About Gilcrest Center
A family business that never treated care like a business.
Founded in 2007 by John and Annette Saeger, so no one has to leave home just because there’s no one to help during the day.
In December 2007, John and Annette Saeger opened the Gilcrest Center with one belief: nobody should have to leave home for a nursing facility just because there was no one to care for them during the day. The Saeger family still runs Gilcrest, and that belief still decides everything we do.
What we’re here to do
We care for the whole person: their social, emotional, physical, spiritual and creative needs. And we care for the family who loves them.
Nursing homes play a vital role, and we respect the work they do. But for many older adults, the right answer is staying home with help during the day. That’s why Gilcrest is both an adult day center and a transportation company: care that can’t get to you isn’t much help.
“I’ve been coming to the Wooster center since the first week it opened. Thank you to the Saeger family for providing us this opportunity.”
Nearly two decades of showing up
- 2007The Saeger family opens Gilcrest
John and Annette Saeger open the Gilcrest Adult Day Care Center & Transportation in Doylestown in December.
- 2008Holding on through the recession
The banking crisis hits a brand-new center. The family keeps the doors open.
- 2019The blimp ride
Annette wins a Goodyear blimp ride at a Red Cross auction to grant a member’s dying wish.
- 2020Seven months closed, and back
COVID-19 forces a government-mandated closure. Gilcrest reopens stronger.
- TodayTwo centers, one standard
Adult day in Doylestown and Wooster, and certified transportation across four counties.
The standard we hold ourselves to
Licensed nursing
RNs and STNAs oversee health, medications and personal care.
Our own drivers
A certified fleet and drivers members know.
Ohio-approved
Medicaid waiver, PASSPORT and MyCare Ohio provider.
National network
Member of the National Adult Day Services Association.
An extension of your family
Co-founder
Co-founder and owner
Our partners
We work with Direction Home Akron Canton, Community Action Wayne/Medina, Wayne County Jobs & Family Services, Modivcare, area hospitals and PASSPORT care managers, so families get connected help, not a runaround.
In the community
Spring picnic, annual craft show, Seniors Share the Love, and support for the American Red Cross.
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