Babs Phillips is a longtime Board of Managers member who has seen Homeland grow to meet the community’s needs while maintaining its status as a premier care facility. “It’s the
by Laurie Bassler, MSW, Homeland Hospice I have an uncle who asked me “why anyone would want a social worker present when their loved one is dying?” Typically, a social
With his decades in food service, George Shum has learned that the small details make a big difference. “We ensure our plates are preheated to keep the food warm,” said
Dennis Dinger and Tina Jones are a father-daughter duo with divergent careers but a shared passion for Homeland Center. Dennis is a career financial services executive who serves as treasurer for the Homeland Board of Trustees. Tina started working in
Mentor. Friend. Champion. Ask those closest to Betty Hungerford, director of development for Homeland Center, and these words immediately come to mind. Whether her friends and colleagues have known her for decades or days, one thing rings true. To know
On a recent Monday, a Homeland resident dropped by the Homeland Gift Shop, wearing a lovely scarf that came from the shop. She wasn’t looking for anything in particular. She just pops in every day to see what’s new. “They’re
The Civil War (1861-1865) took our country through some of its darkest days as states and families found themselves on opposite sides of the fight. When the war ended on April 9, 1865, our country had lost more than 620,000
Homeland Center owes its renown, in part, to the expertise and enthusiasm of its board members. Now, it says goodbye to two who have been central to upholding Homeland’s commitment to excellence. Homeland thanks Kelly Lick, Board of Managers 2014 to 2017, and Gail Siegel, Board of Trustees 2004 to
Born and raised in the beautiful Susquehanna Valley, Rev. Dann Caldwell has been a part of the Homeland family since 2013. “Both of my parents are a part of the Homeland family as well,” Rev. Caldwell says. “Each is receiving care at Homeland Center in uptown Harrisburg.” As one of
Homeland 2018 Lottery Calendar wrapped up! Thank you to all the supporters of Homeland Center’s 2018 Lottery Calendar. The 2019 Calendar is now available if you haven’t purchased yours yet. Read here for more details. More than $13,000 was awarded throughout the year. See the full list of winners of
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We exist to serve hospice patients in the communities where you live, to provide hope and compassionate care, ensuring they receive quality end of life care through the many therapies and extra services we offer: Nearly 50,000 hours of in-home relief services are provided annually to our patients’ families &
For the second year straight, Homeland Center received a perfect score from U.S News and World Report, receiving a 5.0 rating in the publication’s Best Nursing Homes 2017-18 released today and available at https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/pa/homeland-center-395475 The recognition comes as Homeland this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Established after the Civil War
CNA quality supervisor fills her job with love! Dawn Mason was hurrying through her day when a Homeland resident’s advice made her pause. “You’re going to be more than what you think you are if you just stop and look,” the resident said. Did that mean Mason wasn’t doing her
Joanna Kasian found a new life in America! From working on a family farm in Poland to finding love and raising a family in America, Joanna Kasian has lived a rich life. “I always have a story to tell,” says the current Homeland Center resident. Joanna was born in Poland
From adagio to scherzo, residents of Homeland Center enjoyed a real treat on the first day of November – an intimate performance from renowned Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra musicians led by Maestro Stuart Malina. The mini-concert was a sort of command performance, requested by residents as part of Homeland’s 150th anniversary
Caregivers who take good care of themselves are in a better position to take care of others. Caregiving is a meaningful and important role, but it’s often an around the clock job with multiple responsibilities, new demands, and challenges that leave little time for normal routines and self-care that are
