May 4, 2026
Employee Appreciation Week 2026: A Message from the President
Each year, Employee Appreciation Week offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who bring Concordia’s mission to life every day. This year, as we celebrate 145 years of serving others, that gratitude feels especially profound. Because of our dedicated team members, Concordia continues to grow, evolve and extend compassionate care to […] Read More
Careers at Concordia, Concordia Blog, Special Events, The Concordia Family
May 1, 2026
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Finalizes Acquisition of SpiriTrust Lutheran
Concordia Lutheran Ministries is blessed to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of six former SpiriTrust Lutheran communities, further expanding its faith-based mission into central Pennsylvania. The communities will now be known as: Concordia at SpiriTrust Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Concordia at SpiriTrust Kelly Drive in York, Concordia at SpiriTrust Luther Ridge in Chambersburg, Concordia […] Read More
Location Services
April 28, 2026
When Is the Right Time for Retirement Living?
A move into retirement living feels like a big step for many people. There are plenty of questions about the lifestyle, but one tends to stand out: How do you know when it’s the right time to make the move? The truth is that the “right time” looks different for everyone. Some people plan and […] Read More
April 28, 2026
Palliative Care Explained: What It Is, What It Isn’t and When It May Help
When someone is living with a serious illness, the focus of care often centers on treatment plans, medical appointments and managing symptoms. Along the way, families may hear unfamiliar terms including palliative care and wonder what it means and whether it might help. Palliative care is often misunderstood. Some people believe it signals the end […] Read More
April 22, 2026
When Is the Right Time for Retirement Living?
A move into retirement living feels like a big step for many people. There are plenty of questions about the lifestyle, but one tends to stand out: How do you know when it’s the right time to make the move? The truth is that the “right time” looks different for everyone. Some people plan and […] Read More
Location Services
February 25, 2026
Love, Alzheimer’s and the Support of Adult Day Services
On Valentine’s Day, Frank Zielinski couldn’t wait to get to dinner. He and his wife of nearly 49 years, Connie, arrived at a quiet room at Concordia at Cabot’s Adult Day Services program. A small table was set with a white tablecloth and candles. There was a heart-shaped cake, a small bottle of champagne, a […] Read More
Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
February 18, 2026
Don’t Lose Lent’s Gifts
Today’s reflection was submitted by Concordia’s Director of Chaplaincy, Rev. Robert Zagore. Through the dedicated ministry of our Chaplaincy Department, spiritual care remains an essential part of our residents’ well-being, especially during the Lenten season. Enjoy! Lent is often treated as a church season we observe rather than a road we walk. Forty days of […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Home & Community Services, Location Services, Seasonal, Spiritual Care
February 10, 2026
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire Reformed Presbyterian Home in Pittsburgh
The Boards of Directors for Reformed Presbyterian Home (RPH) and Concordia Lutheran Ministries are blessed and excited to announce that an asset purchase agreement has been signed to add RPH to Concordia’s family of locations and services. The closing process requires approval from several regulatory authorities and could take approximately 60-90 days to officially close […] Read More
Location Services
February 3, 2026
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Officially Acquires Arbutus Park Retirement Community in Johnstown
Concordia Lutheran Ministries has officially added Arbutus Park Retirement Community to its family of locations and services. Now called Concordia at Arbutus Park, this beautiful community in Johnstown, Pa., provides skilled nursing, personal care and retirement living accommodations. The faith-based community has been serving the needs of older individuals for over 50 years. Chad Kamler […] Read More
Location Services, The Concordia Family