In 1907, a group of concerned Christians under
the leadership of Hilda Baade, recognized the need to
serve the elderly population of their community and
founded the Norweigan Lutheran Bethesda Home
Assocation. Four years later, Bethesda Home was
opened at 2244 W. Haddon Avenue, Chicago, with 19
residents, all of whom had very limited means. The Home
underwent several expansions to its physical plant and
care services to accommodate an increasing population.
In 1925, a new
building was constructed on its present site at 2833 N.
Nordica Avenue, Chicago. Major renovation and expansion
programs in 1955, 1985 and 1990 enabled Bethesda Home to
provide care for approximately 180 residents within the
community.
The continuum of care at Bethesda Home
includes Independent Living, Assisted Living,
Intermediate and Skilled Nursing Care. Professional and
supportive services required to address the needs of
each resident are readily available either in-house or
through contractual arrangement. www.bethesdahome.com
Bethesda Home and Retirement Center
2833 Nordica Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634