Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home has been serving the community since 1883, starting out as a home for the aged and indigent elderly, founded by Methodist Church members, and it's kept its mission of offering care and comfort to everybody regardless of religious preference, race, , age, handicaps, national origin, or source of payment, with a not-for-profit, non-sectarian approach. The facility moved to a sunny, modern, four-story building in 1976 and now has 120 beds with a staff of 150, providing skilled nursing care and adult day care services in a peaceful, landscaped setting. Residents know there's privacy with double and single rooms, each with a private sink and toilet, and folks can bring TVs, radios, telephones, and other personal belongings. You'll find plenty of space with spacious lounges on every floor for activities and socializing, and there's a bright dining room where residents can celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, enjoying freshly cooked meals supervised by a licensed dietitian.
For activities, the place offers arts and crafts, movies, concerts, games, outdoor barbecues, and community outings like concerts and picnics, plus a lovely outdoor patio to enjoy the weather. The Brown Memorial Chapel inside hosts regular Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish religious services and activities, staying true to its Methodist Episcopal Church origins while welcoming all. The facility supports residents' voices through a Residents' Council for suggestions and concerns, and features amenities such as a library and a beauty parlor/barber shop. There's live entertainment, and the music and memory program seeks to support residents' well-being.
Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home has a history tied to a 1924 Austin Organ Company organ with features like a Balanced Swell Pedal, Crescendo Pedal, and Sforzando Pedal, combination pistons, and special stops and couplers, found in the chapel, a real treat for music lovers and a nod to its long history. On the medical side, the home provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for the elderly, debilitated, and chronically ill, with all kinds of therapies - physical, speech, occupational, and music - led by caring therapists, and medical, dental, and podiatric services available through attending physicians, a medical director, and consultants. The home is fully equipped for those recovering from stroke, major surgeries, or accidents, and takes pride in comprehensive rehabilitation and chronic care, including a modern, full-service dialysis center for kidney disease and dialysis needs, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and therapies that exceed regulatory requirements. It holds a Five Star rating for nursing care services and continues to expand to meet the growing needs of elderly care in Brooklyn. The BUMCH Towers provides additional housing options to help foster community. Overall, this is a place aiming for dignity, service, and compassion for each resident, and has been doing so for generations.
