Founded
by the Lancaster Synod of the former Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1955
(now the Lancaster, Lebanon, and Harrisburg Associations of the United Church
of Christ in Penn Central Conference), UCC Homes is a non-profit corporation
that has continuously served older adults in Central Pennsylvania since
1965. UCC Homes owns and operates The
Lebanon Valley Home in Annville, Pa.; Thornwald Home in Carlisle, Pa.; Ephrata
Manor in Ephrata Township, Pa.; Kindred Place in Annville, Pa.; Sarah A. Todd
Memorial Home in Carlisle, Pa.; and Kindred Place in Harrisburg, Pa.
The
Lebanon Valley Home is UCC Homes’ first facility. It opened in 1965 and has undergone several expansions
and renovations since then. It is
licensed to provide skilled nursing care to 55 residents and personal care
services to 40 additional residents.
This Home also offers 12 fully equipped two-bedroom cottages.
Acquired
in 1981, Thornwald Home has undergone expansion and renovation as well. This Home is licensed to serve a maximum of
83 persons in skilled nursing and an additional 36 persons in personal care.
Ephrata
Manor opened in June of 1991. A
continuum of care facility, it is licensed to provide nursing care to 120
residents and assisted living or personal care to 48 residents. Ephrata Manor also offers 40 two-bedroom and
20 one-bedroom apartments.
Dedication
services for Kindred Place at Annville were held on August 6, 1995. A unique concept,
UCC
Homes acquired the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in December of 1997. This Home is licensed to serve a maximum of
117 persons in skilled nursing and offers 15 additional apartments and 25
additional cottages.
Dedication
services for Kindred Place at Harrisburg were held on February 9, 2003. Kindred Place at
UCC
Homes’ central administrative offices are located at 30 N. 31st
Street, Camp Hill, Pa. The Executive Director is Mr. Stephen D. Horvath. This office provides centralized
administrative support to each of the service programs in their respective
areas.
The
corporation consists of one clergy and one lay delegate from each of the
corporation’s 90 sponsoring churches of the United Church of Christ in the
Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and Mercersburg Associations of Penn Central
Conference. The corporation elects new
members to the 15 member Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting each
February. While closely related to the
ministry of the United Church of Christ in health and welfare, the Church bears
no responsibility or liability for the corporation’s operations.
During
its numerous years of service, UCC Homes has become widely known and respected
for the quality of care it provides to its residents. A contributing factor to this enviable
reputation may be found in the corporation’s dedicated staff and committed
volunteers.
Admission
into any of the UCC Homes’ programs is based on the individual needs and the
corporation’s ability to meet those needs.
Nursing residents who are unable to meet the full cost of their care may
receive financial assistance through Medicaid, a Federal assistance program
administered through the
We acknowledge God as the Creator of all
things in this world and universe.
Embracing the Judeo-Christian tradition and
responding to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ, we believe that all of
life is sacred and is a gift from God.
We value all persons and especially we recognize the needs of the
elderly, some requiring nursing care and many requiring housing and assistance
in the activities of daily living.
In obedience to the call of Christ, the
Mission of United Church of Christ Homes exemplifies the Greek term "Diakonia"
the translation of faith into acts of love and compassion. We strive to develop and to provide in the
most Christian, professional, compassionate and dignified manner, a holistic
ministry of care and service with the elderly, taking into consideration their
spiritual, physical, psychological, and social needs.
We are a not-for-profit Corporation; our
facilities and services are available without regard to race, color, national
origin, or religious creed.
In response to persons with service needs who
are unable to pay for the costs of their care, we provide a program of
financial assistance according to policy available and posted in each facility
of the Corporation.
We acknowledge the Corporation's historical relationship with churches in the Penn Central Conference and affirm our mission as a special ministry in covenant with the United Church of Christ.
The Auxiliary
The Auxiliary
of UCC Homes fills an advocacy role for the residents. It is made up of men and women of all ages
who play a vital role in providing resources, programs, and volunteers for the
residents of UCC Homes.
The Auxiliary was
organized in the fall of 1965 and over the years has generously contributed
many gifts that enhance the lives of the residents.
At UCC Homes
we feel that the resident is the most important reason for our work. We are continually looking for ways to make
life more enjoyable and pleasant for them.
We have found
that VOLUNTEERS are vital in helping us accomplish this goal. By working a few hours weekly, bi-weekly or
monthly, VOLUNTEERS bring extra love and service to our residents.
United Church of Christ Homes welcomes the sharing of special skills and interests of our VOLUNTEERS.
We invite you to share your love and service with our residents. The most precious gift that you can give them is yourself.
To learn more about the Auxiliary of UCC Homes, please contact the Corporate Office at (717) 303-1502.