If you’re searching for a senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, or a skilled nursing facility for both short- and long-term care, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) may be the right fit. One of the greatest advantages of a CCRC is the continuum of care, designed to support your needs today and tomorrow.

Choosing the right community is an important decision. You might be asking, “Where do I start?” or “How do I know which community offers the right level of care?” Learning what distinguishes outstanding communities can help you move forward with confidence.

Here are four (4) ways Marjorie P. Lee (MPL) continues to set the standard for senior care excellence and earn the trust of families:

1.Quality Care

When choosing a senior living community, quality of care truly sets one apart from another. One strong measure of that quality is the staff-to-resident ratio, and MPL is known for having one of the highest staff-to-resident ratios in the Cincinnati area. Research in healthcare has shown that higher staffing levels contribute to better health outcomes and greater resident satisfaction. With a dedicated team providing daily support, residents enjoy attentive, compassionate care that nurtures overall well-being in mind, body, and spirit. Residents benefit from the opportunity to have as much or as little social connection and engagement as they’d like, creating a welcoming environment where they can feel comfortable living on their own terms.

Equally important is a community’s commitment to person-centered care. Whether in memory care, assisted living, independent living, short-term rehabilitation, or long-term care, each resident receives support designed to reflect their unique needs, preferences, routines, and goals. This thoughtful approach helps support independence, uphold dignity, and promote well-being.

cared for—today and tomorrow.

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2. A Strong History of Mission-Driven Support and Care

For more than 60 years, the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community has proudly served the Tri-State area as a recognized leader in senior living. Our doors opened in 1963, but our mission of enriching the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative, and spiritually based way, goes back even farther.

The origin story of MPL began in 1951 when Eleanor Holmes, a devoted Episcopalian and social worker, saw a need to find housing for 15 older women. With a gift from a bishop from the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, she purchased a home in Clifton, which became the Bishop Reese Home. A young woman named Marjorie P. Lee was asked to serve on the board that supported the Reese Home, and following her early visits, she quickly found her calling serving older adults. She treated them like family and found caring for them was deeply rewarding.

In 1960, Marjorie was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and her dying wish included a request to her husband, Charles Lee, to construct a home for older adults like her “dear ladies,” as she affectionately referred to them. And he did exactly that. Charles honored his wife’s request by funding the construction of a new, larger, and enhanced community that opened in 1963, providing a beautiful home for not only women from the Reese Home, but also many other older adults across the region. This was a place where residents were able to live on their own terms, with dignity, respect, and a sense of belonging.

Since then, we’ve continued to expand and improve our communities to meet the needs of the residents and families who turn to us for gracious senior living and person-centered support.

Enriching the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative, and spiritually based way has been our mission from the beginning. It’s the dedication of our staff that has earned MPL national recognition, most recently from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings in both the “Best Independent Living” and “Best Continuing Care Retirement Community” categories. The community earned these prestigious honors based on direct feedback from our residents. Their love of MPL and engagement help make our communities a wonderful place to live—and a meaningful place to work. Our most recent resident satisfaction survey results showed that residents continued to feel a strong sense of trust, safety, and engagement. Top areas rated by our residents included:

• long-term confidence
• safety and security of the grounds
• meaningful relationships with staff
• management of change
• confidence in primary care
• resident association effectiveness
• quality of spiritual services

3. Continuum of Care Brings Peace of Mind

One of the greatest benefits of living at MPL is access to a full continuum of care. From independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, or a skilled nursing facility for both short- and long-term care, all levels of support are available under the same roof. This thoughtful design allows residents to remain in the same familiar community as their needs change, helping to minimize disruption and ease transitions. This comprehensive approach means residents can continue building meaningful connections with their caregivers and neighbors, and families can feel reassured knowing their loved one is supported and cared for—today and tomorrow.

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4. The Not-For-Profit-Difference

Owned and operated by Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, MPL is able to reinvest in its community and its residents rather than deliver profits to private owners or shareholders. Through the generosity of donors who give back through the ERS Foundation’s Good Samaritan Mission Fund, ERS communities like MPL provide residents and families with a sense of security and peace of mind, knowing they will not be asked to leave if they outlive their finances through no fault of their own. 

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