Apartments

• A variety of floor plans available, including studio, one and two bedrooms
• Easy access shower
• Pet-friendly environment
• Convenient resident parking
• Garages (Additional fee)

Atmosphere

At Danbury Sanctuary Grande, friends become family. Gather in one of our many beautiful outdoor community areas, including our patios, gardens and walking paths, or catch a movie and snack at our theatre, bistro, pub, and sweet shop! With a library, arts and crafts room, exercise room and spa, there is truly something fun for everyone.

Lifestyle

Danbury at Sanctuary Grande offers the best things in life! Spend your day the way you’d like by relaxing in our beautiful, garden-like setting or participating in one of our many enrichment activities.

• Scheduled trips and outings
• Planned recreational activities and opportunities
• Games, cards and cultural arts
• Musical entertainment
• Community speakers, programs and educational presentations
• Exercise classes
• Local church services

Want to get out and explore a bit? Check out the many restaurants and shops in North Canton and Stark County, along with lakes, golf courses, and beautiful city parks.

Utilities

• All utilities (including telephone)
• Cable TV service
• Wi-Fi
• Individual heating & air conditioning controls

Housekeeping

• Weekly housekeeping service
• Laundry facilities located on each floor for your convenience; linen services provided

Health and Wellness

Our trained, caring staff will keep you feeling vibrant and secure with services designed to enhance your well-being.

• 24-hour onsite licensed nurses and care companions
• Personalized care assessments
• Emergency call system in each apartment and bathroom
• State-of-the-art safety pendants provided

Melanie Thirion, Executive Director

A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Melanie Thirion brings more than twenty years experience within the senior living profession to her role as Executive Director of Sanctuary Grande. Melanie earned a BS in Health from Ohio University with a Gerontology Certificate and received her MS in Public Health from Youngstown State University. Melanie is also a licensed nursing home administrator. She is a compassionate listener and enjoys serving as a mentor to others. In her spare time, she and her husband, David, enjoy the company of their three dogs and one cat, gardening and Crossfit training.

Alicia Hoffman, Assistant Executive Director and Life Enrichment Director

A Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist since 2010, Alicia specialized in working with seniors and individuals with cognitive impairments as both a treating therapist and as a manager of a post-acute care rehabilitation department within Stark County. Her undergraduate and graduate degrees were earned from The University of Akron. She is a certified Chair Chi Instructor as well. Alicia is delighted to be on the Sanctuary Grande team because her personal mission aligns with Danbury’s mission, which allows her to truly “live” this mission each day! She and husband, Seth, have been married for seven years and are parents to two daughters, ages 6 1/2 and 4. Alicia’s hobbies include hanging with family and friends, listening to live music, watching her daughters play sports and anything outdoors.

Heather Maxwell, Director of Nursing

A Licensed Practical Nurse with over fifteen years experience in the senior healthcare field, Heather is passionate about serving the geriatric population by utilizing her strong clinical skills. Heather considers it an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to the population that helped her become the person she is today. A mother to daughters, Alexia and Amaiah, Heather is also grandmother to a three-year-old grandson, Armoni.

Mariah White, Director of Sales and Marketing

Graduating from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Care Administration, Mariah brings over five years of Marketing and Admissions experience to her role here at Sanctuary Grande. She has always had a passion for working with the elderly and strives to provide the best customer service possible and being a “light” to those around her. Mariah and her husband, Aaron, have been married for five years and are currently expecting their first child. Her hobbies include designing and remodeling their home, learning to garden and homestead, and traveling to new places; as well as visiting her favorite place, Walt Disney World.

Kelly Rose Stallard, CDP, Regional Director of Business Development

Kelly Rose Stallard joined us as the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Danbury Senior Living in 2017. She brings over 20 years of health care business development experience from the areas of skilled nursing, emergency medical response, skilled home care and hospice. Kelly graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University with a focus in Gerontology. She has received numerous sales growth and new market development awards throughout her career. Kelly’s passion is to assist families when faced with deciding the best options for “aging in place”. She assists in area professional group events and is involved in many community organizations. Kelly is a graduate of the class of 2014 Leadership Medina County. She has also participated in the Faith in Action fundraiser “Dancing with Medina Stars” and won the People’s Choice Award in 2014. Her expertise in health care and her ability to connect people with needed services is a focus of her activities.