At Sprenger Health Care Systems, caring for others has always gone beyond medical attention. It’s about building connections, creating opportunities, and helping people of all ages feel supported. Across our communities in Northeast Ohio and Eastern South Carolina, our teams have been busy finding ways to give back — from helping kids get ready for school and sponsoring local baseball teams to hosting neighborhood events that bring families together.
Giving Back
This back-to-school season was especially exciting, with several facilities launching creative initiatives to support local students. Heather Knoll Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation kicked things off with a “Sponsor a Kid” school supply drive, rallying staff to gather donations for local elementary students. Rose Lane Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation took a celebratory approach, hosting a Back-to-School Bash where every child walked away with free supplies to start the year strong. Autumn Aegis Skilled Nursing carried on its annual tradition of giving away backpacks filled with essentials, while families enjoyed food, bounce houses, and entertainment.
Anchor Lodge added a special partnership by working with a local Girl Scout troop, giving the scouts a chance to earn service hours while helping other children prepare for school. Main Street Care Center also continued its tradition of supporting students with a donation drive, building on its past involvement with the Stuff the Bus program. To add to the generosity, they also sponsored a local youth baseball team.
At Elms Retirement Village, giving back has become part of everyday life. The team supports school groups, local churches, a high school soccer team, and even offers wellness and enrichment programs like Parkinson’s exercise classes, dementia support, community bingo, and senior luncheons. Many of these programs extend into the broader Lorain County community, where Sprenger proudly partners with Lorain County Community College’s new Senior Center.
Continuing beyond back-to-school, our facilities are finding meaningful ways to connect with their neighbors all year long. Grande Village keeps the spirit of community alive with golf outings alongside the Chamber of Commerce and fire department.
South Carolina
In South Carolina, Port Royal hosted its very first Back-to-School Drive, with donations supporting both local families and CAPA House, a safe home for children in crisis.
These efforts all have one thing in common: they reflect Sprenger’s belief that health care is about so much more than treatment. It’s about connection, compassion, and community. By supporting children, families, and older adults alike, Sprenger Health Care Systems is proud to be more than a provider — we’re your neighbors, your partners, and your friends.
Sprenger Health Care Port Royal Celebrates a Remarkable Year of ExcellenceSprenger Health Care Port Royal in Port Royal, South Carolina, has had an extraordinary year—earning multiple honors that reflect the dedication and excellence of its team. The community proudly received Gold for Best Assisted Living Facility and Bronze for Best Nursing Home in the 2025 Lowcountry’s Best Awards. They were also named a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
About Sprenger Health Care
Sprenger Health Care Systems is a family-owned organization with more than a century of experience in senior care. Known for its commitment to personalized, high-quality service, Sprenger creates communities where residents are treated like family and care evolves with their needs.
About Port Royal
Port Royal is proud to be one of the region’s only true Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), offering both Assisted Living and Nursing Home care on one campus. This model allows residents to age in place with comfort, consistency, and peace of mind—eliminating the stress of relocating as care needs change.
The Assisted Living community features 45 private suites, 24/7 assistance, individualized care plans, and access to on-site therapy, dietary guidance from a licensed dietitian, and regular visits from a primary care physician and nurse practitioner. Amenities include a secured courtyard, putting green, library, salon, café, and a lively bar and pub area that seats up to 60 guests, including 10 stools at the main bar. A playground for visiting grandchildren adds a special touch, helping foster meaningful connections across generations.
Other Benefits of Sprenger Health Care
Sprenger Health Care Port Royal is also a contracted provider with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA Community Care Network (VCA). Through this partnership, eligible veterans can receive fully covered skilled nursing, rehabilitative, long-term, or respite care when authorized by the VA. The on-site team works closely with VA case managers to coordinate services and ensure veterans receive high-quality care close to home.
The community’s continued excellence is further reflected in its deficiency-free annual surveys from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for two consecutive years, a 5-star overall CMS rating, and a Top 10 state ranking for quality measures. These accomplishments showcase the team’s steadfast commitment to superior care, compliance, and compassion.
Every achievement at Sprenger Health Care Port Royal is the result of teamwork and dedication. From caregivers and therapists to hospitality and support staff, each person contributes to an environment centered on dignity, respect, and personalized attention.
Receiving multiple honors in the same year—including recognition from both Lowcountry’s Best and the AHCA/NCAL—reflects not only Port Royal’s outstanding standards but also the trust placed in the Sprenger name by residents, families, and the wider community.