Celebrating Stories
Grandparents celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss. Pianists and painters. Survivors of the Great Depression. Honored war veterans. Grandmothers who bake the perfect apple pie. Gardeners who grow beautiful peonies. The lives of elders are rich in history and knowledge, and our community is home to decades of experiences, millions of memories and several lifetimes of learning.
At Nazareth Home, we are touched and inspired daily by our residents and their rich stories. We’re grateful that they’ve allowed us to learn and grow from their experiences and their commitment. We continue to serve so they may continue to write their own stories.
It’s an honor to care for those who have cared for us, and a privilege to provide a place where elders can age with dignity and grace. When you give to Nazareth Home, you’re improving the quality of life for people as they age.
“Gifts are important to Nazareth Home for many reasons but it’s mainly about affirming the lives of the elders who live here and providing an environment where they can thrive,” said Director of Development Michael Buckman.
Nazareth Home’s Hospitality Fund supports our healing ministry. Gifts to this fund assist operations, including our services and programs, and allow us to create an empowering environment where elders can live and enjoy life. You can learn more about our Hospitality Fund here.
Your gift, in any amount, will enrich the lives of elders in countless ways, and support our vision of person-centered care, focusing on each individual’s needs, preferences and abilities. With your help, we provide a home where each elder’s story is celebrated. Thank you for your generosity!
At Nazareth Home, we believe in a person-centered healing ministry, and so do our employees. This is not just a job; it is their passion. Our staff serve, love, respect and provide a helping hand to an aging generation. The work they do at Nazareth Home is treasured and life-affirming. Our staff is called to care for others; therefore, we must care for our staff.
Camaraderie and communication among staff members builds lasting and trusting relationships, leading to improved happiness and productivity. To spark conversations, we have a large world map where staff and elders pin where they were born, have visited and lived. Many lively discussions occur around the map. It’s a great interactive way for staff to engage and learn more about each other and the elders.
We have also joined the movement, #BeGolden, through our partner, Catholic Charities of Louisville. This is a national campaign to bring the Golden Rule back to our communities. Part of living the Golden Rule is empathy and putting oneself in someone else’s shoes, including immigrants, which we have the pleasure of working with each day at Nazareth Home. It’s a message of unity, civility and empathy. As a reminder to #BeGolden, photos of the staff’s shoes are being made into a mosaic which will be displayed at Nazareth Home.
It has been said that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. And at Nazareth Home we know this to be true. We see it every day with our employees and the innovative, compassionate care they provide to the elders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In Kentucky, 15.5%* of adults age 65+ are affected by heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and Nazareth Home is raising awareness to help prevent heart disease and increase knowledge of its effects.
At Nazareth Home, our person-centered approach is carried over into our activities. We create an environment based on compassionate caring and stimulating activities that enhance elders’ spiritual and emotional needs.
Nazareth Home has been recognized for their excellence in care by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Nazareth Home and Nazareth Home Clifton were two among the top four skilled-nursing facilities in the Louisville area awarded a Medicare bonus by CMS for reducing hospital readmission rates.
