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A DECADE OF NOTETen Great ThingsABOUT THE 2010s AT BRCLooking back at the past year is instructive. But looking back several years puts thingsinto a broader perspective, allowing us to see not only how far we have come but whatadvances have been most important. For BRC, 2019 capped a decade of growth thatlays the foundation for even more good things in the years to come.1Nursing Households Set the StandardBRC is a national leader in redefining excellence in long term care, doing away with the “institutional” nursinghome model and instead creating households with person-centered support provided by teams includinghousehold coordinators and homemakers. In 2013, ground was broken for the Huffman Health Centerexpansion and renovation, and the first residents moved in the next year. Now, BRC Nursing Households arerecognized both nationally and locally for the quality of care our residents experience. See page 13.2Claiming our IdentityBRC is intentional about articulating who we are and what is important. Rolling out our “Energy for Life”brand and vibrant new visual identity in 2013 was only one step. The team culture which emerged with thetransition to nursing households has taken hold in every corner of our community. New mission and visionstatements were developed in 2017. And we continue to be intentional about defining and fostering our culture,most recently through the Fill the Cup initiative. See page 17.3Graced Through PhilanthropyEvery gift to the Foundation counts. They really add up, amounting over the past decade to an astounding$16,703,081. We successfully completed two campaigns—Advancing the Vision, which in 2014 surpassedits $4 million goal for the construction and renovation of the Huffman Health Center, and the BuildingConnections Campaign which blew past its $3 million goal in 2018, helping to fund renovations and newconstruction for Assisted Living. See page 18.4Spiritual Life and Pastoral CareBRC celebrated the 30th anniversary of the beautiful Lantz Chapel in 2018. With the support of the PastoralCare Fund and the historically close affiliation with Church of the Brethren, BRC chaplains continue to offerloving spiritual support for residents, families, and team members. In 2019, with the support of generousdonors Carolyn and Wallace Hatcher, we launched a clinical pastoral education center at BRC to providemulti-disciplinary spiritual care training. See page 16.4 DECADE OF NOTE
550: A Significant MilestoneIn 2015, BRC reached the half century mark and celebrated throughout the year. Fifty years since itsfounding, the community had significantly expanded the number of people it serves, levels of support offered,and physical campus. But despite growth, the community remains warm, welcoming, and personal. The valuesof compassion, innovation, and stewardship—woven into the fiber of our identity since 1965—continue to beour foundation and our strength.6Residents on the GoIn the 2010s, opportunities expanded for BRC residents to travel and enjoy life outside of our campus. Villageresidents enjoyed day trips, group travel, and cruises. In 2016, funding from the Bridgewater Home Auxiliarymade possible the purchase of new buses fully equipped with state-of-the-art seating and capacity for all needs.These buses became our newest asset in providing life-changing activities for Nursing and AL residents. Shorttrips to Dairy Queen and the park soon grew to longer trips throughout the state, even to the beach!7Two-way Volunteer EngagementHundreds of volunteers—college students, junior volunteers, community members, even residents—logthousands of hours each year in support of BRC and its residents, doing everything from driving people tomedical appointments to helping residents get to the hair salon, delivering Easter Baskets, providing musicalprograms, and so much more to enhance quality of life at BRC. Conversely, BRC team members and residentsgo out into the broader community in a spirit of service through Community Connections and numerousother efforts coordinated through the Office of Volunteer Services. See page 23.8Comprehensive Physical TransformationKnowing that the right physical environment is key to quality of life, BRC spent much of the 2010stransforming its entire campus, following the establishment of Gardner House in 2009. Projects included theHuffman Health Center, the Oasis, and modernized exteriors throughout the Village matched by renovationsinside homes as new residents move in. Nearing completion in 2020 is the massive expansion and renovationproject encompassing the Grove, Assisted Living, and a larger Houff Community Center with new diningvenues, salon, fitness center, pharmacy, and more. See page 12.9Whole-person WellnessTo foster wellbeing in all dimensions, for residents and team members alike, in 2018 BRC created the positionof Director of Resident Well-being and Engagement, went tobacco-free, and introduced the Wellzestaengagement app for iPads. In 2019, the fitness team was brought in-house rather than being outsourced. Plansfor 2020 continue the progress. We’re on a roll!Financial GrowthTOTAL NET ASSETS$63,411,61810Modest growth in both annual operating revenues andexpenditures demonstrates careful stewardship of resources anda conservative approach to price increases that could negativelyaffect residents. Still, total net assets have more than doubled since2010, in large part due to BRC’s investment in infrastructure thatdirectly supports quality of life for our residents.OPERATING REVENUE$25,680,976$31,733,095OPERATING EXPENDITURES$22,885,804$26,963,887$128,662,616BRIDGEWATER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | IMPACT REPORT 2019 5
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