Frequently
Asked Questions
Who owns and operates Bethesda Home?
Bethesda Home is proud to be a community-minded,
independent, locally owned and operated non-profit
for all of our 100+-year history. A not-for-profit
Illinois corporation, Norwegian Lutheran Bethesda
Home Association, Inc., owns and operates Bethesda
Home. A volunteer Board of Directors guides business
affairs. The Chief Executive Officer oversees
daily operations, and experienced staff manage
various departments.
How does one apply for admission into
Bethesda Home?
You may acquire an admissions information packet
by calling, e-mailing, or stopping by Bethesda
Home. We encourage you to review the materials,
then call to arrange for a tour of Bethesda Home.
Or, if you are ready to apply, click here to download
a copy of our admissions application.
Do I need to be Lutheran to live here?
No. Our residents and staff adhere to many different
denominations and faiths. We are proud of this
diversity and Bethesda Home does not discriminate
in any way. Worship services are interdenominational
and open to anyone who wishes to participate.
May I furnish my own room at Bethesda?
Yes. Although Sheltered Care rooms are furnished
with a bed and dresser, a treasured curio cabinet
or special lounge chair will help a new resident
feel at home. Intermediate and Skilled Care rooms
are furnished with a bed, wardrobe and nightstand.
Residents often bring pictures, pillows, afghans
or other decorative items that make their surroundings
more home-like and cheerful. Health Care Center
residents are also encouraged to personalize their
rooms with similar items.
May I use a TV, radio or other electrical
appliance in my room?
Yes. Televisions and radios are welcomed and a
central antennae hook-up is provided for improved
TV reception. Because of concern for resident
safety, however, other appliances such as hot
plates or coffee pots are not permitted in the
Health Care Center.
When can my friends and family visit?
Visitors are welcome at any time as long as the
resident's wishes are observed, including regard
for his or her personal schedule. Guests should
sign the guest register in the front lobby and
wear an identification badge during their visit.
The front lobby is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. daily.
Admissions Application
Click
here to download the Admissions Application Form
(PDF)
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