Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation

History

Hillcrest Nursing Home opened in June 1963 with a mixture of 23 private and semi-private rooms. Through the years, Hillcrest has undergone several renovations and additions through the generous support of donors. The Lorene Jennings Wing in 1968, Wrightstone Wing in 1976, and the Cashen Wing in 1982 created a 99 licensed bed facility. In 1989, a spacious front living room was added.

A $1.9 million addition and renovation in 1996 increased the beds to 120, which included a new Special Care Unit for Alzheimer's residents and a Heavy Care Unit. An upgrade to the kitchen, a new activities area and sun porch were also included. In October 2000, the Hidden Pines Assisted Living community was completed with ten apartments, a 14 person occupancy. Little Folks Chilcare Center opened in September 1997 and is now licensed for 45 children. The renovated dining room was completed in 2002. Today, Hillcrest is a dual-certified Medicare/Medicaid Skilled Care facility with 140 dedicated employees.

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8th Annual "Night on the Hill"

Join us for an entertaining event, October 2010. Enjoy a musical performance, decadent desserts, refreshments and a silent auction to support the Foundation. For tickets or to receive information about this fundraising evening contact Denise Ringenberg at308-345-4600 or foundation@hillcrestnh.org.

Hillcrest Homegrown

The scholarship/tuition reimbursement programs at Hillcrest were updated in 2009 to create a new program - Hillcrest Homegrown. The foundation will provide $5,000 for students pursuing their Registered Nursing Degree and $2,000 for Licensed Practical Nurses. Funding was increased with $35,000 donated by Martin & Wanda Thompson. Prvious gifts have been received from the Andy & Geri Anderson Endowment Fund through the McCook Community Foundation and the Orvil D. Gray estate to build the fund. This generosity enables Hillcrest employees to further their education. Additional gifts are welcomed to help establish a permanent fund for staff education. We believe in "growing our own" through Hillcrest Homegrown.

New Endowment Formed

An anonymous gift of $12,500 was received at the end of 2008 to create an endowment for Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation at the McCook Community Foundation. The earnings will be used annually by the Foundation to further the mission of "Investing in All Generations Served by Hillcrest." Additional endowment gifts can be added to this fund which will not spend its principal.

Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation Legacy Society

Become a part of the Legacy Society by including Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation in your will or in any type of planned giving. This will automatically make you a member of the Legacy Society. You will be recognized at our Annual Event, have your name listed in our publications and you & your family will receive a special award to acknowledge your generosity. Contact your financial advisor (financial planner, lawyer, or accountant) and ask for help in establishing a charitable gift. There are many ways to give a gift: will, stocks, retirement plans, and life insurance. Several donors have already chosen Hillcrest to be a part of the LEGACY. Our membership list includes:

Wilma Cohen Estate	Orvil & Clara Gray Estate
Don & Alice Harpst and Family	Agnes O'Hare Estate
Otto W. Nilsson	Catherine Rose Estate
Margaret Rose Estate	Martin & Wanda Thompson
Willard W. & Mildred H. Troutwine Estate	Myatt Volentine Estate