Elmhurst’s Oak Tree Is New State Champion American poet Joyce Kilmer may have been inspired to write his famed poem “Trees” if had chanced to pass by Elmhurst, The House of Friendship’s front lawn where a majestic Shumard oak stands at the corner of the expansive front porch. The tree, planted after the turn of… Continue Reading
On the Lawn July 28 Elmhurst’s Second Annual Louisiana Shrimp Boil Promises Summer’s Best Party The spacious grounds of Elmhurst, The House of Friendship assisted living residence in Wheeling will rock with a downhome, southern vibe at the second annual Louisiana-style Shrimp Boil on the Lawn fundraiser, Saturday, July 28. The mouth-watering aroma of… Continue Reading
On May 1, 2018 Elmhurst will once again join other area non-profits for a one-day, online giving day under the auspices of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley. Donations of $10 or more may be given by going to www.GiveOV.org, search for Elmhurst and donate with your card. You also may write a check… Continue Reading
Elmhurst was voted No. 1 Assisted Living Residence and No. 1 Retirement Living Residence in the Wheeling newspapers’ annual Readers’ Choice competition for 2017 sponsored by the Wheeling News-Register and Intelligencer newspapers. We also took 2nd place in the category of Salon. Readers have an opportunity to nominate businesses in various categories. Top nominees are… Continue Reading
There’s nothing quite like the Christmas season at Elmhurst. It is truly a magical place to be when the twinkling lights sparkle on nearly two dozen uniquely decorated trees appear throughout the house. Our front porch and campus sparkle in the evening moonlight, too.
Elmhurst, The House of Friendship senior assisted living residence in Wheeling is now offering its residents in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapies with the addition of Blue Sky Therapy services. “Our collaboration with Blue Sky Therapy is an exciting addition to the amenities Elmhurst offers its residents on our campus,” explains Jamie Crow, executive director… Continue Reading