Landis Homes Celebrates 45 Years of Serving

February 18, 2009
Message for the anniversary of Landis Homes first day of operation.

Anniversaries provide a wonderful opportunity to look back with gratitude for God's presence with us in the journey of life. On February 18, 2009 Landis Homes celebrates our 45th anniversary of welcoming our first residents. We are very grateful for God's direction over the years. We deeply appreciate the vision of our founders. We value the passion for Christ-centered community that has been expressed by the residents, family, staff, volunteers and congregations.

During this 45th Anniversary Year, we also can reflect over our history and see other mileposts along the way that have contributed significantly to who we are today. Below is a list of other anniversaries that we are observing this year. For example, 40 years ago in March, 1969, we opened Dogwood as Healthcare. Thirty years ago in June, 1979 the decision was made to form a Resident's Association and Council. Twenty years ago in August, 1989, we opened our first Adult Day Services center. Fifteen years ago the Caring Fund was established with encouragement of residents Francis and Elsie Harvey to help fund the cost of benevolent care. Five years ago we opened the Children's Learning Center in November, 2004, and the energy and laughter of children continue to bless the community life at Landis Homes.

~Larry Zook

Read the News Release for February 18, 2009

Chronology of Events

Significant Anniversaries in 2009

40 Years
March 10, 1969 - Dogwood opened as healthcare

30 Years
June 7, 1979 - Decision to form Resident's Association and Council
September 29, 1979 - Grandview opened as residential living

20 Years
June 13, 1989 - Forney tract purchased
August 1, 1989 - Eden West Adult Day Services opened

15 Years
January 1994 - Caring Fund established to help fund cost of benevolent care
July 1994 - Accredited by Continuing Care Accreditation Commission

10 Years
1999 - Cedar Renovation and conversion to Personal Care

5 Years
March 2004 - Renovated Dogwood Commons open, including café, gift shop and hair salon
November 1, 2004 - Children's Learning Center opens
December 2004- Person centered care Initiative begun

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Complete Landis Homes Chronology

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