FRANKENMUTH, DECEMBER 5, 2011 — Lutheran Homes of Michigan dedicated its new Lutheran Home Care building this morning. The building, located at 100 Mayer Rd., was the former home of Frankenmuth Travel. Purchased in July, the building has undergone significant structural, mechanical and cosmetic changes. Lutheran Homes of Michigan has worked with architect Dan Walter and general contractor Gilmour Construction to oversee the renovation and upgrade of the building. Nuechterlein Electric and Schreiner Mechanical performed electric and mechanical services. Other contractors included Worden’s Interiors for flooring and window treatments, and Facility Matrix for all of the furnishings.

The 8,355-square-foot facility will house all three divisions of Lutheran Home Care, including Home Health Care, Personal Assistance and Hospice of Hope. In addition, it will be home to the Aging Enriched Network, a resource center for seniors and their caregivers. The facility will serve as a home base for nearly 140 employees, including daily office staff, registered nurses, physical therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, certified nurse aides, personal assistances and chaplains.

“This is an exciting time for Lutheran Homes of Michigan,” says David M. Gehm, CEO and president of LHM. “We continue to look forward to the ever-changing landscape of caring for an aging population — and will do so with excellent quality care. Our growth is reflective of our commitment to serving seniors and their caregivers.”

Lutheran Home Care has experienced significant growth with a 100-percent growth in Home Health and 150-percent growth in Hospice of Hope services. Lutheran Home Care’s Personal Assistance division has opened additional branches in Alpena, Monroe and Clinton Township in the past 12 months with more to follow. Frankenmuth will continue to serve as the central office as growth continues.

Home care services are the fastest growing segment of the senior services market, with an ever increasing number of seniors wanting to stay in their own homes as long as possible. “The aging of the baby boomers will only increase the demand for these high quality, needed services,” says Lynn Zuellig, chief operating officer of home and community-based services.

The project was financed through Church Extension Fund–The Michigan District LCMS.

For more than a 100 years, Lutheran Homes of Michigan has been providing services to seniors and their caregivers. Grounded in faith and dedicated to helping seniors and their caregivers embrace an aging enriched experience, Lutheran Homes of Michigan champions dignity and self-respect at every stage of senior life. Headquartered in Frankenmuth, Mich., LHM has nearly 1,000 employees across the state. Each year, LHM serves more than 4,000 seniors, clients, caregivers and family members through its continuum of services in the home, as well as in independent, assisted-living and skilled care residences across Michigan.