With a 113-year history, Hand in Hand, the volunteer arm of Ovation Communities, has been around as long as the Jewish Home, providing companionship and comfort for residents and helping fund essential…
Each year, Ovation Jewish Home welcomes a Healthcare Administration Student from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he/she will serve as an Administrator in Training (AIT) during a 50-week practicum. This position…
More then 70 people, including residents, families and friends, board members and the public were in attendance for the first of 4 free summer concerts at Ovation Sarah Chudnow. Mark Wenzlaff and…
Ovation Communities' Adult Day Services offers a variety of programs for the community and residents. Specifically, two programs ReCharge! and the R+R Club give adults and seniors the opportunity to re-energize the body and…
Richard Strait has been a prominent board member of the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation for ten years and counting. After learning about Ovation Communities and the amazing services offered, he…
Chai Point Activities Coordinator Jim Heisler is known for his one-of-a-kind dress up choices and bold sense of humor. Adored by Ovation Communities' residents and staff for his quirky take on life,…
Ovation Communities recently welcomed two new administrators, but one is a familiar face. Marlo Graceffa – Ovation Sarah Chudnow Executive Director You won’t find Marlo Graceffa sitting still. In fact, you probably…
We all know how soothing a warm blanket can be. They are widely used in the healthcare industry during hospital stays and emergency transport to comfort patients. But could they be used…
Before volunteering at the Jewish Home, my only other experience with seniors was the home my grandmother lives in back in Illinois. I was used to seeing seniors in their rooms, keeping…
In December, Ovation Communities celebrated the completion of a new Torah for the Kohl Family Synagogue at Ovation Jewish Home. The Torah comes at a time of great need with the previous…
Just five years ago, the concept seemed impossible. As the long-term care industry faces a workforce crisis, it’s been seeking a solution to the problem that will last years to come. Today,…
There’s no better way to bring different communities together than through song. Ovation Sarah Chudnow demonstrated this at its annual Interfaith Choral Concert in Posner Town Square, when 120 singers from different…