Morningside Ministries

Programs: Program services provided by the foundation are as follows:own, hold and maintain land, buildings and other improvements that are leased and operated by morningside ministries to provide long-term health care services to the general public. Individuals who cannot afford market rate for services rendered are eligible to receive financial assistance (as described below, charitable services provided). Own, hold and manage the investments and other financial assets of the corporation. A portion of the earnings generated from permanently endowed investments are forwarded to morningside ministries to provide financial assistance to the general public. Solicit charitable donations from the public and hold and invest donations to be used by morningside ministries to provide capital, support services and financial assistance to the general public. Long-term health care provided - the mission of morningside ministries is to "enhance the dignity and the quality of life of older adults, their families and care-givers with compassionate care. " to accomplish this mission, morningside provides elderly persons in san antonio and surrounding communities with personal care in a residential setting, as well as limited recreational services to non-residents. Major program services include retirement housing, assisted living services, memory care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services. Morningside operates three facilities in bexar and kendall counties which are home to over 900 older adults. History and founders - morningside was originally founded in 1959 by the southwest texas conference of the united methodist church. During that same year, it was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the state of texas and received its federal irs 501(c)(3) designation. Very soon thereafter, the methodist church was joined by the episcopal diocese of west texas and the first presbyterian church of san antonio to help provide care to the elderly. After over 50 years of services, morningside's primary goal remains the same: to meet the individual spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of our residents and their families in a faith-based atmosphere. Morningside is open to all elderly persons regardless of religious faith. Charity care for the aged - as part of its ministry, morningside provides charitable care to residents who have outlived their resources. The covenant endowment fund was specifically established to provide financial assistance to those residents who years after moving to morningside find that they can no longer pay for the services they receive. In addition, state medicaid payments to nursing homes are substantially lower than the cost of the high-quality nursing care provided by morningside. At any one time, approximately 40% of morningside's nursing beds are occupied by medicaid recipients. In 2014, morningside provided approximately $3. 7 million of charitable care to more than 250 seniors. Independent living - independent living residents come to morningside when they begin to experience problems maintaining and managing their homes, as well as driving an automobile on their own. Residents in independent living are provided apartment and cottage-type housing, meals in a restaurant-style dining rooms, housekeeping services, transportation, and recreational activities. During 2014, approximately 350 elderly persons lived in morningside's independent living facilities. Assisted living and memory care - residents in assisted living and memory care require personal assistance with daily living activities because of physical debilitation or memory loss. They are provided the same services as those in independent living, plus assistance with bathing, dressing, meals, laundry, and medication management. During 2014, approximately 130 persons resided in assisted living and memory care facilities. Skilled nursing care - residents receive skilled and intermediate nursing care, meals, dietitian's services, and a wide range of recreational activities. It also includes a full range of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Specialized nursing and therapeutic services are available for residents living with alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related diseases. During 2014, approximately 950 residents were provided full-time nursing care, including rehabilitation services and memory care. Chandler center - for older adults still living at home, morningside operates the chandler senior center, a community center that focuses on "healthy aging. " currently, the chandler senior center has a membership of approximately 50 persons. The goal of the community center for seniors is to help older persons to stay healthy (both physically and mentally) and live independently for as long as possible. Open to all persons 55 and older, community center members and their guests can eat lunch on any weekday, take part in exercise and nutrition classes, attend educational lectures, and join in recreational activities at the center. In addition, members can also participate in outings. Mmlearn. Org at morningside ministries - mmlear. Org is an on-site, distance-learning training program for those providing care to older persons. It is operated by the elizabeth mcgown caregiver training institute in san antonio, a program of morningside ministries. Mmlearn. Org serves families providing care for an older adult at home, church members ministering to the needs of the elderly in their communities, and certified and licensed healthcare workers employed in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, as well as those independently employed providing care to the aged. It uses the most up-to-date distance learning technology to provide training to caregivers attending classes in person, as well as to those viewing course instruction via the internet at other locations in san antonio and surrounding communities. During 2014, mmlearn. Org received 163,678 educational/video views nationally and internationally.