December 19, 2025
Choosing a “Word of the Year” is more than just a fun tradition—it’s a powerful tool for focus and growth at Vitalia Rockside. A single word can serve as a guiding principle, shaping decisions, inspiring actions, and uniting teams around a shared purpose. By reflecting on the word selected for the year, we gain insight into how it influenced our culture, strengthened connections, and supported meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. This end of year review allows us to celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and set the stage for continued progress in the year ahead.
Our 2025 Word of the Year was Thrive, and our community embraced it through a year of meaningful quarterly events. We launched the year with a lively Casino Night that featured a human slot machine starring our department head team. In the second quarter, we hosted a festive Prom with music and a photobooth that encouraged connection and fun. The third quarter marked our five-year Rockside anniversary, giving us time to reflect on shared growth. We closed the year with our most cherished tradition yet, a warm and joyful Tree Lighting ceremony. Together, these moments fostered laughter, celebration, and genuine connection, helping our community not just participate but truly thrive.
Each major event brought our department head team, and many others, together in impactful ways. These shared efforts strengthened teamwork, trust, and camaraderie. As collaboration deepened, so did our sense of unity and shared purpose. This collective energy reinforced our commitment to creating a community where people feel supported, engaged, and excited to be part of something meaningful.
One important lesson from this year is that thriving has no single definition. It is fluid and shaped by connection, progress, and growth. As our community evolves, so do the ways we measure success. Thriving is not about meeting one fixed benchmark. Instead, it is about moving forward together, embracing new experiences, and celebrating every step along the way.
As we look back on the impact of our Word of the Year at Vitalia Rockside, it’s clear this simple concept can spark meaningful change. It has guided our priorities, strengthened our sense of community, and reminded us of the values that matter most. By reviewing the actions and outcomes connected to this word, we not only celebrate what we’ve accomplished but also identify opportunities for continued growth. Let’s carry these lessons forward as we prepare for the year ahead—because one word can truly make a difference when we live it every day.
VITALIA® Rockside in Seven Hills, OH offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near Cleveland Clinic Mary Mount with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Top Gol Cleveland, Cleveland Metro Parks, Spiva Center for the Arts, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Zoo, and A Christmas Story House.
VITALIA® Rockside serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.
