Spiritual Care
In 1848 a group of protestant Christian women formed
an association for the care of aged indigent women in Cincinnati.
This home setting provided spiritual care with morning and evening
prayers, grace before meals, and Sunday chapel services for the residents
and staff. Hospitality was extended to those who visited for religious
purposes, especially to local ministers. Since our origins, we have
remained an inclusive non-denominational institution.
Maple Knoll Communities, Inc. is a Spiritual Organization. What is
spirituality? Uplifting our spirits, beliefs and values, harmony and
balance, morals, a concept of God, our changes and hopes through life’s
journey, meaning and purpose; all of these speak of spirituality in
broad sweeping terms. MKC encourages elders and employees to share
their spiritual experiences and hopes. Because we are non-denominational,
we expect our employees to refrain from “converting” others
to their particular religious belief and for everyone to be respectful
of the many diverse faiths represented throughout Maple Knoll Communities.
In 1996 our spiritual care department was formed with the services
of a full time chaplain. Spiritual Care of the chaplains is viewed
as secondary to and supportive of the ministry of a persons’
own church, synagogue or mosque.
Mission Statement
The mission of Maple Knoll Communities, Inc. Spiritual Care Services
is to assist all residents and staff to reach their highest potential
as individuals in giving glory to God and in seeking independence,
good health, personal fulfillment, and a deeper knowledge of God.
Chaplains serve all residents and staff without discrimination and
with keen recognition of each individual’s privacy, dignity,
worth, and level of faith.
The Spiritual Care and Ethics department provides several important
services to our Maple Knoll family:
Pastoral Care
to The Knolls of Oxford Elders and Staff
This program includes visits to Long-term Care Nursing Residents,
Sacred Rites and Clinical Assessments, Counseling and Spiritual Direction,
Hospital Visits, Christian Wholeness Ministry, End of Life Bereavement
Care, the "Praying Hearts" prayer chain, Spiritual Care
Volunteer Programs like the Chaplain Aide Visitors and Compassionate
Companions.
Worship for The
Knolls of Oxford Elders and Staff
Services included in this area are Health Care Pavilion Worship, Campus
Wide Christian Worship, Inter-Faith Special Services, and Memorial
and Remembrance Rituals.
Education for
The Knolls of Oxford Elders and Staff
These educational opportunities include Learning Seminars, Local Church
sponsored Bible Studies, Ethical Consultations and Learning Workshops
and Ministerial Student Internships.