St. Leonard is a non-profit senior living community for residents 62 years of age and older. Settled on 240 acres in Centerville, Ohio, St. Leonard serves as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering levels of care including: independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and adult day service.
St. Leonard is an independent senior living community sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio and directed by the Sylvania Franciscan Health, the health and human services ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio. Our mission statement, vision statement and core values are a reflection of our faith based history and sponsorship.
A potential resident must be at least 62 years of age. Seniors of all beliefs, race and varying income levels are welcome.
Residents have various reasons for deciding to move to St. Leonard. For some, the freedom from housework and maintenance responsibilities provides the time to follow passions. For others, the opportunity to live near family or socialization with peers is important. Others prefer peace of mind - the security of the community as well as having all levels of care available.
Costs vary dependent upon the level of care and services St. Leonard provides. For those residents in independent living, a refundable entrance fee is required plus a monthly service fee. For those independent residents with limited income, the Joseph Bernardin Residence apartments provide tax credit housing might be more suitable. Our residents participating in other levels of care are charged a daily rate, which is billed monthly.
An entrance fee is a lump sum of money provided at the time of move-in, which gives the resident the opportunity to live in St. Leonard’s independent living. The entrance fee is refundable, after any length of stay, at either a 75% or 100% rate (minus several minor expenses), upon the re-occupancy of a unit. Your entrance fee investment is safe with us – it will never decrease in value.
• Building and grounds maintenance, including snow removal
• Payment of water, sewer and refuse removal
• Scheduled transportation
• Emergency call systems and fire detection systems
• Clinic - informational, medical assistance
• Social Worker
• Spiritual Care department and religious services
• Wellness programs
• Priority admission to additional levels of care and services
• Use of common areas:
o Mini-mart
o Bank
o Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
o Fitness Room
o Craft Shop
o Woodshop
o Auditorium/Pott Hall
o Library/Computer Room
o Dining Room
Additional services, which may be included in increased levels of care, include: meals, housekeeping, laundry, nursing and other health related services. Our dedicated and trained staff is always available to assist residents with their increased service needs.
Monthly service fees do increase a reasonable increment on an annual basis. Residents are given at least 30 days of notice of any increases.
If a resident’s personal funds have been depleted while living at St. Leonard, a resident may apply to the St. Leonard Foundation’s Benevolent Care Fund for financial assistance. Residents of St. Leonard are not asked to leave for non-payment reasons, but can seek additional aid and assistance. Our skilled nursing facility and the Joseph Bernardin Residence apartments are excluded from this condition since they are covered by other financial assistance programs.
• Fitness Classes, such as: Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Chair Pilates/Yoga and Chair Exercises for Balance and Strengthening
• Studio Art Classes & Photography Workshops
• Educational Classes, such as: Writing Your Memoirs, Science Class, Make and Take Crafts and Centerville Library Book Talk
• Cards, Games and Bingo
• Entertainment Outings
• Shopping Outings
• Restaurant Outings
Scheduled transportation services, within a 10 mile radius of campus, are included in each resident’s Monthly Services Fee. Our buses and vans are available for medical appointments, shopping and outings.
Our residents and guests enjoy an impressive dining experience prepared by our Executive Chef and highly trained staff in our main Courtyard dining room, Patio dining room and Health & Rehabilitation Center dining rooms. Our staff provides a wide variety of menus, which can be tailored to ensure special dietary requirements are met. Meals are served restaurant style so diners have the opportunity to socialize with friends in our comfortable surroundings.
Independent living residents at St. Leonard have the opportunity to contract the services of local home health care agencies to assist them with their growing health care needs. Home health forums are offered for residents and services may be selected based on residents’ unique requirements. While residents in our private homes may choose from any local home health care agency; for convenience St. Leonard has partnered with several local home health agencies. These agencies serve our Chaminade Hall apartment residents and have met the St. Leonard standards for screening and selecting its employees.
The first step to becoming a resident at St. Leonard is to complete an Application for Entrance. For independent living, a $100 deposit submitted along with the application will place you on the Priority List. This deposit is used towards your entrance fee when you choose a unit, whether it is immediately or several years from now. Submitting an application does not obligate you to move to St. Leonard, but can provide you the peace of mind that you have selected the retirement community of your choice.
Being on the St. Leonard priority list provides flexibility with option of either “Ready” or “Not Ready” status, depending on your personal circumstances. If you elect to be placed on the ready status list you will actively receive calls from our staff about available units. Our not ready status list is for seniors who want the security of having selected a community, but do not wish to make an immediate move to St. Leonard. All potential residents on the priority list, regardless of their status, will receive updates on the current events at St. Leonard. Our Priority Lists also provides priority admissions, following our current campus residents, to our advanced levels of care. Many residents plan ahead and join the Priority List in preparation of unforeseen changes in health.
You can call (937) 436-2203 to schedule an appointment or just drop by to pick up a Welcome Folder. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be available to show you around our beautiful wellness center and answer any questions you might have.
No. Fitness Memberships can be purchased by residents and community member who are ages 55 and above.
Members get a safe and convenient gathering place, where they can come together to establish habits for healthy living with the support and encouragement of others. Members can enjoy access to the pools, fitness equipment, aerobic studio, aquatic and fitness programs, and the option to hire personal trainers.
No. The Station House Restaurant and bar, day spa services, and meeting rooms are available to anyone from the community. These services are available depending on availability and payment of scheduled fees, rates, and item cost. Classes listed in the Sinclair College for Lifelong Learning brochure are free to the public.
Yes. Membership Agreements are required for membership. Membership Agreements are available for a six month term or three month term.
It depends on the services that you are requesting. Catering and room reservations are on a first come, first serve basis and scheduling in advance is a good idea. Massages, manicures, and pedicures can be scheduled in advance and can be reoccurring. Walk-ins are accepted, but there may be a short waiting period depending on availability of personal and equipment.
Yes, the massage therapists and manicurists at The Franciscan Center may accept a gratuity.
Yes. Our goal is to provide you with the most comfortable and beneficial experience possible.
Just add this information to your wellness membership form and we will automatically enroll you for these alerts. You may opt out at any time.
The Franciscan Center accepts cash, credit cards, and personal checks. Payroll deduction for employees is available, and residents may have their fee added to their personal account.
In the event of severe weather, The Franciscan Center may close temporarily until an all clear is received from the weather service. In the event of a cancellation, every attempt will be made to immediately notify all participants by radio, TV, telephone, and/or e-mail. A cancellation notice will be placed on the door of the location and clients will be contacted to reschedule their appointments.
Guests of The Franciscan Center can be assured that personal and health information is kept strictly confidential. It will be used only to assess and develop personal wellness and fitness programs. The member’s personal and health information will not be released to anyone without the member’s written consent. Only aggregate data, without individual identifiers, may be reported for group statistical purposes.
