Our History
Morrow Home’s history: Humble beginnings to beautiful growth
Over 100 years ago, Miss Mary Morrow donated a house to care for the elderly who had no home of their own. Established in memory of Mary’s parents, Judge Joseph and Olive Morrow, Morrow Home has been serving seniors around the clock, every day of the year, ever since.
“How grateful I am to see that my heartfelt desire to care for the elderly is still happening at the Morrow Home! The torch has been passed on to many willing hands and Morrow Home Community has grown by leaps and bounds!”
Morrow home history Over the years
1917
Morrow Home’s first house serves 12 individuals who have no home of their own. Over time, two other adjacent homes are added.
1938
A new three-story brick facility provides a place where residents can live and receive care.
1957-1993
Morrow Home grows substantially through additions to the 1937 building, providing modern rooms that serve as “home” to our residents.
1963
Chapel is added to enhance the spiritual lives of our residents.
1988
A new nursing home dining room, full basement, laundry, kitchen and enclosed courtyard is constructed.
1994
Homestead, 24 independent living apartments with services, opens from the remodeled nursing home area. It is later approved for assisted living
2001
Parkview, 22 independent living apartments with services, is constructed on the bank of Beaver Creek.
2005
Marycrest opens with 24 assisted living apartments.
2006
“Meals in Motion” begins offering weekday noon meals delivered to seniors in the community.
2009
Supporters of Morrow Home Auxiliary open “Mary Morrow’s Attic,” a resale shop located at 332 S. Black River St. in Sparta. All proceeds are directed to Morrow Home and community members in need.
2010
Bridgepath, 28 advanced assisted living apartments with memory care, is constructed to serve the elderly who have dementia or more advanced aging needs.
2012
The Bev Meissner Rehab Wing serves residents who need short-term care before returning home.
2020
Morrow Home breaks ground to expand and rebuild older buildings on campus.
2021
Morrow Home moves current residents from Homestead Assisted Living Apartments to Creekside Assisted Living Apartments. With the age of Homestead Assisted Living, it is razed in Fall of 2021.
Morrow Home builds and opens a new 15‑unit transitional care facility with private dining and a new chapel to serve seniors needing short-term rehabilitation.
2024
Morrow Home breaks ground to expand the Bridgepath building.