| 1912 |
Moshav Zkeinim Home
for the Aged Society is chartered, organized by a benevolent
society of 92 Orthodox women led by Rebecca Kemp Tigerman.
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| 1919 |
Herman Appleman donates
his home at 29th and Troost as the Michael Appleman Home
for Aged Jews. Twelve residents are served. |
| 1932 |
The Women’s Auxiliary
is formed. |
| 1933 |
The Appleman Home becomes
a charter member of the Jewish Welfare Federation. |
| 1948 |
Ground is broken for
a new home at 78th and Holmes. |
| 1950 |
September 3 is the ribbon-cutting
day of the Home of the Jewish Aged. Eighteen residents move
in. |
| 1954 |
Special Services unit is opened, increasing
capacity to 90 residents.
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| 1967 |
Name is changed to Jewish
Home for the Aged. |
| 1968 |
Capacity increased to 181 residents. Women's Auxiliary furnishes
and decorates the living room and adjoining terrace.
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| 1970 |
Name is changed to Jewish Geriatric and Convalescent Center, reflecting
expanded services offered. Sheltered Workshop established. |
| 1974 |
Adult Day
Health program established for seniors in the community. |
| 1978 |
Shalom Plaza
Apartments and Multi-Activity Senior Center is opened
with 125 apartments and full support services. |
| 1986 |
Alzheimer’s
care unit opened at Shalom Plaza. |
| 1987 |
Shalom Plaza
Apartments opened 65 additional units. |
| 1993 |
Outpatient
rehabilitation program established. |
| 1997 |
Village
Shalom sign at the new Overland Park location is unveiled.
Plans for Village Shalom are completed. |
| 1998 |
Community
broke ground for Village Shalom. |
| 2000 |
Village Shalom opened its doors to the community on June 20th. |
| 2005 |
Village
Shalom Celebrated 5 year anniversary. |
| 2007 |
Village Shalom is recognized by The Kansas Department on Aging as a PEAK (Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas nursing homes) Award winning community for their innovation in the culture of long-term care. |
