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Congregations opening facilities to the public.

J Greene

    Modern Healthcare
    |June 22, 1992
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    Roman Catholic congregations are exploring cost-effective solutions for elder care. Opening religious retirement facilities to the public can reduce costs and enhance services for sisters.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Healthcare Management
    • Religious Studies

    Background:

    • Growing long-term care needs for aging religious sisters present financial challenges.
    • Traditional models for religious retirement facilities require innovative solutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore cost-effective strategies for religious congregations to meet retirement care needs.
    • To evaluate the impact of opening facilities to the public on retirement costs and services.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Louis.
    • Examination of the strategy of opening congregation-owned retirement and nursing facilities to private-paying residents.

    Main Results:

    • Opening facilities to the public can lower retirement costs for religious congregations.
    • This strategy allows for the expansion and improvement of services offered within these facilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Opening religious retirement and nursing facilities to the private-paying public is a viable strategy for financial sustainability.
    • This approach can enhance the quality of care and services for both religious sisters and the general public.

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