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Causes: Human Services, Seniors, Supportive Housing for Older Adults
Mission: Concordia lutheran health and human care is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a continuing care retirement community that provides skilled nursing, personal care, independent living, inpatient and outpatient rehab and both adult day and child care services. The organization was founded in 1881 and began operations in 1882. For nearly 135 years, concordia has been a place with a mission of caring. A place to feel comfortable and a place where heartfelt christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day. We strive to provide the highest quality of caregiving services in a christian environment and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability. Concordia is one of the 10 largest providers of senior care in the pittsburgh region. Concordia's financial stability has enabled us to donate over $12 million in fy2017 to the concordia lutheran ministries foundation (ein 20-5138266) which supports many missions and ministries.
Programs: In the year ending june 30, 2017, the skilled nursing and rehab division had average occupancy levels of 98. 2 percent and provided 50,661 bed days of service for 142 beds. 50. 6 percent of those patient days were provided to medical assistance residents. On average we serve 70 residents each day through the medical assistance program. Skilled nursing offers a comprehensive range of outstanding, professional healthcare services in a clean, homelike environment. In order to maintain affordable private pay rates for the residents, the organization relies heavily on contributions and gifts. Concordia's outpatient rehabilitation program, which also reaches out to the general population in the community continues to grow. Increased community referrals compounded by our ever growing reputation as a premier rehabilitation provider in the region, has us tremendously optimistic for years to come. To serve our inpatient rehabilitation patients, we are emphasizing treatment focused on short term rehab. Most can return to their home in two to three weeks. Harmony physical rehabilitation, our 25 bed short-term rehabilitation facility located in monroeville, pa had average occupancy levels of 88. 8 percent and provided 8,090 bed days of service. This facility promotes a faith-based environment of healing and comfort. Rehabilitation services are conducted in a quiet, peaceful environment to enhance the overall experience.
with 405 personal care beds in concordia lutheran health and human care, we are one of the largest senior care providers in pennsylvania. On average we serve 360 personal care residents per day providing 133,725 days of service. We are committed to serving those regardless of their ability to pay. In fiscal year 2017 concordia provided over $1,200,000 in benevolent care with nearly 49 residents per day receiving subsidies. We offer 24 hour nursing support. It is our goal to enable residents to stay in personal care for as long as they can before moving on to skilled nursing by offering six levels of care. In addition, the adult day care program serves 24 clients, with approximately 12 daily and provides a safe, secure environment. We provide a variety of therapies for individuals with alzheimer's type diseases. Volunteers and fellow residents offer companionship every day while the activities department organizes trips and events, as well as classes for the residents. Chaplains hold regularly scheduled worship services and bible classes. While the focus is on our participants, we do not neglect the needs of the caregivers. Specialists on specific issues are available for consultation and support groups periodically meet.
senior residential facilities programs: very reasonable entrance fees and monthly fees allowed the organization to operate at 94. 8 percent occupancy in its apartments in fiscal year 2017. Over 400 individuals live in the 327 haven apartments. The waiting list reflects the fine reputation we have established among the senior community and our success in meeting the needs of our residents. According to our annual survey, resident satisfaction is very high. Monthly fees include routine maintenance service, transportation to local shopping centers and grocery stores, various activities programs, help with medical forms and income taxes, individual local trips for medical appointments (on a limited basis), and a medical alert system.
concordia's child day care center has been in operation since 1987 and cares for approximately 58 children each day, five days a week, in their all-day and before and after school programs. Concordia recognizes that child care can be expensive, therefore a 30% discount is offered to all employees who use this service. Concordia's child care program also serves the community.