Hospice of the Western Reserve headquarters moves to St. Clair Avenue
Hospice of the Western Reserve plans to open a new headquarters at 17876 St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland, a property donated to the non-profit agency by Brush Engineered Materials Inc. Hospice of the Western Reserve took possession of the building on October 28, 2010. Approximately 200 employees will be relocated to the building during the first quarter of 2011.
The St. Clair property will house CEO David Simpson, his direct reports and their teams, including communications, education, the End-of-Life Library, human resources, information services, palliative care, pediatrics, planning and evaluation, professional relations and volunteer services.
The new headquarters relocation will significantly increase Hospice of the Western Reserve’s programs, services and its work on behalf of the community to advance quality end-of-life care.
“During each year of our 32 years, Hospice of the Western Reserve has grown to meet the needs of patients and their families facing a terminal or serious illness,” said CEO, David Simpson. “With the addition of this building, our agency is poised to continue to provide the community with the support and care they deserve, while reaching underserved populations.”
The property, with 40,000 square feet of existing office space in a two-story building situated on 18 acres, is approximately 2.5 miles from the current headquarters at 300 E. 185th Street. Ample warehouse space, vacant land and parking will permit future expansion.
“I am pleased to have learned that Brush Engineered Materials has transferred its former corporate headquarters on St. Clair Avenue to Hospice of the Western Reserve,” said Ward 11 Councilman Michael Polensek. “I have been involved in discussions with Hospice of the Western Reserve and Brush on this transfer. Hospice of the Western Reserve is one of the largest employers in my ward and their acquisition of this site will help spur economic development in the historic Nottingham neighborhood of the Collinwood community. I wish to thank the officers of Brush Engineered Materials for their concern for our community and Hospice of the Western Reserve for believing in Cleveland and being a wonderful neighbor. We look forward to seeing Hospice of the Western Reserve’s presence at 17876 St. Clair Avenue. We welcome them to the Nottingham neighborhood with open arms.”
Hospice of the Western Reserve will continue to house several teams at its current headquarters building on East 185th, adjacent to Hospice House. During this process The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center will relocate to that building.
“We’ve been seeking an opportunity to consolidate several of our offices to enhance teamwork and ideal patient care,” Simpson explained. “This new property is an excellent opportunity to improve communication and achieve optimal effectiveness while not disrupting patient care and business operations.”
About Hospice of the Western Reserve
Hospice of the Western Reserve is a community-based, non-profit agency providing comfort care and emotional support to patients and their families, regardless of age, disease or ability to pay. Care is provided wherever the patient lives – in the home, hospital, assisted living/long-term care facility, at Hospice House, our 42-bed residential facility overlooking Lake Erie or at a 13-bed inpatient Hospice Care Center in Olmsted Township. For more information visit www.hospicewr.org or call 800-707-8922.
About Brush Engineered Materials Inc.
Brush Engineered Materials Inc. supplies highly engineered advanced materials to global customers across a wide range of markets. The company serves customers in more than 50 countries.