At the Jane Baker House, residents still benefit from the outstanding nursing care that has distinguished Otterbein for years, but the focus is on enjoying life in a home where nurturing personal care is provided to each individual.

Located on the Otterbein North Shore campus, the Jane Baker House is home to 10 people. The people living in the small house make their own decisions about daily living and schedules. Residents in the one-story house enjoy a spacious great room with a hearth area, beautiful patio, residential kitchen for cooking favorite recipes, family dining area, a spa/physical therapy room, a den and private suites for each resident.

With a focus on rehabilitation therapies, temporary stays after a hospitalization or an acute illness are common. The specialized, trained staff understands that no person wants to live in an environment that focuses solely on their frailty, and so quality of life becomes the small house focus. Elder assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, physical therapists, social workers, nutritionists and a medical director make up the healthcare team.

The small house model creates a place where elders gather around a dining table for meals and games, share stories in the great room by the fireplace and retire to their own bedrooms and baths at the end of the day. They decide their own meal times and choose their own hobbies. Family and friends are welcome to drop by for a visit at any time.

In addition to the current nurses aide training, elder assistants undergo 120 hours of additional instruction for household duties, such as laundry and cooking. Otterbein Skilled Nursing & Rehab Neighborhoods are licensed and certified by the Ohio Department of Health. Otterbein small houses are both Medicare and Medicaid certified.

Visit the Jane Baker House to see the difference and experience the services. Schedule your personal tour today by calling the Otterbein North Shore Marketing office at 419-798-8203 or toll-free at 800-248-4074.