Resthaven Care Community

A Story of
Ministry & Mission

Meet Edgar

Edgar moved into The Warm Friend in 1993 where he quickly became an integral part of the community.  He readily participated in life-enrichment activities, from bus trips to playing the card game “Mexican Train.”  He was never married, but was blessed with many caring brothers and sisters, and with fellow residents who became like family.

When it became necessary for Edgar to move to Resthaven’s Care Center this year, friends and staff from The Warm Friend continued to visit him, striking up a conversation about the Detroit Tigers or challenging him to a game of checkers.

For Edgar and so many other residents, Resthaven provides the confidence and assurance that compassionate care and deep relationships will continue, regardless of issues of aging or financial limitations.  For over 66 years, we have served thousands of seniors with compassionate care, many to their life’s end.  It is how Resthaven defines and demonstrates its ministry.

We care…
• For those who need community, purpose, and meaning as they face physical challenges and loneliness,
• For those who can no longer afford the full cost of their care (over 70% of Care Center residents have total assets of less than $2,000),
• For those with memory loss; over 80% of Care Center residents experience some level of memory loss,
• For those who need affordable assisted living services or quality rehabilitation services following a fall, surgery or illness,
• For those who seek comfortable, safe accommodations and affordable medical care,
• And for those who need assistance so they can remain at home.

Resthaven’s Chaplain Leigh
and Resident Edgar

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Our long tradition of compassionate care comes at a cost. Contributions from our valued donors help to meet the necessary expenses for those unable to meet the full cost of their care. But contributions also support special life-enrichment activities, pastoral care, and extra staff attention to the individual needs and interests of each and every resident. We call it “resident-centered” care.

During this past year, Resthaven has made significant investments in its facilities, including the completion of Phase I of our Care Center expansion: the new entrance and lobby, chapel, café gathering area and rehabilitation center. We’ve been blessed by many leadership gifts to assist in these improvements, and will continue our fundraising efforts into 2013 as we complete Phase II.

While improved facilities have an important impact on the residents we serve, our need for support of operations -- the day-to-day care and nurturing of our residents -- continues.

Resthaven’s Mission to Seniors:
“To glorify God by providing a continuum of quality care and services that demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.”

Day in and day out, Resthaven’s staff work to fulfill its mission. From the nursing staff to the activities leaders to home care providers, we walk alongside seniors to nurture the body, mind, and spirit of those entrusted in our care.

As the area’s oldest faith-based, non-profit senior care community, Resthaven depends on the financial support of many individuals and organizations to continue its ministry and mission to seniors.
We ask all those who understand the challenges of the aging to invest in Resthaven so that we might invest in seniors who want and need the care and nurturing we provide.

Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to Resthaven to help us continue our mission of providing a continuum of quality care and services to seniors, like Edgar, with love and compassion.

You may donate on-line by clicking on the “Donate” link or by mailing a check payable to Resthaven to the Development Office, 9 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423.