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Causes: Human Services, Seniors, Supportive Housing for Older Adults
Mission: The mission of congregational homes, inc is to help ensure a high quality of life for older adults by providing comprehensive and secure services that promote wellness, independence, participation and dignity.
Programs: Maintenance/facility services - provides the upkeep of the buildings and plant operations including all occupancy expenses - heat, light, power, property insurance and real estate taxes. This home for the aged facility covers over 30 acres and all buildings (86) are maintained to fit the special needs of the senior population that live here. This facility was built in 1959-1961 with many renovations over the years to keep a modern yet safe and comfortable feel for senior living that includes not only residential living but also assisted living and skilled nursing. The evergreen villas were opened to skilled nursing residents during fiscal year 2014. The newest renovation was in assisted living for memory care residents, which opened in may 2016.
health services - provided medical care and outpatient services to our aged population and 47 seniors in the community. Total patient days this year was 21,869 and includes 5,698 for the community patients. 20,221 of the total days were for custodial care which is not reimbursed by medicare or health insurance companies. We averaged 60 senior patients in our skilled nursing facility per day. The clinic and home health departments transported patients to their doctor appointments and provided health and assistance in each of our senior's homes.
dietary services - provided three meals per day to over 600 seniors plus staff, guests, and others. Over 415,000 meals and nutritional supplements were served plus an additional 14,168 meals were provided to the local meals on wheels program that provides meals to shut-ins in the neighboring community.
other personal care facility, housekeeping services, grounds maintenance, wellness center, physical therapy, and security.