Our Background

Fritz Reuter Building Total Continuous Care for life is available under one roof. Our facility has over 113 years of experience in the field of health care. It has been in existence since 1897 and has always been a retirement home with a skilled nursing wing. It is a charitable not–for–profit organization supported by tax deductible donations, etc. The Fritz Reuter Altenheim celebrated its 100th Jubilee on June 1, 1997.

There are 3 levels of care: Total Independent Apartments, Residential care and Skilled Nursing care. The Independent Apartments were built 18 years ago and consist of studio 1 and 2 bedrooms. Residents moving into the apartments may live independently for as long as they are able.

Housekeeping and laundry services are available as well as well as planned trips and in house activities, 2 beauty parlors, on premise bank, billiards, ballroom/theater, arts and crafts, computers, exercise equipment as well as classes, library and chapel. The main meal is included. Each apartment is equipped with an emergency call bell system in each bedroom and bathroom.

“Remember, planning brings emotional comfort. It eases the fear of what will happen in the future.”

—Noreen Wendt, Marketing Director

If residents can no longer manage living in the apartment, they may then be transferred to our residential facility. In the Residential facility residents receive a private room with bath, 3 meals served in our beautiful dining room, housekeeping, laundry, and all medical care paid for by the facility. If resident requires medical care either temporarily or permanently, it is taken care of in our Nursing Facility at no extra charge.

“Prospective residents may choose our apartments or residential rooms in which to retire and enjoy the rest of their lives free from worry and never have to rely on friends or neighbors to assist them,” says Noreen Wendt, Marketing Director.

For more information or an appointment please call (201) 867-3585.