These funds were held until 1947, when the Rose Anna Hughes Presbyterian Home was opened in downtown Louisville.
The motto of this original home was “A Home is made of hearts and souls, and the love of the people who live there. When lived devotedly and sacrificially by each member Home becomes the blossom of which heaven is the fruit.”
From this generous beginning, the communities of Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky have developed and expanded to four homes throughout the state for the purpose of serving older adults. Through the years, other faithful friends and families within the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. have joined this ministry of providing compassionate care and service to older adults.
A timeline of significant events in the history of Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky.
In 1882, Rose Anna Hughes designates funds to be held in trust in her will.
In 1946, the Synod of Kentucky of the Presbyterian Church accepts a gift from the Haskins family which provides balance needed to open a home for widows.
In 1947, Rose Anna Hughes Presbyterian Home opens in Haskins-Herrington building in downtown Louisville.
In 1962, the Synod of Kentucky of the Presbyterian Church concludes its study of housing needs for the elderly with a decision to establish a “Presbyterian Home for Senior Citizens, Inc.”
In 1966, Westminster Terrace Home for Senior Citizens opens in Louisville.
In 1975, Westminster Terrace Health Care Center opens on the Louisville campus.
In 1981, Westminster Terrace Home assumes management contract to operate the Rose Anna Hughes Home. Discussions take place to consolidate the two Homes on one campus and strengthen the mission of serving the elderly throughout the state.
In 1985 Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky, Inc. is formed and covenant relationships are established with each of the Presbyteries. Construction of the new building of Rose Anna Hughes was begins.
In 1986, Helmwood Retirement Village opens in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
In 1987, the new Rose Anna Hughes opens and the former property on St. James.
In 1990, Presbyterian Homes and Services Foundation, Inc. is established.
In 1993, Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky assumes management responsibilities for the Presbyterian Health Center at Phelps, Kentucky.
In 1995, Presbyterian Health Center at Phelps is purchased and renamed Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center.
In 2001, Cedar Creek Assisted Living opens in Pikeville, Kentucky.
