Our staff isn’t on tight schedules, we take time to connect with our residents on a personal level while continuing to care for their physical needs. This can be as simple as sitting with them at their bedside listening to WWII stories or swapping baking tips and recipes. We aren’t a substitute for family, but an extension of it.”

COVID-19 has brought new challenges to senior care facilities across the globe. While taking the necessary precautions to ensure the physical safety of their residents, Brethren Care Village recognizes the emotional toll the pandemic and its restrictions have on the residents. They’ve gone outside the box to find solutions and maintain a sense of community, whether it be socially distanced bingo games in hallways, or incorporating technology to safely connect residents with their friends and families outside the facility. Increased sanitation measures and social distancing are in place to protect residents and staff without completely breaking ties to the community.

Brethren Care Village’s campus hosts a Wellness and Community Center to bring residents and community members a resource they can both utilize. The facility is open to residents, families, and members of the community with memberships and classes at the state of the art fitness center as well as the pool and spa. The Greens Bistro & Pub provides delicious meals and drinks and is the perfect backdrop for social visits. During the summer, the park and beautiful grounds give residents the opportunity to spend time with their family and watch their grandchildren grow and play.

When a loved one is in need of care, it takes a toll on the family. Brethren Care Village aims to ease that burden and make a positive impact on the whole family. Daughter of a former resident, Patricia Stine explains,