Over 130 Years of Care and Commitment
Holland Home was founded in 1892 by Reverend Adrian Kriekard of the Third Reformed Church and a small group of faithful individuals wanting to provide comfort and shelter for elderly members of their congregations. Located on the corner of Michigan Street and College Avenue, the facility opened its doors to eight men and women, and many more soon followed. By 1912, Fulton Manor opened its doors. By 1922, Holland Home had committed to providing continuous care for its residents.
As the first registered Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the state, Holland Home has grown into three welcoming campuses—Breton Woods, Raybrook and Fulton Manor—as well as dedicated rehabilitation and memory care facilities. Holland Home has also expanded its family of services, which today includes Faith Hospice and Atrio Home Care.
Today, Holland Home is one of Michigan’s largest nonprofit providers of senior services. Continuing its dedication to its community, Holland Home employs over 1,100 people and cares for more than 2,500 souls daily, each day, living our mission to fulfill God’s calling to serve others.
When you think back, 1892, going from taking care of eight people to serving over 4,000 a day, and think of all the trials and tribulations they went through, the multiple wars, the Great Depression, and yet they flourished. And Holland Home is what it is today based on their sacrifice.
—Mina Breuker
OUR TIMELINE
Explore the major events in our history.
1892
Holland Union Benevolent Association
Holland Union Benevolent Association is formed. The Barnard Estate is purchased for first facility. First residents take occupancy at “Het Eerste Huis,” or “the Holland Home.”
1894
First Expansion
The first facility expands, allowing for a total of 48 residents.
1912
Fulton Manor Opens
Fulton Manor opens at 1450 East Fulton Street.
1917
Second Expansion
Fulton Manor expands to accommodate 83 residents.
1922
Commit to Life Care
Holland Home commits to “life care” for its residents.
1992
100th Anniversary
Holland Home celebrates its 100th anniversary. Governor John Engler signs a “Certificate of Special Tribute” for Holland Home. Mayor John H. Logie declares the week of March 29, 1992, “Holland Home Week.” Holland Home introduces its new logo. A generous donation by Jay and Lois Mol funds the construction of the Verblaauw Alzheimer’s Center at Fulton Manor opens.
1998
Raybrook Homes Opens
Raybrook Homes opens, offering a new level of independent living in triplex and fourplex homes with attached garages. A donation by the Van Andel family funds the Van Andel Pavilion to help patients with Alzheimer’s. Through a donation from the Mol family, the Lendick Center is constructed at Fulton Manor to accommodate memory care patients in an assisted living setting. Rehab Dimensions moves to Breton Manor and is incorporated as a subsidiary of Holland Home.
2001
23-Bed Grace Center
Four apartments are added to Raybrook Estates II following the move of the corporate office. Brown Manor is sold. The Peter C. and Pat Cook Hospice Center, previously at Breton Manor, is founded. Breton Manor is renovated, allowing for the care of a total of 73 residents. The 23-bed Grace Center is opened at Fulton Manor for midstage memory care patients.
2002
Mission Statement
Holland Home’s new mission statement is revealed:
In fulfilling God’s calling to serve others, we will
- Serve with love and compassion.
- Commit to excellence.
- Follow Christ’s teachings and example in all we do.
Phase I of Breton Terrace, composed of 81 apartment homes and a community center, is completed. Construction begins on the south wing of Breton Terrace.
2005
Trillium Woods
Trillium Woods, new hospice residence center, breaks ground. New Cook Center addition opens on the Raybrook campus. Raybrook Estates III opens across from the Raybrook campus, adding 40 independent living apartments. Raybrook Chapel is renovated. Residents move into Breton Terrace’s north and east wings. Hospice of Holland Home is renamed Faith Hospice. The new 20-bed Faith Hospice residence center, Trillium Woods, is dedicated.
2009
Second Wing at Breton Ridge
Masterpiece Living, a cutting-edge wellness initiative developed by the Mayo Clinic, the University of Michigan and other experts on aging, is launched at Breton Woods. The program has been designed to help residents “live better longer.” Holland Home adopts its current logo and launches a new website. Breton Ridge opens a second wing with 48 additional independent living apartments. Holland Home opens In-Home Helpers, which is subsequently renamed Helpers of Holland Home.