ST. MICHAEL’S HOME Quality Care for the Elderly
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This non-profit Archdiocesan institution provides quality care to countless Greek Orthodox elderly throughout the country.
3 Lehman Terrace, Yonkers, N.Y. 10705
Tel: (914) 476-3374 • Fax: (914) 476-1744
Email: stmichaelshome@msn.com
http://www.stmichaelshome.org/
STAFF
His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, Director
Dr. Urania Poulis, Administrator
Anna Kakomanolis, Assistant Administrator
Susan Vrouvakis, Administrative Assistant
Alexa Cecchini, Developement
Stiven Juncaj, Bookkeeper
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
Nikitas Drakotos, President
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Alex Anagnos
Demi Brountzas Nicholas Chivily Denise Hadjoglou Efthalia Katos Haeda Mihaltses Stanley Sakellson Catherine Spanondis-Vagelatos |
Rev. Nicholas Anctil
John Canaras Bessie Drogaris Priscilla Jonides Peter Lambros Virginia Petas Maria Scaros-Mercado Nicholas Tjartjalis Dino Yotides |
Stacey Sava Antoniadesbr /> Stella Capiris
Harry Giannoulis Nicholas Karacostas Aspasia Melis Constantine Rogdakis Maria Skiadas Argyris Vassiliou
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ABOUT US
The only Greek Orthodox residential adult care home in the United States, St. Michael’s Home is licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Opened in 1958, this Archdiocesan institution has provided quality care to countless Greek Orthodox elderly. While most residents are from the Tri-State area (NY, NJ & CT), a growing number are from other areas of the countries and recently individuals have been admitted from CO, IL, FL, MI, and SC.
A non-profit entity, St. Michael’s has never received subsidies from the Archdiocese or the government but depends on boarding fees and donations to meet its expenses. Last year, close to one-third of the Home’s operating budget was covered by contributions and the quality of life; residents would be greatly diminished without these gifts.
The facility encompasses private and semi-private bedrooms for 60 senior citizens (for the last 3 years the Home has been operating at full capacity); a dining room; a magnificent chapel; modern medical facility; recreation room; beauty salon and other accommodations needed for the quality care of its residents.
In addition to housing and meals which are prepared under the supervision of a certified nutritionist, the Home provides residents with assistance with their daily routine, laundry and housekeeping services, a full-time recreation program and 24 hour supervision. Two geriatric specialists and a podiatrist each visit the Home once a week while a psychiatrist, psychologist, audiologist, dermatologist and optometrist visit as needed. In addition, arrangements have been made for procedures such as x-rays, blood tests, EKG’s, etc. to be done in-house by visiting technicians.
Applicants must be Greek Orthodox and as per the strict regulations of the Department of Health, all residents must be ambulatory and not require on-going nursing care. Individuals are not required to turn over their assets but submit the monthly boarding fee established by the level of accommodation they have requested. Applicants on SSI are accepted by the Home and each case is individually evaluated (no one will be denied admission because of inability to pay).
Because of the increased demand for its services and to meet the growing needs of the community, St. Michael’s is aggressively pursuing an expansion project which will not only increase its capacity but will also expand the level of care which the facility is presently permitted to offer by the State.
