Slovene Home For The Aged, also known as Slovene Home Skilled Care & Rehabilitation, has served the Cleveland community for over 60 years with a steadfast commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centered care. Dedicated to promoting the total wellness of the aged, this facility provides a warm, home-like environment tailored to meet the medical, physical, social, psychological, religious, and cultural needs of its patients and residents. The focus at Slovene Home is always on quality of care, with a multidisciplinary team that designs physician-prescribed, comprehensive care plans specific to each individual’s unique needs.
The range of services at Slovene Home covers all levels of care, including skilled care and rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, respite care, hospice, and post-acute hospital care. Their expertly trained multi-disciplinary staff comprises physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, dieticians, and social services professionals. An important aspect of the care provided is the use of state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and the most current therapeutic techniques, enabling optimal outcomes in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents and patients benefit from a robust support system that encourages successful recovery and helps prevent hospital re-admissions.
Slovene Home prides itself on forging strong partnerships with the patients, residents, and their families, working collaboratively to empower each individual to live with dignity and independence. Special attention is given to end-of-life and palliative services, ensuring compassionate support for both residents and their families during difficult times. In addition, residents have access to outside hospice providers upon request, broadening the scope of comfort and care available.
The governance and daily operations of Slovene Home are overseen by the 2023-2024 SHA Board of Trustees, with Anthony Hiti serving as President, Scott Zele as Vice-President, and Tim Percic as Secretary/Treasurer. Honorary Trustees include Ronald Zele, and the Administrator is Jeffrey S. Sas, LNHA. The Foundation Board of Trustees adds additional experience and dedication, with officers such as Matthew Kocin (President), Doug Elersich (Vice President), Brian Blanchard (Treasurer), and Ray Marvar (Secretary) guiding the institution’s mission. Trustees supporting the work of the board and the foundation include Doug Elegisch, Dale Luzar, Richard Tomsic, Karen Zigman, Kandace Franklin, Maria Heckaman, Al Klavora, Frank Kosec, Kathy Matas Cutler, Alenka Winslett, and honorary trustees Fred Kuhar and Edward Hurtuk. Their unified efforts are devoted to creating a loving, supportive environment in which every patient and resident enjoys their best possible quality of life.
This deeply rooted dedication to care, advanced rehabilitation, and comprehensive wellness has helped Slovene Home For The Aged build a longstanding reputation for excellence, providing peace of mind to residents and their families alike. With their commitment to excellence, highly skilled staff, and a guiding philosophy centered on respect and dignity, Slovene Home stands as a beacon of compassionate and personalized elder care within the community.