A Letter From Our President | Morningside Ministries

Many of you are aware of the recent television coverage regarding an incident involving a resident and a former Morningside employee. Some of you may have seen the video where the former employee is shown treating a resident in an inappropriate and unacceptable manner. This behavior in no way reflects the standard of caring, excellence and quality of service for which Morningside Ministries has been known since our founding in 1961.

The former employee involved in this incident appears to have been acting in a manner entirely unacceptable to Morningside Ministries. For this reason, the employee was terminated promptly upon Morningside’s confirmation that unacceptable behavior had occurred. From the very outset of our learning of this incident, we have and will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities as the investigation continues.

Morningside was formed by and continues to maintain a strong relationship with three faith-based organizations. Our goal and mission has always been to offer loving, compassionate care and services to older adults at a level that meets their medical, social, and spiritual needs. This care and service is provided by employees who are called to this mission, who have a deep love for older adults, and who serve selflessly to offer residents and families their very best.

Please know that we are committed today to the same values, standards of care and loving treatment of residents as we have been throughout our history. Our mission has not changed. This unfortunate incident only strengthens our desire to see that older adults are treated with dignity, kindness, and appreciation.

Attached is another statement we made available to news media yesterday that emphasizes the precautions we take in our hiring practices and our sincere commitment to resident safety and freedom from abuse or intimidation.

I am grateful for your continued support of Morningside Ministries and your belief and confidence in the work we do.

Warm regards,

Alvin Loewenberg, President/CEO

Why our residents love us

My parents moved into their Meadows independent living (atrium) apartment almost 2 years ago, from another city. Their (and our) experience here has exceeded our highest hopes. From the compassionate, friendly, helpful staff to the delicious meals, activities, their apartment, amenities, and welcoming residents, we could not have imagined or found a better place for them to be for this season of life! We 5 "kids" are so thankful that they are happy, safe, comfortable, busy, and have made wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. Thank you, MM! It's definitely worth checking out for YOUR parents, too. (Or yourself!)

I learned about Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs when two of my neighbors moved there. Another friend and I frequently drove from our home in Kerrville to visit and play bridge with them. I don't think we ever left that one of us didn't say " I'd like to live here someday." When I realized that "someday" was fast approaching I started visiting retirement communities in several places, including my former home in Colorado where I still had close friends. None of them were as attractive physically as Morningside and none offered as much in the way of programs and services. I chose Morningside for three basic reasons: security, convenience and the sense of a caring community. I have the security of knowing that I will always be cared for, the convenience of having all my needs met in one place and the joy of living in a community where everyone, residents and staff, are considered as family.

My wife and I have been residents in the Independent Living Menger House Apartments at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs for four years. We chose Menger Springs because of its Hill Country location, excellent and beautiful facilities along with their commitment to personal care and to truly care for those who have cared for so many others by a Not For Profit Christian Corporation. We knew that regardless of what challenges or changes we might meet in the days and years ahead, Menger Springs would be able to provide the care for us. My wife feels so secure here and has the option of participating in so many activities, pursue individual endeavors or to feel free to remain in our apartment. We are so pleased to be residents at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs in beautiful Boerne! I highly recommend it!

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A Letter From Our President – May 13th, 2014

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