SEAN QUINN, Director of Nutritional Services

Mary Ann “Sean” Quinn, B.S.N., D.T.R., joined HOLLY HILL as the Director of Nutritional Services in the summer of 2002. For 27 years, Sean has utilized her management experience in a number of academic and long term care settings. Presently, she oversees the dietary staff of HOLLY HILL and serves as a facilitator in the delivery of tasty, attractive and nutritious meals. Sean states, “Our services will be delivered with a ‘can do’ attitude and with pride in the wonderful reputation that HOLLY HILL has achieved over the years. The dignity of our residents is our foremost consideration.”

CATHERINE DAHLEM, R.N., Director of Nursing

Catherine Dahlem, B.S.N., took on the role of Director of Nursing in the summer of 2003. Bringing over 30 years of nursing experience from University Hospital, Catherine’s primary responsibility is to guide and direct the nursing staff of HOLLY HILL. “As the one who directs the nursing care, I aim to teach the staff how to best assist our Residents and their families to attain the highest quality of life in accordance with the Residents’ age, desires and health status. It is my goal that we keep you well informed and involved in the Plan of Care, as well as helping you cope with the often difficult end of life transitions.”

CINDY O’NEILL, Director of Admissions & Social Services

Cindy O’Neill, B.S.W., has worked in Long Term Care as a Licensed Social Worker for almost 25 years. In the role of Director of Social Services, Cindy assists each of our Residents in meeting their various psychosocial needs. Cindy says, “Leaving home, even temporarily, can be a stressful and emotional time of one’s life. It is our greatest desire to serve our residents and their families in meeting their psychosocial needs on all levels --- physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. With the support of our entire interdisciplinary team, we offer our commitment in trying to achieve this each and every day.”

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STACI BURCH, R.N., Restorative Program

In the summer of 2004, HOLLY HILL opened EMILY’S POST, our new Assisted Living. Providing oversight to our Assisted Living residents has been Staci Burch, R.N. A native of Geauga County and in particular Newbury, Staci has been in Long Term Care since 1984 in a variety of roles. Staci also provides oversight to our Restorative Program. Staci says, “The ultimate goal for the Restorative Program and the Assisted Living residents is to encourage residents to maintain their physical and cognitive functional levels… I am committed to enabling them to maintain the quality of life they deserve.”

MARYANN HOISLBAUER, R.N., Care Plan Nurse

With over 30 years of nursing experience, both in an acute care hospital and in a long term care setting, MaryAnn Hoislbauer serves as our Care Plan Nurse. Her primary role is to initiate individual Care Plans for new admissions and update them quarterly or as needed. Working closely with her colleagues and the attending physicians, MaryAnn’s goal is to, “assist staff in developing a plan of care that maintains a residents’ highest level of function so as to enable them to have the greatest quality of life. I attempt to care for each resident as I would want my own family member to be cared for.”

NANCY BATTEIGER, L.P.N., M.D.S. Nurse

One of the unique roles federally mandated in Long Term Care is the role of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) nurse. The general purpose of that role is to ensure the proper determination, scheduling and completion of all MDS’s (a resident profile electronically submitted to the Department of Health) required by state and other providers. In essence, it is the gathering of a resident’s health data to provide information for the resident Care Plan and assist in the Quality Improvement Program. Nancy Batteiger, L.P.N., joined the HOLLY HILL team in 1994 as our M.D.S. Nurse. Serving as a nurse for over 40 years in a variety of roles, Nancy has become fluent with the MDS. Often times, Nancy will say, “While I work with health care data and numbers all day long, I find great fulfillment in providing information to my colleagues that assists them with each resident’s Care Plan. I also have the privilege of sharing this information with the families through scheduled Care Conferences. It allows me to participate in their journey at HOLLY HILL.”

BRANDY GIBNEY

When you come to the campus of HOLLY HILL, often times the first person you see is Brandy Gibney. Brandy serves in two distinct areas of our operation: Medicare billing and Admissions. Every person comes to HOLLY HILL with hopes and dreams, desires and expectations, and a jumble of undefined emotions. Through our Admission process, we recognize these as normal and legitimate, for we understand that change is never easy but we’re convinced that is can be both positive and pleasant. Brandy helps guide our new families as they sort out some of these early questions. “I want to establish a rapport with our families and residents so we as a facility can help assist in their stay at HOLLY HILL.”

RON DURKEE, Director of Maintenance

A native of Newbury and Geauga County, Ron Durkee has been at HOLLY HILL for almost 25 years as the Director of Maintenance. Overseeing over 60,000 square feet of building space, Ron is responsible for fixing the smallest of concerns to providing guidance as it relates to the infrastructure of our facility. What makes Ron unique is his vast knowledge of HOLLY HILL’s structure and his caring spirit for the residents. It wouldn’t be uncommon for Ron to stop what he is doing to assist a resident in whatever need they may have!

SUSAN KEARNS, Director of Housekeeping

Susan Kearns is the Director of Housekeeping at HOLLY HILL. Working in tandem with the Nursing and Maintenance Departments, Sue and her team are committed to keeping HOLLY HILL clean and free of odor. Often times our visitors will comment on how lovely our facility looks and how wonderful it smells. Another aspect of the Housekeeping Department is their concern for the residents. In a moments notice they will drop what they are doing to serve the needs of our residents!

SHERRY DIBACCO, R.N., Nurse Supervisor

Sherry DiBacco, R.N., is the Nurse Supervisor at HOLLY HILL. Her role is to supervise and evaluate our residents, the resident care and nursing personnel performance in accordance with standards set forth by state and federal agencies and HOLLY HILL. Sherry actually began her career in nursing at HOLLY HILL a number of years ago as a nurse’s aide.

DIANE MOROSKO, L.P.N., Director of Staff Development

The strength of our care is in the gentleness of our caregivers. For almost 18 years, HOLLY HILL has offered an STNA (State Tested Nurses Aide) training program that is annually certified by the Ohio Department of Health. Diane Morosko, LPN, our Director of Staff Development, has provided leadership for the program since its inception and teaches the classes throughout the year. She not only instructs our prospective STNA’s in their clinical skills, but also sets the standard high as it relates to offering a caring spirit. Diane says, “My mission is to provide education that enables our staff to deliver optimal care and improve the daily lives of our residents.” Diane also oversees our Infection Control Program and works with the nursing staff in utilizing the proper precautions in giving resident care.

GEORGE, SR. & JOAN OHMAN

George and Joan Ohman were first introduced to the field of Long Term Care in 1964 by friends from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The first phase of their new calling was the purchase of a ranch style home they named HOLLY HILL. It overlooked the beautiful East Branch Reservoir and Grandview Country Club in Middlefield, Ohio. After one year of full occupancy and with limited potential for building expansion, the Fairmount Nursing Home in Newbury was acquired and named HOLLY HILL. HOLLY HILL is situated in a quiet rural setting on 11 acres on Fairmount Road in Geauga County.

Today, HOLLY HILL and its sister facilities, BRIAR HILL HEALTHCARE RESIDENCE and BLOSSOM HILL CARE CENTER, are the culmination of George and Joan’s vision of the past 40 years. Guided by their love for God and their love for people, George and Joan remain committed to the highest level of resident care in the HOLLY HILL community.

GEORGE, JR. & KIMBERLY OHMAN

In the summer of 2001, George H. Ohman, Jr., BA, MA, NHA, became the Administrator of HOLLY HILL. After serving over twenty years in the ministry as a pastor, George and his wife, Kim, returned home to their new calling in Long Term Care. Today, George provides oversight for the continuum of care that HOLLY HILL offers. Son of founders George and Joan Ohman, George says, “It’s our family’s desire to give the best physical care, emotion care, mental care and spiritual care to our residents. We believe that love is the quality that binds together heart, mind and body. Our love for God and those He has created elevates our level of care higher than moral duty or legal obligation requires.”

AMY OHMAN GRUBBS, Director of Human Resources

With over 100 employees, Amy Ohman Grubbs serves as the Director of Human Resources at HOLLY HILL. Working in various departments for over twenty years, Amy manages our employee information in terms of keeping it current, accurate and confidential. While most of Amy’s role is in the area of Human Resources, she offers a caring spirit for both the residents and the staff. Like her parents, George and Joan Ohman, Amy sees her role as a way to care for and honor people.

NANCY OHMAN MILNER, Assistant Administrator

Serving at HOLLY HILL for almost 25 years, Nancy Ohman Milner functions in the role of the Assistant Administrator. Her primary responsibilities are Billing, Receivables and Marketing. Following in the footsteps of her parents, George and Joan Ohman, Nancy has a desire to foster a strong rapport with residents and their families and the community. Nancy says, “Having grown up in the nursing home business, I continue to see the great need to care for the elderly. Although my role is indirectly related to patient care, I am deeply passionate in continuing my parents’ mission in providing a warm and caring home for the elderly. It is a privilege to be a part of HOLLY HILL and serve our residents.”

RALPH WIELAND, M.D., Medical Director

Ralph Wieland, M.D., Medical Director, provides oversight and direction of the medical standards for HOLLY HILL.

Holding degrees from Yale and The University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Wieland serves as a Clinical Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He is one of the leading endocrinologists in Northeast Ohio. Diabetes is prevalent among the elderly and Dr. Wieland’s expertise as an endocrinologist is critical to the medical management of our patients’ care.

As the Medical Director, Dr. Wieland’s goal is to “maintain the highest quality and integrity of HOLLY HILL through the medical care to the residents and their families.” He also desires “to support, educate and team with the other members of the excellent staff working at HOLLY HILL.”

MARION BARNETT-RICO, M.D.

One of our attending physicians, Marion Barnett-Rico, M.D., is a native of Gloucester, England. Holding degrees from Southwark College, Birmingham Polytechnic and Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Barnett is Board certified in Internal Medicine.

For almost 15 years, Dr. Barnett has worked with the geriatric population of Northeast Ohio, providing excellent medical care. Her medical expertise coupled with her warm bedside manner make her a favorite at HOLLY HILL.

Dr. Barnett has a broad scope of practice, which spans from Geriatrics to Emergency Medicine.