellow Springs.

Explore our dedicated care, vibrant community, and peaceful surroundings. To Learn More or Donate: www.friendshealthcare.org Nestled in a beautiful 23-Acre wooded campus, Friends Care Community is minutes from Springfield, Xenia, Fairborn and Beavercreek, OH. FCC offers full time living in nursing care, assisted living, independent cottages and short term rehabilitation. A newly renovated Rehabili

tation Center boasts 16 private rooms with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment for short term post-hospital stays. You're Among Friends in Yellow Springs.

06/02/2026

TRADER JOE’S MONTLY TRIP – The Senior Center is offering monthly trips to Trader Joe’s on Thursday, June 11 (the 2nd Thursday) from 10 am–noon. Meet driver Mark Delozier at the John Bryan Center parking lot at 10 am for these monthly grocery outings and up to 11 people can ride in the transit van ($5 suggested donation). These are grocery trips only; plan to have an hour to shop and return to the village around noon. Participants must register with Maggie at 937-767-5751 or [email protected] a week in advance.

We are kicking off June with a jam-packed calendar of fun, connection, and engaging activities for our residents. Whethe...
06/01/2026

We are kicking off June with a jam-packed calendar of fun, connection, and engaging activities for our residents. Whether it's a lively game of Trivia, some refreshing Tai Chi, or relaxing with the morning paper, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

❤️ Join the Fun: A reminder that many of our activities are open to family, friends, and volunteers! If you’re curious about a specific event or want to plan a visit, drop a comment below or give our Activities Director, Kelli, a call at (937) 319-8931.

🤔 We want to hear from you! Are we interested in seeing the activities schedule here to potentially join the fun? If this is helpful to see every week, let us know with a 👍 or a comment below!

✨ Let’s celebrate the light and love of Yellow Springs! ✨You’re officially invited to the Friends Care Community Courtya...
06/01/2026

✨ Let’s celebrate the light and love of Yellow Springs! ✨

You’re officially invited to the Friends Care Community Courtyard Potluck—a FREE community event on our campus dedicated to showering our incredible residents and staff with local love. 💛
We want to throw a fun party, and we need YOU there to make it special! Whether you've been a long-time supporter or just want to experience the FCC community, come show up for a true YS pillar.

🌸 The Vibe: Elevated Bohemian. It’s casual, open to interpretation, and not to be taken too seriously! Come exactly as you are. 😊
🍉 What to Bring: An appetizer, entre, snack, or dessert to share (please list your ingredients!). RSVP is awesome so we can plan, but last-minute drop-ins with a bag of chips and salsa or a box of cookies are absolutely welcome.
🍵 What’s Provided: A delicious, botanical iced tea bar provided by our amazing local friends at Communitea Love!
🎶 What to Expect: Music, family fun, and an open mic! Musicians, feel free to bring your instruments and hop on.
While donations to FCC are always awesome and appreciated, they are never required. This night is purely about joy, connection, and community.

📆 When: Thursday, July 9th | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: FCC Main Building Courtyard (150 E Herman Street, YSO)
💌 RSVP / Food Sign-up: Facebook Message us, call (937) 319-8195, or email [email protected].
Let’s fill the courtyard with laughter and good food! See you there! 🌸🌿

Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce Yellow Springs, OH

05/29/2026

EXPLORE YS ON FOOT WALKING GROUP – Tuesday, June 2, 9-10 am – This walking group will explore different parts of the village on foot to learn more about the village, get outside, socialize, and make new friends! Amy Harper will be the group leader for these walks; if you have an interest in leading future walking groups, contact Maggie. Registration not required; contact Maggie with questions. On Tuesday, June 2, meet at Ellis Pond at 9 am to explore the arboretum there and surrounding grounds.

05/28/2026

ISO: Patio Furniture specifically sturdy tables and chairs (Bistro style etc) for
Friends Care outdoor courtyard. Folding tables could work as well!! 🙂

Have anything like this that you no longer need or use you’d like to donate, lend, or that you’d sell for a low low price?

I am planning a community event series of potlucks here at FCC and need more outdoor seating!

Message us if you have something that may work! 💛💛

05/28/2026

What does a vibrant, thriving community look like? It looks a lot like this. 🌸🍃

Take a stroll with us through the outdoor spaces at Friends Care Community. Whether it’s finding mindfulness during a Tai Chi class on the lawn or just enjoying the fresh air, our campus is designed for connection, wellness, and growth.

Speaking of major life transitions... we’re also celebrating Stella! Our Admissions Director’s trusty Chiweenie sidekick is retiring from her daily office duties. Thank you for your years of hard work and endless tail wags, Stella! 🎓🐶

There is so much history here, but even more potential for the future. 🚀

05/27/2026

Staff Spotlight: Kent, STNA 🩺✨

To wind down Nurses Week, we want to show our appreciation for our veteran care providers! If you’ve spent any time at Friends Care Center over the last four decades, you know Kent. Since the mid-‘80s, he has been a pillar of our nursing team, bringing a unique, electric energy that lights up every hallway he walks down.
Kent has seen it all—from the days when the “high-tech” gadget on the floor was an iron lung to the modern era of iPads and smartphones. Despite being a self-proclaimed “flip phone guy,” his secret to 40 years of service is simple: bringing a little bit of home and a lot of humor to the day. He’s known for his charisma and the jokes he uses to make residents feel at ease, often being the highlight of their day as he helps them head down to the dining room.
On the residents, Kent says: “They are the reason I’m still here. They’ve taught me more about life than any textbook ever could”. He still carries the wisdom of past residents with him, like the retired nurse who reminded him that work-life balance is everything by asking, “What do you want to do, be the richest man in the graveyard?”. Thank you, Kent, for 40 years of heart, humor, and incredible care! 🧡

05/27/2026

The Greene County Council on Aging is facilitating a free Caregiver Support Group in Yellow Springs on the FIRST MONDAY of each month from 4–5:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 314 Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs.

The goal of the support group is to bring together people who are facing common issues to share experiences, offer support, encouragement, and comfort to the other group members, and receive the same in return. The group is open to individuals caring for an older loved one, friend, or neighbor.

For more information on this support group, and other services and resources for caregivers and seniors, please contact the Greene County Council on Aging at 937-376-5486 or [email protected] or the Yellow Springs Senior Center at 937-767-5751 or [email protected].

Staff Spotlight: Joanie Gifford 💛Nearly 50 years ago, Joanie Gifford found herself in need of a job. She was a young, ne...
05/27/2026

Staff Spotlight: Joanie Gifford 💛

Nearly 50 years ago, Joanie Gifford found herself in need of a job. She was a young, new mother living just a block away, navigating life without a car or a driver’s license. When she noticed Friends Care Community being built right down the street, she knew it was meant to be. She walked in for an interview, was hired on the spot, and the rest is history.

Today, as an Activities Aide, Joanie brings that same spark of life to our residents every single day, planning events, sharing laughs, and creating meaningful moments.

What keeps someone dedicated to the same place for half a century? While Joanie jokes that the one-block commute makes snowy days a breeze, the real reason is much deeper. “I’ve stayed just because I’m attached to it,” she shares. “I’m attached to the residents, the building... to everything.”

Thank you, Joanie, for your incredible lifetime of dedication, heart, and history that you bring to our community every single day! 💚✨

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Yellow Springs, OH
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