Brooks-Howell Home - The Facility, in a Nutshell
Brooks-Howell
Home, 266 Merrimon Avenue,
Asheville, NC 28801, Phone
828-253-6712
Brooks-Howell Home is owned and governed by United Methodist Women through Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. A local board directs the operation of the home under policies and administration of the Women's Division. An active auxiliary and other volunteers provide services, which enrich the lives of residents. Admission to Brooks-Howell is open to retirees of Women's Division, National Division, World Division, staff of Women's Division and others approved for residency. Majority of the residents are missionaries and deaconesses. A limited number of health care beds are available to persons who are not otherwise eligible.
Nancy Garrison is the Executive Director of the facility. Click on her name for her latest comments on Brooks-Howell Home, or to contact her.
Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, Asheville is the cultural and medical center for western North Carolina. Lake Junaluska Assembly, several churches and colleges are located nearby.
Videotape Available - To order the 12 minute Brooks-Howell videotape ($5.00 shipping), contact Jeannette Byrd or write to:
Attention: Jeannette Byrd
Brooks-Howell Home
266 Merrimon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Newsletter
Available
- Serendipitor is published at
least six times during the year. It is sponsored by the
Brooks-Howell Auxiliary and is written by and for residents,
staff and friends. It focuses on people and current happenings
here, features past and coming events, and points the way to
creative Christian living. Rate is $2 per year. Send
subscriptions to:
Serendipitor
266 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-1218
(Photo, right: Martha
Strunk and
Frances Burns, both of Brazil) Brooks-Howell is a HOME. Residents,
primarily deaconesses and missionaries, are a diverse and
stimulating group who have served God through service to others
around the world. They bring reflections of many cultures which
enhance life and activities in the community.
Independent living for singles and couples is available in one and two bedroom apartments, two room suites, single rooms, and a cottage. Each unit has been tastefully decorated by Brooks-Howell. Residents may bring personal furnishings which help them feel "at home."
Activities and programs are designed to maximize individual response and participation with leadership coming from a Residents' council and staff. Spiritual development, social activities and cultural events are planned into program opportunities.
(Photo: Nursing staff member with Edith
Curl, deaconess) Health care services, under the direction of
registered nurses and a medical director are recognized in the
community and by regulatory agencies as being excellent.
Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are available
in-house. Brooks-Howell's outreach ministry makes health care
beds available to persons who are not otherwise eligible for
residency.
Aqua Therapy Pool - The project that was begun in
October, 1998 is now completed.
The Covenant Window - The center of attention in our spacious new
chapel is the rose window, a glorious explosion of color.