Oxford Senior Center was recognized as a 2024 Business of the Year by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce. A contracted service provider of Council on Aging (COA), they were nominated by COA in recognition of their vital role in the community providing essential services to the aging population and creating community involvement through local partnerships. Read on for a glimpse of what makes Oxford Seniors an award-winning organization.
With more than 350 members, Oxford Senior Center consistently ranks at the top in customer service metrics for Provider Quality Reporting, especially in the areas of driver reliability and communication with clients. One home-delivered meals client, an 89-year-old woman who has participated in the program for many years stated, “I like the healthy meals because otherwise I wouldn’t eat healthy, and I like that they deliver the meals because it’s so hard to cook for just one person!”
In addition to offering healthy meals, the center provides a wide range of supportive services to help older adults maintain their independence. These include assistance with completing Medicare and Medicaid applications, bill payments, scheduling appointments, and making related phone calls. A total of 215 people received outreach supportive services to help navigate healthcare, Medicare and retirement decisions with a total of $161,322.64 in savings in copays and premiums.
The center also offers activities that promote independence, such as exercise classes, social gatherings and woodworking. Last year, 312 people visited Oxford Senior Center nearly 20,000 times to attend activities such as morning exercise, pool tournaments, card games, French club, and mental health support groups.
The center’s transportation services enable older adults to attend medical appointments and participate in community events, helping to reduce barriers to mobility and ensuring they stay engaged with the community. Approximately 180 clients received nearly 9,000 rides in 2023.
The center’s Adult Day Service (ADS) Program offers older adults a safe and engaging environment where they can receive care, enjoy a warm meal and participate in supervised activities. Last year 40 clients received a total of 1,996 days of supervision and support. The ADS program also supports family caregivers by offering a safe, supportive care environment for their loved ones so they can focus on other responsibilities, including careers.
Oxford Senior Center | 922 Tollgate Dr., Oxford, OH 45056 | www.oxfordsenior.org