Dear Friends,
It may not come as a surprise that the senior living industry continues to face challenges in staffing and reimbursement, which have resulted in facilities reducing their capacity and/or closure. Unfortunately, these changes have resulted in longer hospital stays and difficulties finding placements for those in need.
On a positive note, Pennsylvania recently approved a 17.5% increase to Medical Assistance reimbursement, the first in nearly 10 years. Still, while this increase is desperately needed, many long term care facilities will continue to struggle to maintain high staffing ratios and to improve their facilities.
During these times, it’s more important than ever that the Reformed Presbyterian Home (RP Home) continues to serve its mission—providing quality care and a supportive living environment. We are blessed in that we’re able to continue to serve older adults and provide for those in need. More than 75% of RP Home’s population receives funding from Medical Assistance or RP Home’s Gracious Giving, Grateful Living Fund, which is dedicated to benevolent care. In 2022, RP Home provided over $2 million in free and uncompensated financial support.
Finally, supporters like you ensure that we can continue to provide a safe and compassionate home to those who are otherwise unable to afford it. RP Home strives to provide an individualized supportive environment that maximizes each resident’s physical, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being. Given our history as a Christian organization, we feel it is imperative to support everyone in their spiritual needs. To provide this support Shane Helton, Director of Spiritual Care and Church Outreach, has met with our residents to discuss their religious preferences, interest in participating in prayer groups and other services, questions in the matter of faith, how their religious beliefs may affect the resident’s care decisions, and if they request input or support from their religious or spiritual leader. The McElhattan Foundation has also provided initial funding to enhance our end of life and spiritual program. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have raised $285,000 towards our $500,000 goal to make this renovation possible. If you would like to support this campaign, donations are accepted on our website (rphome.org/capital-campaign) or by check (written to the Reformed Presbyterian Home and designated to the Capital Campaign).
We are truly grateful for the financial generosity and time of our donors, mission partners, and volunteers. Their contributions make it possible for RP Home to deliver quality care and a supportive living environment. With their help, and yours, we will continue to serve our community and mission in 2023 and beyond.
Sincerely,
Cara D. Todhunter, MA CCC/SLP, NHA, MPM
Executive Director