Find out how the vibrant community at The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath is empowering its members to carve out their own place in the senior care world

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The Renaissance earned top marks as the recipient of a fall 2019 deficiency-free survey from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Only 12 percent of the over 600 licensed assisted living facilities in Ohio are deficiency free. (Photography: Benjamin Margalit)

By Adam Cook

Entering its fifth year, The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath continues to radiate into the community it set out to reflect when it first opened its doors.

The assisted living and memory care community mirrors a miniature Main Street, an interior streetscape that earns high marks from members and their families. A stroll through the corridor reveals a richness of amenities, such as a coffee shop, beauty salon, library, sanctuary, movie theater and culinary arts studio. Off the charming Main Street, different floor plans in distinct neighborhoods appeal to varying member needs and pricing options.

“‘Community caring for community’ is very important for us,” says Jeff Risner, who owns and operates The Renaissance with his wife, Jill. “From day one, it’s been our guiding principle inside and out. Wherever possible, our relationships are local, from food to technology. We believe in giving back to the community where we live, work and thrive.”

The Renaissance remains independently owned and operated and has become an established part of the Richfield and Bath communities. Its members are empowered individuals and community partners—not defined by the presence of memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

The Renaissance was built to sustain a community and accommodate members’ needs through the stages of change in their lives.

The Renaissance is also committed to the concept of farm-to-table dining. According to Chef Mason, the menu at The Renaissance comes down to quality and taste.

“If it’s not farm-to-table, we make it from scratch,” he says. “We stay away from processed foods—there’s less flavor and a high salt content. When I’m involved, the menu is the same as you’ll find in a restaurant—a nice restaurant.”

The Renaissance earns top marks as the recipient of a fall 2019 deficiency-free survey from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Only 12 percent of the over 600 licensed assisted living facilities in Ohio are deficiency free.

The meticulous, multi-day survey does more than satisfy concerns that assisted living facilities comply with state laws and regulations. Assisted living facilities are under the microscope and focus on the factors that separate one from another, including amenities, religious affiliation, costs and staffing ratios.

“We are proud of our care, our beautiful building and our exceptional staff. Most importantly, we are proud to serve a community that has warmly accepted us and trusts us,” says Jill.

The 50,000-square-foot facility was built to sustain a community and accommodate members’ needs through the stages of change in their lives. Seniors in assisted living are often forced to move as their needs progress. The Renaissance, however, was built with an adjacent, dedicated memory care facility.

The memory care facility accommodates members with progressive cognitive disorders. Licensed nurses and memory care experts are staffed around the clock.

“We allow our members to age in place,” says Debbie Garrett, director of marketing. “We can handle the more medically and cognitively complex members in one environment.”

In summer 2019, The Renaissance began an adult day services program where local families can drop their loved one off for just a few hours or an entire day.

“Our ‘Day Members’ instantly become a part of our community,” Debbie notes. “They become engaged in activities, enjoy delicious meals and experience the friendliness of The Renaissance. It gives their caretaker a break knowing that their loved one is well cared for and engaged in a vibrant community.”

Members enjoy an individual freedom of mobility with wearable technology. The technology allows caregivers to listen actively and quickly respond.

Jill and Jeffrey Risner are the Owners/Operators of The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath.

“We can keep our members safe, but independent,” says Jeff. “If a member is wandering more than is typical, we can track that, and, if appropriate, program the device to lock the exits automatically as the member approaches.”

“Communities enlarge the spirit,” says Jeff. “The doors of The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath open into a community that calls Main Street home.”

The Renaissance of Richfield/Bath is located at 3975 Everett Road in Richfield. Call 330-313-7000 or visit RenaissanceAssistedLiving.net to find out how you or your loved one can be invited to join this community.