Oak Crest In The Press

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Oak Crest Strikes the Right Note for Two Musicians, Now Neighbors

October 20, 2021 Aside from maintenance-free apartment homes and a wealth of on-site amenities and activities, one of the unique things about living at Oak Crest, the Erickson Senior Living community in Parkville, Md., is the diverse population. Fro...

Oak Crest Names Eric Grimmel as Director of Continuing Care

September 28, 2021 Oak Crest appointed Eric Grimmel to serve as the Director of Continuing Care. Mr. Grimmel brings more than 15 years of senior living experience to the Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Parkville. In his leadership position...

Oak Crest Names Kevin Sitoski as Director of Finance

September 15, 2021 Oak Crest, developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, named Kevin Sitoski as Director of Finance. Mr. Sitoski brings more than 21 years of financial management experience in health care and senior living settings to Oak Crest,...

Oak Crest to Host Pastoral Ministries Collaboration Day

September 1, 2021 Oak Crest, the Erickson Senior Living community in Parkville, will celebrate National Pastoral Care Week by hosting a Pastoral Collaboration Day open to local clergy of all faiths. The theme, âBuilding Rapport and Relationships,â...

Oak Crest’s Campus Is an Oasis for Outdoor Lovers

August 24, 2021 Doctors have long touted the mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors. Now, a report by the University of East Anglia in England supports the theory that living close to nature and spending time outside has significant...

Former Teacher and Student Meet Again at Oak Crest

July 28, 2021 At 72, Art Dorval thought his high school days were long behind him. But after a chance encounter with his high school geometry teacher and former basketball coach John Gregory turned into a budding friendship, he was reminded life ...

Enjoying the Freedom of a Move to Oak Crest

June 21, 2021 Neal and Carolyn Frederickâs former house is only three miles from their new home at Oak Crest, a community in Parkville, Md., managed by Erickson Senior Living, but their lifestyle is worlds apart. Without the hassles of home own...

A Friendly Environment for People and Pets at Oak Crest

June 9, 2021 Fitness experts say one of the best ways to stick to a regular exercise routine is to have a workout partner who can help you stay motivated. For Ryan Fisher, that fitness buddy is a border collie mix who goes by the name Lionel. Oa...

Strong Housing Market Creates Opportunities for Senior Living at Oak Crest

May 21, 2021 When Christine and Ed Bollinger decided to list their five-bedroom colonial and move to Oak Crest, they suspected that their sought-after Timonium neighborhood and low mortgage interest rates would work in their favor. It turns out ...

Oak Crest Residents Enjoy Best-in-Class Service

May 7, 2021 When Connie Fliegel sold her condominium and moved to Oak Crest, she was attracted to the convenient location as well as the wide variety of amenities, clubs, and volunteer opportunities available. But after two years in the Erickso...

Welcome to Erickson Senior Living

April 29, 2021 As a part of its long-term growth and business strategy, Erickson Living, manager of Oak Crest, today unveiled its plan to evolve its brand identity and change the company's name to Erickson Senior Living. This rebranding comes as t...

Oak Crest residents are vaccinated and enjoying the active lifestyle they love

March 16, 2021 Selling their house and downsizing to a new community amid a worldwide pandemic wasn't exactly how Carol and Sam Davis envisioned their move to Oak Crest. But when the apartment they had been hoping for suddenly became available, th...

Oak Crest Vaccinates 95% of Residents Against COVID-19

March 11, 2021 Oak Crest, a senior living community managed by Erickson Living, today announced that it has completed its COVID-19 vaccination clinics with 95 percent of its residents receiving both doses. âSince the onset of the pandemic more t...

Preferred real estate expert for Oak Crest shares advice on how to plan for retirement living

February 25, 2021 The kids are long gone, you've settled into retirement, and now you are thinking about downsizing. If you're ready to trade in your multi-level house for one-level, maintenance-free living at Oak Crest, now is a great time to explor...

Oak Crest’s financial structure protects your retirement nest egg

February 11, 2021 In the 2007 Disney-animated film Ratatouille, Remy, an animal who dreams of becoming a great chef opines, âThe only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.â It's a simple, yet prophetic statement that perfectly des...

Ready to Shed Unused Space for Worry-Free Living at Oak Crest?

December 3, 2020 Parkville, Maryland--There is a lot to consider when you plan a move to Oak Crest. How much space will you need? Do you want a second bedroom for an office or overnight guests? Maybe you prefer a one-bedroom with an outdoor space. O...

Area Retirees Are Enjoying Their Best Lives at Oak Crest

November 18, 2020 Steve Roberts and Kay Fennell felt embraced from the moment they first set foot in their new apartment at Oak Crest in 2016. But even more welcoming than their new space were the neighbors who made them feel right at home. "We felt ...

Oak Crest Dedicates Mezuzah at Community Chapel

November 17, 2020 Parkville, MarylandâResident members of multiple faiths at Oak Crest gathered together to dedicate and hang a mezuzah at the Chapel of the Erickson Living retirement community. Executive leadership and employees also attended the ...

Oak Crest Recognized by Baltimore Style Readership in 2020 Readers' Choice Awards

November 2, 2020 Parkville, MarylandâOak Crest, a senior living community developed and managed by Erickson Living, was named as having the Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living in the 2020 Baltimore Style Readers' Choice awards.Accordi...

Sisters Agree: Oak Crest Is the Place to Be

October 28, 2020 Parkville, Maryland--Sisters Kathleen Wilson, Mary Hohenberger, and Anna Small have always been close. For 50 years, Mary and Anna lived two doors down from one another in Parkville and Kathy was just a few miles away in Carney. Now...