Bethesda Lutheran Communities history

In 1906, the organization had grown to serve 14 people, but lost its lease.

Having outgrown its Milwaukee location, the organization returned to Watertown in 1909, where the first permanent building was located on farmland along the banks of the Rock River.

In 1977, the first Bethesda group home was established in Maryville, Missouri.

In 1985, a vision for a continuum of care was recognized and Bethesda Parkside Apartments were established.

In recognition of its broadened role in producing outreach materials and services beyond its single location in Watertown, Bethesda's Board of Directors made the decision in 1992 to change the name of the organization to Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.

In 1993, its name was changed to Parkside Retirement Community.

In 1997, Bethesda Towne Square was opened to provide assisted living services and to meet the need for services between our nursing facility and retirement community.

In 2001, Bethesda Home completed a renovation project to provide 86 private rooms.

In 2004, Bethesda opened a new corporate headquarters building.

Bethesda In-Home Community Services started providing care for people in their home environment in 2008.

In 2009, the NCRC gave way to the Bethesda Institute, which has become the primary outreach division of Bethesda Lutheran Communities.

The Adult Day Health Center opened in November 2014 and provides customized care to stay at home longer.