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September 13, 1906, Sister
Kristin Monson opened"Iowa Lutheran Home for the
Aged" or what was commonly referred to as
the "Old Peoples
Home" of Madrid, Ia. Temporarily housed in
rented quarters, the Home could only accomodate a
few guests.
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In May, 1908, ground was
broken for a 100' x 32' facility that could provide
care for 28 persons.
Since then, Iowa Lutheran Home has gone through many transitions, including a fire
that destroyed the Home in January 1948, forcing
residents and staff to relocate to Camp Dodge. In
November of that same year, ground was broken for a
new facility.
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Reorganization in the '70's changed a strictly Lutheran Home to an ecumenical organization with support from 26 area churches. This monumental step has allowed us to open the door to greater numbers of individuals who depend on our care. Today
The Madrid Home Communities is an award-winning 175-bed care facility providing long and short-term care for various ages. Attached to the main building (#6) is several Garden Apartments (#4) which offer the features and benefits of the facility while maintaining an independent lifestyle.
Grisby Court (#3) was added to offer complete independent living to those who were looking ahead to their future needs.
The Madrid Home Communities have added two
more campus in recent years. The
Cedars Assisted Living,(#10) also in
Madrid and Ballard
Creek Community (#11) also
an assisted living facility in Huxley, Ia.
On September 4th 2006, the Madrid Home Communities celebrated 100 years of service to the community and it's residents.
In October 2006, Golden Terrace Apartments (#7) a low income elderly housing campus was added to the Madrid Home Communities family.
Although many things have changed, the basic
philosophy behind Madrid Home Communities remains the same: Serving you with Christian Compassion!
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