A History of Caring
Elizabeth Scott became a pioneer in the long-term care industry in 1949 when she began caring for residents in her converted farm home. Today, the Elizabeth Scott Community offers a continuum of care that includes Independent Living, two levels of Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Skilled Rehabilitation – all on a single campus.
A True Pioneer
Elizabeth Scott, the founder of the Elizabeth Scott Community, graduated from Ohio Northern University and began her career as a teacher. She became active in the nursing field and worked as a psychiatric supervisor at the State Hospital. Elizabeth Scott eventually earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree. In 1949, with the encouragement of physicians and friends, Elizabeth converted her farm home into a long-term care residence. Her facility would become the first to be licensed in northwest Ohio. That original farm home still serves as an integral part of our present-day facilities. Elizabeth Scott fought hard for improved State legislation for nursing homes and served as one of the five original members of the Ohio Nursing Home Association.
A New Generation of Caring
Elizabeth Scott became a pioneer in long-term care in 1949 when she began caring for residents in her converted farm home. Elizabeth Scott Community would become the first long-term care community to be licensed in northwest Ohio. Elizabeth worked tirelessly for improved state legislation for nursing homes and served as one of the five original members of the Ohio Nursing Home Association.
Heritage Pointe Communities acquired Elizabeth Scott Community in 2025 and shares a similar origin story. Heritage Pointe also began on a farm.
In 1910, 58 acres of farmland was purchased in Warren, Indiana, for the Methodist Memorial Home for the Aged. The farm provided food for the Home. This was the first location of what would become Heritage Pointe Communities, which now operates three senior living communities in Indiana: Heritage Pointe of Warren, Heritage Pointe of Ft. Wayne, and Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Elizabeth Scott Community is Heritage Pointe’s first community in Ohio.
Heritage Pointe Communities and Elizabeth Scott Community are a good match because they have both been operated by family members for many years, and they have remarkably similar philosophies and values. The vision of Heritage Pointe Communities is “to be the premier communities for aging adults, committed to excellence of care through grace, compassion, and respect.” Elizabeth Scott’s founding philosophy was “to care for residents like they are family.” Because all the communities offer independent living and continuing levels of care, residents can remain on campus as their health needs change. Similar services and amenities across all communities include beautiful campuses, private residences, shared activity spaces, dining, transportation, housekeeping, engaging programs and activities, security, and more.
Elizabeth Scott Community and all the Heritage Pointe Communities boast prestigious Five-Star Ratings by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This honor is a testament to their shared commitment to excellence, strong leadership, and committed staff.