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1920
The British Home was founded by the Daughters of the British Empire and other philanthropic organizations as a not-for-profit retirement home for elderly British immigrants residing in the United States. The British Home later opened its doors to welcome older adults of all nationalities, and today enjoys a diverse mix of residents from many different backgrounds.
1922
Samuel Insull, then President of Commonwealth Edison, donated ten acres of land that included an apple orchard, and is the site of the present-day campus of The British Home.
1924
The foundation stone was laid by Mrs. Julie Cooke Adams, the first President of our Board of Directors, who remained president for 35 years and later became a resident of The British Home.
1925
The British Home celebrated its grand opening with 24 original residents. In the early days, many employees also lived on campus. Employees and residents worked together to plant a vegetable garden and tend a chicken coop. Much of the fruit, vegetables and eggs were then used by employees in preparing meals for residents.
1952
The British Home opened its first "infirmary," for the purpose of serving the needs of residents who required closer supervision and nursing services either while temporarily recovering from an illness, or on a long-term basis.
1986
The British Home celebrated the campus addition of the Wye Valley Apartment building. Today Wye Valley offers 66 spacious and comfortable one and two-bedroom apartments for active, independent seniors. Other amenities at Wye Valley include an on-site hair salon, library, computer lab, commons room, transportation services and optional weekday buffet lunches.
1990
The British Home celebrated the addition of an on-site Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Our Health Care and Rehabilitation Center now offers 72 beds licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care, as well as Hospice Care and Medicare-Certified Rehabilitation Services.
1996
The British Home recognized the need for and founded our Staying at Home Program, to assist older adults who wish to remain in their own homes, with non-clinical companion services.
2003
The Woodlands, our assisted living residence opened. Named after the great wooded views from almost every window, The Woodlands boasts of 73 apartment homes that range in size from studios, deluxe studios, to one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities and services at The Woodlands include: two whirlpool spas, a fitness equipment room, hair salon, library, lounges on each floor, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and laundry services plus the provision for assistance with daily living activities if necessary.
2005
The British Home celebrated 85 years of service to older adults.
2006
The Active Living Center opened on The British Home campus. The Active
Living Center features nautilus fitness equipment and instruction for
residents and employees, an on-site Geriatrics Physician Clinic, and a new
therapy suite where physical, occupational and speech therapists work with
residents to improve strength and function. The Laurels Sheltered Care
residence was also renovated and reopened in 2006.
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