The Wayne County Care Center still occupies the same property it began on in 1852. Nestled in a peaceful, rural setting, the Care Center enjoys the tranquility of country life while being located just two miles from the center of Wooster. Come enjoy the quiet vitality of our beautiful grounds and take a moment to sit and relax.
Programs provided by our highly skilled Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists enhance lives by maintaining the resident's highest practical level of function. Whether it's short-term rehabilitation after a hip or knee replacement, or more involved long-term treatment, our goal is to provide the most comprehensive therapeutic treatment for each resident. Specialized programs for pain management, wound care, and arthritis managment are all available on a daily basis. Let us show you how good you can feel!
For those needing just a little help in getting along with their daily activities, the Care Center provides Assisted Care. Located on the same grounds as the skilled nursing facility, our Assisted Care (AC) facility provides efficiency apartments with daily nursing and aide services. Meals, activities, outings, and transportation are all included in our AC. Let us help make life easier for you.
We provide services to ensure that our residents achieve their highest level of health and well-being. At the Care Center, we have highly trained clinical professionals on staff around the clock providing state-of-the-art treatment. Our Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy staff look forward to providing the best in rehabilitative care. We pride ourselves on our personalized approach to providing compassionate care to those in need. Our skilled nursing facility is a "home away from home" for those needing more than a little assistance with their health and daily activities. Come
Mark joined the Care Center in 2003 after service in the United States Marine Corp and serving as Wayne Wayne County Commissioner for 8 years. His dedication to the Care Center and its mission of providing treatment to all in need provides a well-grounded foundation for his position.
James "Woody" Woodruff has been with the Care Center since 2009 keeping the facility in top condition. He became the Maintenance Supervisor in 2018. Woody is married to Lynn and they have 4 children, 3 grandchildren and one on the way. He has 3 welding certifications and Class 1 Water Distribution Certification.
Judy grew up in the Cambridge area. She loved going to her grandfather’s sheep farm. She couldn’t wait till Friday so she would go for 2 nights at his place. She rode the ponies, fed the chickens and even milked a cow now and then. Today, her grandfather is a special part of her heart. She has always found she was in the helping elder place most of her life. She has been an Administrator of Nursing Homes over 28 years; prior to that she was a Social Worker.
Donna Burdue began her career at WCCC in June of 2018. She is no stranger to the non-profit world, having spent 22 years at a local agency where she was the Director of Planning and Community Development. Donnas has worked with State and Federal funders, so while being new to long-term care, she is versed in monitoring and regulations.
