Welcome Nursing Home

Welcome Nursing Home is a center of excellence dedicated to providing wellness of body, mind, and spirit. We are committed to upholding the individuality and respect of every person who walks through our doors. Our doors first opened in 1945, and we have since been providing quality care for the residents of Oberlin. We are proud to be a family-owned and operated business, now in our third generation of caring.

At Welcome Nursing Home, we recognize that every person has unique needs, and we strive to meet those needs through a personalized care plan. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to ensure that our residents feel safe, respected, and at home. We are proud of the reputation we have built over the years as a center of excellence, and we work hard to maintain that reputation.

Our Services

At Welcome Nursing Home, we offer a range of services designed to meet the needs of our residents. These services include:

1. Long-Term Care: Our long-term care services are designed for residents who need ongoing medical care and support. We provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, as well as a range of therapies and rehabilitation services.

2. Short-Term Care: We offer short-term care services for residents who need medical care and support following a hospital stay or surgery. Our rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

3. Memory Care: Our memory care program is designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. We provide a safe and secure environment, as well as individualized care plans and activities designed to meet the unique needs of each resident.

4. Palliative Care: We offer palliative care services for residents who are facing a serious illness or injury. Our goal is to provide comfort and support, as well as to improve quality of life.

5. Hospice Care: Our hospice care services are designed for residents who are in the final stages of life. We provide compassionate care and support, as well as assistance with end-of-life planning and decision-making.

Our History

Welcome Nursing Home was founded in 1945 by Henry and Thelma "Joy" Wessell. The former Worchester Farm Homestead opened its doors as Welcome Nursing Home on May 1st, 1945. Joy and Henry Wessell ran the facility until they retired in 1965. Their eldest son Don then began his career as the facilities administrator following a stint in the US Air Force during the Berlin Crisis. His wife Theo (nee Brouse) joined Welcome Nursing Home in 1967 as the Director of Nursing. Together they devoted the next 36 years of their lives to providing residents the best quality of care. They graciously raised their four daughters in a tradition of caring with the same value and passion for long term care that guided their own successful careers. Today, Welcome Nursing Home is proudly run by the third generation: Wessell Generations, Inc. DBA Welcome Nursing Home. Jill, Kelly, Heidi and Meghan are dedicated to continue their parents well known motto "people helping people" every day.

Our Commitment to Safety

Resident safety has always been at the forefront of our care plan. In 1957, Welcome set the standard for nursing homes across the state of Ohio by including a sprinkler system in the building. Don Wessell authored the sprinkler bill, which was finally passed into law in 1975 requiring all nursing homes in Ohio to install sprinkler systems in their buildings. Today, we continue to prioritize safety by staying up-to-date on all safety regulations and guidelines.