Brenda Fazzolari keeps her door open. One day, a Homeland Center staff member walked past and said, “Hi, honey!” “That’s Miranda,” Brenda said. “Everybody’s very friendly here.” Brenda lives in
“Up, up, down, side to side.” Led by a fitness instructor, Homeland residents are doing a chair workout, but today, colorful disco lights spin around the Gathering Room. Residents happily
Sitting in the Homeland Center’s 1950s-themed diner, Andrea Fisher said some people see health care as a job, but Homeland staff stay for years because they “are here for the
Brenda Fazzolari keeps her door open. One day, a Homeland Center staff member walked past and said, “Hi, honey!” “That’s Miranda,” Brenda said. “Everybody’s very friendly here.” Brenda lives in a bright, neatly arranged skilled-care room decorated with family pictures
“Up, up, down, side to side.” Led by a fitness instructor, Homeland residents are doing a chair workout, but today, colorful disco lights spin around the Gathering Room. Residents happily wave glow sticks to 1970s classics, singing along to “American
Sitting in the Homeland Center’s 1950s-themed diner, Andrea Fisher said some people see health care as a job, but Homeland staff stay for years because they “are here for the residents.” At the next table, a staff member on break
Runners, walkers and families from across Central Pennsylvania are invited to participate in the 12th annual Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Rossmoyne Business Center, 5000 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg. The
Brenda Fazzolari keeps her door open. One day, a Homeland Center staff member walked past and said, “Hi, honey!” “That’s Miranda,” Brenda said. “Everybody’s very friendly here.” Brenda lives in a bright, neatly arranged skilled-care room decorated with family pictures and devotional images. There, she banters with staff, dutifully performs
“Up, up, down, side to side.” Led by a fitness instructor, Homeland residents are doing a chair workout, but today, colorful disco lights spin around the Gathering Room. Residents happily wave glow sticks to 1970s classics, singing along to “American Pie” and spelling out the letters of “YMCA.” It was
Sitting in the Homeland Center’s 1950s-themed diner, Andrea Fisher said some people see health care as a job, but Homeland staff stay for years because they “are here for the residents.” At the next table, a staff member on break said, “I’m down with that. Today’s my 28th anniversary here.”
Runners, walkers and families from across Central Pennsylvania are invited to participate in the 12th annual Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Rossmoyne Business Center, 5000 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg. The annual event offers community members a meaningful way to remember
As a little girl, Jessica Budd was walking through the halls of Homeland to visit her great-grandmother. “Mom, this is what I want to do when I grow up,” she told her mother. “I want to work here. I want to work in a place like this.” This year, Jess
“Welcome to our home away from home.” That’s how Dan Barber greets visitors to his comfortably arranged personal care suite. Since he and his wife, Carolyn, have moved to Homeland Center, they’ve enjoyed the people and even bring their own family to activities. “We’re happy here,” says Dan. “Everyone’s so
At Homeland, titles and job descriptions don’t matter when a resident has a problem. If someone’s TV is stuck on the wrong channel, a Homeland staffer will step up, said housekeeper Christine McClucas “The employees are friendly, and they will help you if you need help,” Christine said. “It doesn’t
David McBride first showed his artwork at Homeland Center in 2019. This year, he jumped at the chance to exhibit his pieces again. “I was so pleased to come back out here and hang stuff again; it was nutty,” he said. “If one person sees it and likes one of
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
