The Ohio Masonic Communities

What The Ohio Masonic Communities does

The Ohio Masonic Communities is a nonprofit senior living organization founded in 1893 (formerly The Ohio Masonic Home, rebranded in 2023) that operates three Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Ohio: Browning Masonic Community in Waterville (450 acres along the Maumee River), Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield (250 acres, corporate headquarters), and Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina (229 acres, the only CCRC in Medina County). The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 staff and provides a full continuum of care across independent living (villa homes and apartments), assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and therapy (physical, occupational, speech-language, and respiratory), and specialized memory support via its Pathways Memory Support Neighborhoods.

Core care infrastructure includes Medicare- and Medicaid-certified healthcare centers at Springfield and Western Reserve, Ohio Department of Health licensure across all three campuses, and Ohio Department of Aging certification at Browning for assisted living and memory care. Differentiated care delivery is anchored by Connecting Realities, a proprietary memory support programming philosophy combining staff training, engagement activities, and intentional environmental design (paint colors, lighting levels, floor patterns), supported by Lucynt Tables interactive projection systems and physical care infrastructure including ceiling-mounted lift systems and MedMizer positioning beds.

The business model is a recurring monthly fee structure with all-inclusive pricing that adjusts as residents move between care tiers based on activities of daily living (ADLs). The organization accepts private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance, and Browning accepts the Ohio Medicaid Waiver. The go-to-market is sales-led direct-to-consumer at three regional campuses with scheduled tours via Calendly and personalized consultations, supplemented by content marketing (a podcast, blog, educational guides), campus-specific e-newsletters, and community events such as the Dream Flights veteran program. Affiliated nonprofit entities include The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation (fundraising) and The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center (community outreach and dementia support). The organization is governed by a board of directors typical of nonprofits, with no venture capital or private equity involvement, and is self-sustaining through resident fees and charitable donations.

Name

The Ohio Masonic Communities

Legal name

The Ohio Masonic Home (now The Ohio Masonic Communities)

Website

https://www.omcoh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Ohio Masonic Communities is a nonprofit, 1893-founded Ohio senior living organization operating three Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Springfield, Waterville, and Medina, delivering a full continuum of care from independent living through skilled nursing, including proprietary Connecting Realities memory support programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Campus / Regional CCRC Networks (HLADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Independent Living within CCRC Campuses (IL Component) (HLADAAAF), Affordable / Middle-Market CCRCs (HLADAEAJ)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Skilled nursing facility
• Memory support care
• Rehabilitation therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Residential Fees: Monthly fees charged to residents for independent living, assisted living, and memory support accommodations. Fees cover housing, utilities, meals, housekeeping, and care services. Pricing varies by care tier and level of assistance required.
2. Skilled Nursing and Healthcare Services: Revenue from Medicare and Medicaid certified healthcare centers providing 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care services.
3. Rehabilitation and Therapy Services: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and respiratory therapy services provided on-campus to community members and the general public.
4. Medicaid Waiver Program: Browning Masonic Community accepts Medicaid Waiver through the Ohio Department of Medicaid to make assisted living and memory care more affordable for eligible residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ohio Masonic Communities operates three Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) across Ohio, providing a full continuum of senior living and healthcare services. Offerings include independent living (villa homes and apartments), assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation and therapy services. The organization also runs the proprietary "Connecting Realities" memory support program and affiliated foundation and resource center entities.

Product overview

The Ohio Masonic Communities is a nonprofit senior living organization operating three Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Ohio: Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield, and Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina. The organization provides a full continuum of care including Independent Living (villa homes and apartments), Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation and Therapy, and specialized Pathways Memory Support Neighborhoods. The flagship memory support program, Connecting Realities, employs an innovative approach that bridges residents with cognitive challenges to their past through intentional design, engagement programming, and staff training. While founded by the Ohio Masonic Fraternity, the communities are open to everyone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connecting Realities: Innovative memory support programming that bridges residents' past and present to foster stronger connections for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Pathways Memory Support Neighborhood
• Dream Flights

Products and services

• Browning Masonic Community
• Springfield Masonic Community
• Western Reserve Masonic Community
• Independent Living
• Assisted Living
• Skilled Nursing Care
• Rehabilitation and Therapy
• Pathways Memory Support Neighborhood

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 15% nationally in customer experience out of 2,700 care providers surveyed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dream FlightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDream Flights is a partner organization that collaborates with The Ohio Masonic Communities to host annual Dream Flights events at all three campuses. These events honor veteran residents by giving them the opportunity to fly in vintage WWII-era aircraft, including a 1942 Boeing Stearman biplane. This is the 7th annual Dream Flights event across all campuses.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Alzheimer's Association providing resources for families dealing with dementia. The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center connects families with Alzheimer's Association support groups, 24/7 helpline (800-272-3900), and the online support community AlzConnected.org.
• The Ohio Masonic Communities FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation is an affiliated partner that supports the organization through fundraising events including the annual Grand Duke's Golf Classic, which has raised over $100,000 for memory support programs.
• The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center is an affiliated community outreach organization that provides support, education, and resources for families dealing with dementia and senior living decisions. Community outreach coordinators connect families with area resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Senior Living: Large, established for-profit operator of assisted living and memory care communities across the U.S. Overlapping service lines in assisted living and memory care, but does not generally operate full CCRCs with independent living and skilled nursing on one campus.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with a broad portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Overlaps on assisted living and memory care service lines, but operates at a fundamentally different scale and capital structure.
• Five Star Senior Living: National operator and manager of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities, including for CCRC owners. Comparable multi-site operating footprint with overlapping service lines, though structurally distinct as a third-party manager.
• Atria Senior Living: Large for-profit assisted living and memory care operator across the U.S. Overlaps in assisted living and memory care, but does not typically operate full CCRCs with skilled nursing and independent living on a single campus.
• Trinity Health Senior Communities: Faith-based, nonprofit senior living and skilled nursing operator affiliated with Trinity Health. Comparable mission-driven, multi-site operating model with overlapping continuum-of-care services and similar reimbursement mix.

Direct peers

• Life Care Services: One of the largest CCRC management companies in the U.S., managing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across many communities. Closest third-party management and operational peer for multi-campus CCRC networks.
• National Church Residences: Faith-based nonprofit operating CCRCs, affordable senior housing, and home- and community-based services, with a meaningful Ohio footprint. Comparable mission-driven, multi-site senior housing operator serving similar middle-income and Medicaid-eligible seniors.
• Ohio Living: Ohio's largest nonprofit provider of senior living and aging services, operating multiple CCRCs and home- and community-based services across Ohio. Most direct nonprofit, Ohio-based CCRC peer with a similar continuum-of-care model.
• Masonicare: Connecticut-based nonprofit CCRC rooted in the Masonic tradition, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Closest peer by mission and fraternal heritage; comparable operating model across the full continuum of care.
• Erickson Senior Living: Large for-profit CCRC operator with multiple large campuses across the U.S. Comparable continuum-of-care (independent through skilled nursing) and campus-based model, though operates at significantly greater scale and is for-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theohiomasoniccommunities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ohio-masonic-home

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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