Quaker Heights Care Community
Quaker Heights Care Community
514 W. High Street
Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Phone: 513-897-6050
Toll Free: 1-800-319-1317
Mission Statement
The Friends Home of the Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting of the
Religious Society of Friends, Incorporated
dba Quaker Heights Care Community
"We acknowledge that all persons are children of one God,
whose love and care are shared by all."
P. 28, Book of Discipline, Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting, 1978
The commitment of Ohio Valley Yearly Meeting Quakers to provide ministry to the aging and chronically ill takes form in services and programs of the Friends Home community. We will care for those we serve with honor, respect, reverence, and love.
We optimize the residents' quality of life through concern for physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs. Our philosophy of care is based on the Quaker values of integrity, equality, harmony and simplicity.
Approved by Trustees of Friends Home Inc, July 27, 1988 revised February 27, 2002
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Philosophy of Care Quakers believe there is an" inner light" or "that of God" in all persons. Just as they seek to nurture and grow this divine light in themselves, they also seek out that of God in others. Revealed Truth is discerned in community where one both gives voice to one's own inner teacher and actively seeks to create space that encourages others to hear the divine voice within. Through their shared life together in community, Quakers have come to recognize certain testimonies that have universal significance for living a life of faith. These four values-equality, integrity, simplicity, and harmony-guide their efforts to bring the inward journey of faith into congruence with the outward journey of practice that seeks to improve the conditions of all people in service of social needs and divine order.
Our philosophy of care is to provide service in a way that honors the inner light within each of us.
Equality-Respect and Dignity
"Seeking the light within" requires that all persons be treated with respect and dignity. The Golden Rule says treat others as you would wish to be treated. The Platinum Rule, which recognizes our desire to be inclusive, says treat others as they wish to be treated--make no assumptions, ask! We celebrate and value the diversity of our community. We resist programs based on artificial distinctions such as race, class, physical abilities, and wealth.
Integrity-Decisions and Opportunities
Our philosophy respects independence and autonomy. This is manifested in the daily choices made by the individuals we care for. We believe all people have strengths and capabilities. We provide an environment, which allows for individual decisions based on reverence for self-determination. In this way, we express our commitment for person-centered care.
Simplicity-The Human Family
We honor the divine in others through honest human connections. We put our philosophy into action when we take time to listen and understand. The holistic approach is based on the concept of a "single human family" whose members are equally important and equally connected.
Harmony-Coming Together
We affirm that seeking the divine light helps to create a sense of belonging within a wider community. Our programs are designed to develop feelings of harmony and kinship. Cultivating goodwill and mutual understanding help create an environment in which all persons have an opportunity to learn and grow. This social atmosphere draws on the skills and unique experiences each member brings to the community's live.
Our philosophy honors that of God within. In doing so, Quaker Heights is a place where love is made visible by service.
Quaker Heights Care Community
514 W. High Street
Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Phone: 513-897-6050
Toll Free: 1-800-319-1317
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