As the solemn sound of “Taps” filled Homeland Center’s chapel, residents and visitors who were able stood at attention. After the last note sounded, two veterans stepped up and folded
As Homeland Center looks toward its 160th anniversary in 2027, members of the 1867 Society of Homeland play a key role in sustaining the legacy of 18 remarkable women whose
At the impressionable age of 10, Kristi Altice watched as hospice staff cared for her beloved grandfather during his final stage of life. Like two sides of coin, she felt
As the solemn sound of “Taps” filled Homeland Center’s chapel, residents and visitors who were able stood at attention. After the last note sounded, two veterans stepped up and folded an American flag. When they were done, each handed the
As Homeland Center looks toward its 160th anniversary in 2027, members of the 1867 Society of Homeland play a key role in sustaining the legacy of 18 remarkable women whose determination and tenacity launched an enduring institution. Homeland recently hosted
At the impressionable age of 10, Kristi Altice watched as hospice staff cared for her beloved grandfather during his final stage of life. Like two sides of coin, she felt the sadness of loss while admiring the support and comfort
Rebeccah DeVan has worked at Homeland Center on two separate occasions. Other senior-living facilities, she said, simply don’t compare to the level of care Homeland provides. “It’s easy to work at Homeland because you have everything you need to give
As the solemn sound of “Taps” filled Homeland Center’s chapel, residents and visitors who were able stood at attention. After the last note sounded, two veterans stepped up and folded an American flag. When they were done, each handed the folded flag to the other, who held it close to
As Homeland Center looks toward its 160th anniversary in 2027, members of the 1867 Society of Homeland play a key role in sustaining the legacy of 18 remarkable women whose determination and tenacity launched an enduring institution. Homeland recently hosted its annual appreciation reception for the 1867 Society members, who
At the impressionable age of 10, Kristi Altice watched as hospice staff cared for her beloved grandfather during his final stage of life. Like two sides of coin, she felt the sadness of loss while admiring the support and comfort the hospice staff provided for her loved ones. Kristi believes
Rebeccah DeVan has worked at Homeland Center on two separate occasions. Other senior-living facilities, she said, simply don’t compare to the level of care Homeland provides. “It’s easy to work at Homeland because you have everything you need to give A-one care,” she said. “You have everything you need to
Homeland HomeHealth, a service of Homeland Center’s community outreach program, has been recognized as the top ranking home health agency in the Harrisburg area by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Home Health Agencies ratings. Homeland HomeHealth earned a patient experience rating of 5 out of 5,
The Manhattan Project. The Rockettes. The Galileo spacecraft. Momentous history weaves through John Daly’s story. His father was a chemical engineer for the Manhattan Project. His mother was an original Rockette. John designed the mechanics of Galileo. John came to Homeland Center early this year and moved into a comfortable
Generations of families use the hallways of their homes to display their most cherished photos of their beloved family members and milestone moments. The pictures tell the story of a family’s foundation, values, hopes and dreams. Homeland recently unveiled its most cherished family photos at a special dedication ceremony held
Maybe it was the sound of the train’s whistle or the rhythmic clacking of the tracks that ignited a spark in five-year old Lou Botta’s soul one Christmas morning more than 70 years ago. When Lou first saw his toy train chugging around the Christmas Tree, it inspired a passion
Despite childhood deprivation, Lionel Gonzalez has a heart for giving and service. “I never had anything as a child,” Lionel said. “I never saw happiness. I don’t know how I came to that tenderness in life, to love poetry, to love knowledge, to love the Bible – how God made
Slicked-back hair shining under the light, the singer started crooning the 1958 classic “Dream, Dream, Dream” by the Everly Brothers. “I was 10 years old when I heard that song,” said Homeland Center resident Lionel Gonzalez, himself a singer and trumpet player. “I remember!” Welcome to Homeland High and a
