Our Home

Independent Living with Personalized Care

Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home offers a unique blend of independent living and personalized care in our adult care home. With bright, spacious rooms featuring private baths and lovely views, residents enjoy comfort and privacy. Our comprehensive services include personal care, medication assistance, transportation, delicious meals, and vibrant activities.

Residents can maintain independence while receiving the care they need, whether self-propelling in a wheelchair or requiring a walker. With reserved parking for residents' cars and amenities like on-site salon services and monthly massages, we prioritize comfort, convenience, and a vibrant community atmosphere for all our residents.

OUR STORY

The Thanksgiving Hospital Legacy

The Home traces its roots to the Civil War era with the opening of the Thanksgiving Hospital, founded in 1868 post-Civil War, symbolizing gratitude. In 1928, significant changes unfolded: patient care moved to what is now Bassett Healthcare, while the establishment transitioned into a retirement home. To honor Judge Ulysses Welch and his wife's patronage, it was renamed The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home. This pivotal year marked a new chapter, blending gratitude with dedication to serving the elderly in our community.

Generous support enabled the construction of a new facility, commemorated in April 2004 with a Gala Re-dedication. Today, residents, families, and staff enjoy the stately yet modern Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home.

Our Mission

The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home is dedicated to the principle that as we age, we are entitled to personal attention, specialized care, and, above all, the opportunity to continue our lives with dignity and meaning.

A Tale of Dedication

Founders' family members continue to serve on the Board of Directors, upholding Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home's legacy. Their commitment ensures longevity and excellence. Historical ties and future vision unite, strengthening resources and enriching our beloved community.

Embracing Freedom and Flexibility

Our residents enjoy the freedom to come and go as they please, whether it's driving their own car or going on vacation. Be a part of a vibrant community and feel at home with our exceptional services and environment. Our beautifully appointed and inviting home fosters a sense of community where residents can connect, socialize, and feel truly at home.

Our History

From its humble beginnings as the Thanksgiving Hospital in the post-Civil War era to its transformation into The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home, our history is woven with compassion and dedication. Through trials and triumphs, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to serving the elderly with respect and dignity. Today, we continue to honor our legacy by providing a nurturing environment where residents can thrive and create new memories.

1928

Thanksgiving Hospital transitions to Bassett Healthcare, becoming The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home.

2002

Residents relocate to The Otesaga Resort for renovations; 2003: Fire destroys, leading to generous rebuild.

2004

Gala Re-dedication marks return of residents to new Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home.

Officers

President: Jane Forbes Clark

Secretary Andrew R. Marietta

Directors

James Bordley IV, MD
Jane Forbes Clark
Stephen M. Duff
Bertine C. McKenna, Ph.D., F.A.C.H.E
Karen T. Streck
Ellen Leary Coccoma
Rebecca Weil
Chris L. Kjolhede, M.D., MPH
John Ryland
Elizabeth Redd MD