Living With Us

Core rehabilitative services and resources available:

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Trained therapists and therapy assistants create and deliver rehabilitation
• Therapy sessions conducted in a state-of-the-art center equipped with the appliances, furniture, and personal care items that people use on a daily basis.

Therapy also continues beyond scheduled sessions. Residents who are taking routine therapy are also encouraged to get involved in the planned daily activities to enhance their rehabilitation and get back on their feet sooner.

For many residents, therapy can be hard work, but with the can-do encouragement of a skilled team of therapists, the rewards are restored mobility and maybe even getting home ahead of schedule.

Fun isn’t forced.

While we encourage all residents to participate, the choice is theirs and often depends on their daily routine and physical ability. Whether it’s a large group activity or a one-on-one activity with a staff member or volunteer, we continually look for the best fit for each resident.

By the way, the play has a purpose here. Participation in each scenario is monitored and recorded so we can routinely assess the total care of each resident.

Physical Activities

We conduct activities that physically stimulate the body at least five days each week. Activities may include, but are not limited to, stretching, muscle strengthening, and relaxation. And activities such as ring toss, bowling, and craft making that encourage interaction and conversation can also improve mobility and circulation.

Intellectual Stimulation

Activities that stimulate thinking and reasoning allow each resident to maintain and even sharpen their cognitive abilities. So programs like book reading, card playing, current event discussions and listening to music are not only fun; a growing body of science shows that engaging in them also contributes to overall health and wellbeing.

Spiritual Offerings

Churches from the local community take turns conducting services at Memorial Gables on Sunday afternoons. Communion is offered monthly and group Bible study is held weekly. Pastoral visits are also available upon request. Some of the local churches offer transportation to their Sunday Worship Service and many clergy make routine visits to commune with church members who reside at Memorial Gables.

Social Interaction

Of all the human needs we’re focused on meeting, it’s the need for interpersonal connection that in one way or another drives everything that happens at Memorial Gables.

For example, intergenerational events like the annual Gables Fair, Halloween Trick-Or-Treat, and the Easter Egg Hunt bring in youth from the surrounding area. The fall Hot Dog Roast & Hayride and spring golf cart rides around Green Pastures take everyone outside for a breath of fresh air as the seasons change. And residents can watch the brilliance of the fireworks rising from the nearby Union County fairgrounds on special holidays.

With decades of event experience to draw from, we know that whether it’s a spontaneous gathering in a lounge or an outing that requires weeks of planning, what matters most is bringing people together.

Sense of Belonging

New residents are asked to complete an “Interest Assessment” so residents with like interests can be introduced to one another and new friendships nurtured. This also allows the staff to make any adjustments as our resident community evolves and interests change.

Volunteers Assist with Activities

We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers looking to make a difference. If you are interested in volunteering your time at Memorial Gables, contact

Volunteer Services Office

Memorial Hospital
500 London Ave.
Marysville, OH 43040

1 (937) 578-2360 or (800) 686-4677
Community groups (school, civic, 4-H, church) that wish to share their talents with our residents should contact

Activities Coordinator

Memorial Gables
390 Gables Dr.
Marysville, OH 43040

1 (937) 642-3893

Every Tuesday and Thursday, our medical personnel, activities staff, social worker, and dietary manager hold Care Plan Meetings to discuss resident health. We thoroughly review the health of each resident at least once every three months, and invite residents and their families to be a part of this quarterly session.

And if the family cannot attend, the documented results of our staff review are available.

Should our staff notice a significant change in a resident’s habits, such as activity level, eating, or personal hygiene, we will hold a special Care Plan Meeting with staff and family members (if available) to consider any care changes that may be indicated.

Finally, and we can’t say it often enough, residents or family members have the right to request that a Care Plan Meeting be scheduled if they believe it’s warranted by something they’ve observed or they’re concerned about.

So they’re as tasty as they are consistent with care plans.

And to keep things from getting stale, a Food Council comprised of residents and staff offers menu suggestions along with ethnic and festive menu options to recognize special holidays.

By the way, with a refreshment cart loaded with healthy snacks and ice-cold water and drinks throughout the day, hunger pangs and improper hydration don’t stand a chance here.

Those who can are encouraged to eat in the dining room, but it’s ok if someone chooses to eat in the privacy of their room on occasion. Weather permitting, supervised dining may also be available on outdoor patios and verandas.

The scent of fresh air can be delicious too, especially if skies have been gloomy for an extended time.

And family members are welcome to make same-day reservations with our dietary department and enjoy a meal with their loved ones for a minimal charge. After all, what better way to bring families together than a freshly prepared meal?