Affiliations
The Lutheran Home of Southbury is a program of Lutheran Social Services (LSS). As a member of the LSS family of programs, the Lutheran Home embraces the LSS mission: “In response to Christ’s love, LSS serves and cares for people in need.” LSS administers more than 60 programs in the six New England states. Through this affiliation, the Lutheran Home of Southbury is also part of Lutheran Services of America, the nationwide network of Lutheran social ministry organizations that constitutes the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. LSA serves one of every 50 people in this country at some period during their lifetime. In addition, LHS is a member of the Connecticut Association of Not-for-profit Providers For the Aging and its national affiliate, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
The Lutheran Home of Southbury is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association as a Connecticut pioneer for having certified 100% of staff in dementia care and for maintaining this level of dementia expertise every year. The Lutheran Home of Southbury has implemented the Evercare Advantage Medicare Program, which offers specialized preventative healthcare to residents receiving long-term care in skilled nursing facilities.
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