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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2007

“There is onlyone success—to be able to spend your life in your own way.” —Christopher Morley, American Author 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:11 AM Page 2

Mission Statement:

To be the premier provider of care and

services for seniors in the St. Louis region,

while maintaining financial strength and

providing fulfilling career opportunities.

REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2007 Contents

Letter from the President 3 Raising the Bar 4 Home and Community- Based Services 6 Independent Living 10 Skilled Nursing 14 Community Citizenship and Services 16 Bethesda Employees 18 Bethesda Foundation 19 Our Donors 21 Bethesda Health Group is a not-for-profit, St. Louis- based senior care organization that provides financial Financial Report 32 assistance to those residents whose daily living Management Team and expenses exceed their resources. Board of Directors 34

Cover photo: Jean Cobain, Bethesda Dilworth resident.

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For example, we joined with We now offer post-hospitalization St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors to Rehabilitation Care (also known as form what will be one of the region’s Transitional Care, which is usually largest home health agencies. Soon, covered by Medicare A) at each of our we will be helping hundreds of four skilled nursing communities and individuals each week through are actively pursuing options that will our collaborative efforts. allow us to care for even more seniors Letter from Our expertise in caring for who are still healing after treatment. individuals at the end of life has In total, 2007 was an exceptional the President evolved into a community-based year for our residents, our employees Hospice service that now brings our and our organization. In this report, “How may we help you?” experienced team into private homes you will note the many accomplish- This simple question reflects as well as skilled nursing communities ments recognized in the past several the Bethesda Health Group of throughout the St. Louis region. We months. I personally am most today. We are an organization with have invested in new offices and are grateful for the continued loyalty an intense focus on the needs of expanding our team of Hospice care- and innovation shown by our 1,200 St. Louis seniors and an equally givers to meet the growing demand employees who engage every day in strong commitment to offering for this highly valued senior service. improving the lives of St. Louis services that improve the quality Rehabilitation services play a area seniors. of life, wherever and however crucial role in maintaining quality of they are needed. life for seniors. After a fall, a broken In good health, As a nonprofit organization, we hip or other major medical challenge, have the distinct advantage to offer patients need the dedicated attention services that are right for seniors. of a rehabilitation specialist to resume In 2007, that mission is reflected in their independence. Bethesda has our reinforced strategic direction to redoubled its commitment to this John W. Rowe offer individual-focused care for specialty area by exploring the most President and Chief Executive Officer our residents while extending our effective approaches for necessary expertise into the community. in- and out-patient rehabilitation.

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Kelli Harris, CNA Mentor, and Gillia (Doris) Hunt set up a puzzle in the newly renovated quiet room at Bethesda Meadow.

in the care and quality of life for those we serve.

Data-Driven The systematic collection and analysis of key performance data rests at the heart of Quality First. Accordingly, in 2007, Bethesda Raising the Bar employed My InnerView, one of the nation’s leading providers of quality- Bethesda Health Group’s level of the organization, reporting management surveys for long-term priorities are clear—we place the care directly to the president. In addition, care facilities. While Bethesda has of St. Louis seniors ahead of profits. to ensure adherence to evolving used internal surveys to gauge While our person-centered focus is Medicare and Medicaid regulations, performance and quality standards straightforward, the process to ensure Bethesda’s compliance team guides for a number of years, this was the continuous quality improvement each residence in the never-ending first time Bethesda used an external requires a persistent, multifaceted quest to enhance efficiency and organization to solicit greater feed- effort. quality standards. back and comparison measures with For the St. Louis seniors For external oversight, senior care organizations across the entrusted to our care, Bethesda works Bethesda follows the principles of country. tirelessly to emphasize quality in all the American The results were positive. we do, focusing on improvements Association of Specifically, the survey respondents, both large and small. Homes and including employees, residents and Services for the their families, noted the staff ’s care Regulatory Excellence Aging’s Quality and concern as Bethesda’s hallmark. To meet and exceed regulatory First initiative. In signing its requirements, Bethesda employs a covenant, Bethesda adheres to the Seal of Approval professional compliance staff led by Quality First plan for achieving excel- Bethesda’s efforts are not a full-time compliance officer who lence in aging services and its public only recognized by our employees, serves at the highest executive promise to make meaningful advances residents and their families but also

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Bethesda Barclay House residents Elsbeth Crawford and Jean Goebel share a toast at the Pasta Night dinner.

tion, known as the Gold Seal of Approval, represents one of the highest honors Did You Know? awarded in our industry. In 2007, Bethesda Health Group It certifies that our skilled nursing commissioned a study by Kuhlmann communities Design Group to evaluate Bethesda’s provide our emergency power needs. Bethesda’s residents with superior skilled Board of Directors then adopted a nursing care $1.5-million plan to upgrade and meet the dedicated Bethesda’s residences to sustain performance criteria in Linda Degenhardt, Bethesda Southgate areas including resident power in outages. Updates will Activities Assistant Supervisor, leads a rights, resident treatment, resident include the upgrade and/or installa- safety and infection control. To “Salsa Moves” exercise class with (l-r) tion of emergency generators to Roger Musgrove, Hill, and earn and maintain its accreditation, Charles Schulze. Bethesda’s skilled nursing communi- maintain comfortable common areas ties must undergo an on-site survey and support food service capabilities by organizations such as the Better by the Joint Commission team at and an increase in the residences’ Business Bureau, which counts least every three years. Bethesda as one of a select few While we at Bethesda are proud battery-operated emergency lighting senior care providers in the nation of our efforts and accomplishments, to supply extended capabilities. that meet its Wise Giving we will never rest on our laurels. Our Alliance standards. commitment to the residents and our Possibly the most significant calling to be the premier provider of validation of Bethesda Health care and services for aging adults Group’s excellence in senior care has prompt us to continue raising the come from the Joint Commission. bar of excellence in senior care. The Commission’s national accredita-

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Heather Hawkins, LPTA, Program Director of The Charless Home therapy department, shows resident Stella Seeger a range of motion exercise during the recent open house.

The addition of Home Health brings the total number of Bethesda’s Home and Community-Based Services to five. We are proud to set the standard for choice and quality when it comes to all aspects of senior life, and look forward to the opportu- nity to increase the comfort and care Home and Community-Based Services of our residents in the coming year.

Now more than ever, seniors have Acting as a resource to both a choice in how and where they live. residents who have progressed Aging-in-place is a concept borne of through Transitional Care and the desire to remain independent and seniors living at home, St. Andrews & live wherever one chooses. This mon- Bethesda Home Health will offer a umental trend has spurred Bethesda full range of services, including skilled Health Group on the path of innova- nursing, physical therapy, occupational tion and customer service—to deliver therapy, home health aid and nutri- needed care and services wherever a tional support. senior chooses to call home. This program, officially beginning in early 2008, is indicative Home Health of Bethesda’s commitment to offering In 2007, Bethesda announced a full range of care. Best of all, many a significant partnership with services are covered under Medicare, St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors, and the collaboration with which will add another dimension St. Andrew’s will allow patients Kathy Stewart, Bethesda Dilworth Volunteer to the continuum of care Bethesda to maximize their benefits while Coordinator, shares a laugh with resident offers. Certified Home Health Care enjoying the highest quality home and former volunteer Elsie Berberich. services will now be available to all health care. in the community.

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Transitional Care Falls, accidents and major illnesses become more common as people age—also common is the desire to get well and return home, especially for seniors challenged by recovery after a hospitalization. Transitional Care is a crucial step in ensuring a safe and healthy return home. Rest and rehabilitation are essential steps in the process and are made possible through Bethesda’s Transitional Care service, now available at each skilled nursing community. In fact, The Charless Home ing. While they “take a break” or Webster University students volunteer recently opened a new Transitional focus intently on other pressing at Bethesda Dilworth by painting a Care unit especially dedicated to matters, St. Louis families have the mural on the fourth floor as part of the post-hospitalized seniors covered by perfect solution in Bethesda’s Respite Webster Works Worldwide program. Medicare. As with the service Program, which offers temporary care provided at Bethesda Southgate, for their loved ones in one of Dilworth and Meadow, Transitional Bethesda’s skilled nursing residences. Care at The Charless Home includes Guests in the Respite Program occupational, physical and speech experience all the comforts and therapy. advantages that full-time residents enjoy, including day trips, full service Respite Program meals and physical therapy. Bethesda Many families choose to have caters to individual needs and can older members remain living at home, accommodate a guest for just a few yet today’s active families sometimes nights or up to 30 days. need a break from full-time caregiv-

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Bethesda Hospice volunteer Carol Oppenheim (left) and Bethesda Dilworth resident Lois Adcock share a common interest in music and singing. Carol has also forged a relationship with Lois’ daughter, Karen Adcock (standing), as a result of her visits. Did You Know? Private Duty In-Home Care Bethesda’s Private Duty service Bethesda is planning an began five years ago in response to the expansion for the Adult Day need expressed by many seniors resid- ing in private homes yet requiring Club. The Club is in the process Hospice Care assistance in bathing, meal prepara- of moving to a larger facility on Hospice is a family-centered tion and other light help. The service and precious service for many the Dilworth campus that will continues to grow almost exclusively seniors approaching the end of life. through reputation and loyal clients offer even more amenities and Bethesda’s Hospice Care is available who express high satisfaction with space for the club members. at each Bethesda residence as well as the consistency of care they receive. in nursing facilities and private homes throughout St. Louis. Adult Day Club Our Hospice program benefits Whether a trip to the winery or from the compassionate volunteers an afternoon spent watching a movie, who assist with the program. seniors at the Adult Day Club at Volunteer applicants are trained Bethesda Dilworth experience an through a variety of role-playing unmatched variety of activities. and informational activities before Bethesda’s Adult Day Club offers making initial supervised visits. Being a convenient option for families a Hospice volunteer is truly a unique who want their aging loved ones to and special calling, and those who continue living at home yet require participate experience significant daytime care so family members can personal rewards while making a work or attend to other responsibili- dramatic difference in the lives of ties. The Adult Day Club offers lim- patients and their families. ited medical care and an opportunity for seniors to socialize and enjoy unique comforts.

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A group of Bethesda Dilworth 100-plus-year-olds gather with members of the nursing team to give a “thumbs up”. (l-r) Margaurite Nauman; Mildred Sturdy; Christine Thacker, CNA; Cindi Major, RN, Nurse Manager; Irene Steinkamp; Rosie Nixon, CNA; Lieda Laane; Vicki 9 Ahmed, CNA; Ashley , CNA; and Rosie Pruitt. 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:12 AM Page 10

Bethesda Orchard residents Dorothy Kuchem and Audrey Mueller enjoy a game of cards on the computer.

Bethesda Orchard Inside and out, Bethesda Orchard has it all. Orchard residents are enter- tained watching the big-screen televi- sion in the new multi-purpose room or walk through the garden to soak up Bethesda’s Independent Living the sun. New treadmills and elliptical Communities machines added in 2007 offer exercise opportunities to maintain wellness Independent living communities staff committed to top-tier care, and to stay in shape for the many continue to grow in popularity as Bethesda residents enjoy living in active day-trips taken by Orchard seniors increasingly seek social, apartment and patio home communi- residents. entertaining and safe environments. ties throughout the St. Louis area. Orchard’s convenient location Bethesda Health Group is proud to Whether they choose to venture into in the Old Orchard area of Webster offer affordable and high-quality attached gardens or travel into the Groves gives residents access to all of housing options with benefits countryside for a view of fall foliage, the commercial and cultural offerings including dining, transportation seniors live as they choose in of the area, allowing the seniors to be and events right at the resident’s door. Bethesda Health Group residences. active members of this vibrant As one of the leading nonprofit community. providers in St. Louis, Bethesda Children scramble Health Group brings a rare combina- in search of eggs at tion: a mission to care for seniors and the annual Easter a commitment to re-invest profits egg hunt at into the organization itself. Quite Bethesda Orchard. literally, everything Bethesda Health Group does, it does in the best interest of St. Louis seniors. With a century-old reputation for excellence and a

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Bethesda Gardens This year was an historic one for Bethesda Gardens, as it marked the grand opening of the 56,000 square- foot addition, featuring 43 apart- ments, a social lounge, recreation center, large patio and enclosed walk- ways connecting back to the original residence. The construction, which started in 2006, created additional spacious apartments while maintaining the friendly atmosphere for which the Gardens is known. The expansion was built to match the growing demand for high-quality independent living in the Kirkwood area, close to many venues often frequented by our residents. Throughout construction, our John Rowe addresses the crowd at the Ribbon residents were as active as always, Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of enjoying events such as barbeques, the addition to Bethesda Gardens. outdoor community gatherings and themed dinners.

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Members of the Oakville community join Bethesda Terrace residents and family members for an outdoor movie night.

The Oaks at Bethesda to community interaction, Bethesda The patio homes offered at The Terrace movie night provided resi- Oaks at Bethesda fill a distinct need dents and their neighbors the chance for some St. Louis seniors—those to enjoy a big-screen classic hosted by who seek privacy and independence the staff and residents. The movie wrapped in a carefree package. These night, presented by the Bethesda new homes, located on the Bethesda Health Group Foundation, was made Dilworth campus, have been espe- possible by the generous support of cially popular and are nearly many area businesses, including AXA completely occupied. Equitable, Bartels-Missey, Southside As the community has welcomed Lions, Mehlville Lions and St. Louis its residents, a true sense of neighbor- Pizza and Wings. hood has taken hold in the last year. In keeping with the idea of com- Bethesda Barclay House Residents gather in their clubhouse munity outreach and involvement, As the mercury climbed this social center with amenities such as Bethesda Terrace has partnered with summer, the Bethesda Barclay House a big-screen television, a library and a local Cub Scout pack to provide pool proved ever more popular for an exercise room. unique experiences for the young and residents and guests from other Barbeques and a relaxing patio young at heart. The seniors and scouts Bethesda communities who enjoyed entice the neighbors to remain have enjoyed activities together, story a cool swim, a water aerobics class or active, enjoying their new home time and just learning about each the occasional pool party. Located in and new found sense of community. other. Truly, all ages have enjoyed Clayton, across the street from Shaw spending time at Terrace this year! Park, Barclay House hosted many Bethesda Terrace Ongoing renovations keep all resident events this year, from South County was treated to residences up-to-date, and Terrace Oktoberfest to wine tastings something special when E.T., Elliot enjoyed its own polishing this year, and off-site dinners. and the rest of the gang graced the including the installation of upgraded Regular excursions to Forest Park silver screen at Bethesda Terrace for lighting, new furniture and other helped the residents keep up with an outdoor movie night extravaganza. remodeling. everything from current exhibits to As part of the ongoing commitment the newest additions at the zoo, while new furniture in the common areas

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keeps the community stylish and comfortable. Bethesda Barclay House is also Did You Know? proud to welcome a new general Gifts to the Bethesda Health Group manager, John Campisi, who carries on the Campisi family tradition of Foundation fund expanded and hospitality and customer service (his enhanced senior programs such as grandmother was the namesake for The Foundation of Good Health The Hill favorite Mama Campisi’s restaurant.) His leadership at Barclay Seminar Series. Held at each senior House has already included a special John Campisi, Bethesda Barclay House living community and open to friends Pasta Night dinner, featured in the General Manager, reviews the Pasta and family of our residents, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Night menu with dinner guests. topics include “Talking With Your Doctor,” “How to be a Good Patient Advocate,” and “Medications, Medications, Medications!”

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Bethesda Meadow resident Margaret Jones enjoys the fresh air with Patti Clark, RN, Weekend Nursing Supervisor.

Bethesda Southgate This has been a busy year for south St. Louis County-based Bethesda Southgate. Already viewed as a leader in innovative and effective senior care, Bethesda Southgate has continually explored exciting and stimulating programs to complement Our Skilled Nursing Residences its nationally accredited approach to care. Bethesda Meadow what has become a hallmark of This year, Bethesda Southgate Bethesda Meadow continues Bethesda Meadow. partnered with Wohlwend to deliver residents an unparalleled Renovations to the Memory Care Elementary School in an initiative experience with expert, compassionate Unit, including an enclosed patio and that brought 24 curious and enthusi- care. Meadow was proud to unveil remodeled quiet room, highlight astic fifth-graders into Phase 2 of the beautiful Promenade, some of the transformations that have the residence for regu- which features peaceful and artisti- added comfort to the structure of lar visits. The young- cally designed walking paths, profes- Meadow. Meanwhile, stimulating sters brought energy sional landscaping and shaped hedges. and unique activities continue to and laughter to the The newly dedicated “Jeanne Felker abound for residents. seniors, who Bland Promenade” gives residents returned the favor access to a park-like setting and Jeanne Bland, President of Bethesda’s with nuggets of enables them to enjoy the beautiful Women’s Board, at the “Jeanne Felker wisdom and tender outdoors of west St. Louis County. Bland Promenade” Dedication Ceremony. loving care. This Thanks in large part to the partnership was featured Promenade, Bethesda continues to prominently in the hold “Meadow Mixers.” Everyone St. Louis Post-Dispatch. benefits from these gatherings, as generations come together to enjoy good company, music and food in

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Missouri State Senator Harry Kennedy and John Rowe look on as Ken Bass reads a Proclamation from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay declaring October 23, 2007, as The Charless Home Day in St. Louis as part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Transitional Care unit.

Southgate residents have also Dilworth has been taken a walk on the wild side this year “home” to a comprehensive when they received a visit from the culture change taking place Gateway River Rats, whose members throughout Bethesda took residents for rides in their Health Group. Also motorcycle sidecars. included in this campaign For the young at heart, a are Meadow, Southgate and The The Charless Home Nintendo Wii video game system Charless Home. The culture change In 2007, The Charless Home has been added to Southgate’s many focuses on the concept that each resi- added another service to round out its on-site activities. This very popular dent is cared for as an individual, impressive continuum of care offered interactive computer system promotes rather than as a member of a medical on its south city campus. The resi- coordination, cognition, light physical group. Our employees recognize that dence now provides Transitional Care activity and healthy competition— each resident is a person who has for individuals who are leaving the often between residents and staff! lived a full life, each with their own hospital but not ready to go back to stories, memories and habits. Our their home. Bethesda Dilworth unique approach to caring for indi- Distinguished by its homey Life for Bethesda Dilworth resi- viduals honors their past and invites charm, city location and historic pres- dents is better than ever. Located in them to live an enriched life within a ence, The Charless Home is also the Oakland, nestled between Kirkwood, Bethesda community. only residence in Bethesda Health Webster Groves and Crestwood, A myriad of activities regularly Group to offer licensed assisted living Dilworth offers a winning combina- await the residents, from a monthly services as well as skilled nursing and tion of best practices, comfort and a Foundation-sponsored Matinee residential care—yet another impor- commitment to the highest quality Soiree to outings with the Red tant choice for St. Louis seniors as health care. The acclaimed Dilworth Hat Society, a women’s social club. they consider their options. Memory Care Unit continues to offer Additionally, for a number of years, advanced services oriented for the Webster University has committed early to mid-stage dementia and both staff and student resources Alzheimer’s patient. to Dilworth, by painting beautiful murals within the residence and offering musical entertainment.

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Ben Hughes, a participant in the Special School District Career Training Program, serves Bethesda Orchard residents Marti Hughes (l) and June Bynum (r).

Bethesda Meadow for the last two years. His wife was a resident at Meadow before she died three years ago, and he has since proven himself a valuable and consistent part of the Meadow volunteer community. Community Citizenship and Services The award, which goes to a volunteer who demonstrates unusual commit- Earning Industry Recognition issues and longstanding history of ment to the preservation of the The Missouri Association of work for MoAHA. “Pat Kapsar is dignity, well being and independence Homes for the Aging (MoAHA) was our Healthcare Idol!” remarked Chris of residents, serves as appropriate proud to present the 2007 E. Willis Crouch, the Vice President and recognition to a man who truly cares Piehl Award of Honor to Patricia Administrator of Bethesda Southgate for those around him. Tom also Kapsar, Senior Vice President and who nominated Kapsar. “No one received the Outstanding Volunteer Corporate Compliance Officer of exemplifies passion and dedication of the Year from the Long-Term Bethesda Health Group. This honor, to this topic like Pat.” Care Ombudsman Program. given to a person who has made an In addition to Pat Kapsar, outstanding contribution to the field MoAHA also honored Tom Smith Norwood Award of senior services in the state of with the 2007 Volunteer of the Year Peg Grigg and Marie Zucchero Missouri, was Award. Tom has been delivering mail know what it means to serve a given to acknowl- and smiles six days a week at community. They know how to cheer edge Pat’s people up with music, lead by exam- commitment to ple and show passion in their work. service, pursuit of After a combined 60 years of service innovative solu- and countless lives changed, Peg and tions for senior Pat Kapsar is the Tom Smith, Bethesda Meadow Mixers on the recipient of the 2007 Promenade Bartender, Auxiliary Member, E. Willis Piehl and MoAHA 2007 Volunteer of the Year. Award of Honor.

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Mary Paasch, Bethesda Meadow resident and Volunteer at the 2007 Senior Olympics, Marie Zucchero, 2007 Norwood awards a medal to a victorious Award Recipient with Ken Bass. participant in track and field. Marie have leadership positions at Bethesda been honored Dilworth, in addition to playing piano with the 2007 and singing with the “Ding-a-Lings,” and volunteers were on hand to time Norwood who serenade residents in the dining events, measure distances and hand Award for their room and residence floors every out medals. When all was said and commitment Thursday. done, Bethesda was proud to be part and dedication Peg and Marie join a prestigious of an event that promotes St. Louis to Bethesda. group of past recipients, including senior health and well being, and Established in John F. Norwood, Mrs. Howard T. looks forward to returning to the 1998 to recognize individuals who ( Jeanne) Bland, Albert O’Brien, Dr. Olympics next year to see more feats exemplify the values and mission of Robert C. Drews, Gilbert Novotny, of strength and speed from local Bethesda in their service to the L. Fleisher, Charles G. Schott, seniors. organization and residents, the Jr., Dr. Bray O. Hawk, Arthur E. Norwood Award has honored some Wright, Jr., Earl K. Dille, Mary F. Special School District of Bethesda’s most valuable and Hamm, Dr. James D. McKelvey, John As part of our ongoing capable men and women. P. Baird, Mrs. John J. (Jackie) commitment to the community, Peg, a founding member of Shillington, Doris Svoboda and Bethesda partners with the Special Bethesda’s Women’s Board, has shown E. Birk, Jr. School district of St. Louis County passion and ability in promoting in a cooperative agreement to health care for seniors with a focus on Senior Olympics establish vocational training for helping Alzheimer’s patients. Marie Bethesda was a sponsor of the students of the district and help has held a 2007 Senior Olympics track and field them develop critical skills to pursue variety of events. The track was ablaze with a future career in senior care and volunteer sprinting, jumping and throwing as services. Bethesda is proud to make Bethesda Health Group employees this work experience available.

Peg Grigg, 2007 Norwood Award Recipient with Ken Bass.

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Cindi Major, RN, Nurse Manager, and Jeffrey Craft, Food Service, serve lunch-to- order for Bethesda Dilworth residents.

communication and math, to advanced coursework in medical terminology and technology. We encourage our staff to enroll with any number of goals in mind. While some staff members seek to earn a higher Bethesda Employees education degree, others just appreci- ate the opportunity to learn about Our employees are the foundation the high occurrence of individual new advances in caregiving. on which all Bethesda communities generosity. In fact, in 2007, 75 percent We are proud to have graduated and services are built. We know that of our employees “gave back” and our first class of the School at Work in order to provide residents with the made a charitable donation to the program, and look forward to provid- best care, we need to continually invest Bethesda Health Group Foundation ing top-level professional development in our employees—helping them to be in our annual Employee Appeal. for our staff members, who in turn satisfied in their careers while always In the past year, Bethesda has pass the excellence on in their care and advancing their professional introduced the School at Work services. By investing in our employ- knowledge and skills. program, which is designed to offer ees, we are ensuring their future and Each of our 1,200 employees a variety of educational services, the healthy future of Bethesda— enjoys the support of an organization from brush-ups in basics like something that benefits each of us. committed to their long-term well- Participants in the being. We value the individuals who School at Work (SAW) work together to provide the best program included Sharon possible care for our residents, always Bornefeld, Nursing aware that each employee contributes Administration his or her own unique skill set and Secretary; Sharon knowledge. Bateman, SAW Coach Bethesda employees show their (standing); and Cathy commitment in a number of ways Taylor, Housekeeping every day. We are particularly proud of Supervisor. the low turnover rate among staff and

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Bethesda Orchard residents Jane Brown, Sophie Lockard, Russell and Doris Schoenbeck, and friends of the Schoenbecks join in the Foundation of Good Health seminar “Medications, Medications, Medications!” sponsored by the Bethesda Health Group Foundation.

The Bethesda Health Group Foundation hosts an annual induction Bethesda Health Group Foundation ceremony for employees who are recognized with Guardian Angel Bethesda Health Group to the Bethesda Health Group Tributes. Residents and family Foundation Foundation to celebrate special members who make Guardian Angel The Bethesda Health Group occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, Tributes are invited to attend, and if Foundation, also a non-profit organi- or to recognize a well done. they like, participate in the ceremony. zation, supports Bethesda Health In addition, Guardian Angels are Group in providing a comforting and Guardian Angel Program acknowledged in internal publica- caring lifestyle for St. Louis seniors. The Guardian Angel Tribute tions, in a Guardian Angel display Specifically, the Foundation was Program gives our long-term care at their residence, and the Guardian established to offer benevolent care residents and family members the Angel recognition is placed in their for seniors who have outlived their opportunity to express their gratitude permanent employee record. assets, to develop new or enhanced and recognize staff members they feel Guardian Angel Tributes provide senior programs and to expand our are going above and beyond through affirmation for Bethesda employees senior residences. Generous charita- their extraordinarily loving and com- that their efforts to provide extraordi- ble contributions have funded the passionate approach to providing care. nary care on behalf of our residents Foundation throughout its time- Guardian Angel Tributes may are appreciated. Also, the Tribute honored history. honor any member of our caregiving donation provides support for team including nurses, CNAs, activi- Bethesda Health Group Foundation Tribute Gifts ties staff, social workers, dietary staff, programs that benefit our residents. Bethesda residents, family housekeepers, facilities staff—anyone members, friends and employees who serves with a heartfelt passion to make tribute gifts through donations make a difference in the daily lives of our residents.

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Memorial Gifts and Gifts for estate plans. The Bethesda Legacy Marcia Quint, Director of Bethesda Hospice Care Society currently has more than 120 Development, at 314-800-1988 or We feel it is a very special privi- members. email [email protected]. lege to have the Bethesda Health Members of the Bethesda Legacy We also invite you to click on the Group Foundation designated as a Society receive invitations to our Gifts button of our Web site recipient of memorial gifts at a time annual appreciation event plus www.bethesdahealth.org. of loss for a family whose loved one periodic mailings and other special was in Bethesda’s care. Memorial gifts recognition. A highlight of our 2007 Bethesda Orchard resident Nancy are a unique expression of love and donor appreciation event was a pres- Hasenmueller and her daughter, Vicki Streb, friendship. Families often direct entation by Charlie Brennan of stop at the antique mirror in the lobby, a memorial gifts to support an area of KMOX Radio who discussed his family heirloom donated by Jackie Shillington significance for their loved one such insights on the history of St. Louis. of the Bethesda Women’s Board and Advisory as Bethesda Hospice Care, or a spe- Board for Orchard residents to enjoy. cific Bethesda residence. It is our sin- Charitable Gift Annuity Program cere hope that family members and Available to individuals who are friends of our residents find comfort 65 years of age or older, Bethesda and a sense of peace in the knowledge Charitable Gift Annuities offer that these memorial gifts, made in donors an opportunity to receive their loved one’s honor, support the quarterly income for life, at favorable special care and services provided by interest rates, with potential tax bene- our Bethesda team of caregivers. fits, while supporting the mission of the Bethesda Health Group Bethesda Legacy Society Foundation. Charitable Gift Annuity The Bethesda Legacy Society donors become lifetime members of recognizes individuals who have the Bethesda Legacy Society. invested in Bethesda’s future by making annual charitable gifts to the Information on Making a Gift Bethesda Health Group Foundation To learn more about making a of at least $500 or who have named charitable donation to the Bethesda Bethesda as a beneficiary in their Health Group Foundation, contact

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Our special thanks go to the following donors for your generous support through your charitable gifts to the Bethesda Health Group Foundation. This listing reflects gifts received from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. Our Donors Our apologies for any errors or omissions.

Legacy Society Dignity Level ($250-$499) Jack Christophel Sharon Bateman Vivian M. Cilufo Pillar Level ($10,000+) Mel and Ruth Kohl Norvelle S. Geiger Marty E. Beuke Nicholas and Blanche Bordley-Bethesda Mutual of America Jim and Michelle Glass Joseph and Jean Birk Marian Clifford Fund of the Louis John F. Norwood Steven and Chris Gosik Lynn Blandford Faye S. Compton Community Foundation Kevin and Marcia Quint James and Betty Howe Charlotte Busch Gail Cordia Margaret B. Grigg John and Virginia Rowe Douglas and Katherine Joe Clinton Dolores J. Courtney John M. Wolff Foundation U. S. Bank Joslin Robert S. Edwards Mary Crowden Robert and Marilyn Kane Jean C. Engel Cam M. DeLancey Founders’ Level Opportunity Level Peter and Susan Thomas F. Flynn Paul Deslo ($5,000-$9,999) ($500-$999) Krombach Jen Francis Earl and Martha Dille Bethesda Meadow Jamie Aukskalnis John Y. Le Bourgeois Candice Germany Ethel Dimont Auxiliary Melvin and Mildred Bahle John and Mary McClure Stephen L. Gorczyca Evelyn L. Eldridge Bethesda Women’s Board Cathy Barton and Patricia Anita S. Graves James and Ellen Esther Irene Cermak Ken and Judy Bass McGinnis Lynne Holladay Augusta T. Feehan Janice C. Beekman Tom Miskle Jacqueline R. Kelley A. Nicholas and Abigail Independence Level Bruce and Elisabeth Pat L. Mueller Lorraine Magee Filippello ($2,500-$4,999) Beeler Northern Trust Darrell Marcum First Presbyterian Frank Ruf–Bethesda Fund Martha E. Bynum Fred and Ida Perabo Missions Possible Church of Kirkwood of the Saint Louis Thomas and Jennifer Stella C. Pettus Foundation Lee and Janice Foland Community Foundation Collins Al and Julie Poelker Gilbert Novotny Jill M. Frein Katherine Stauffer Donald and Eileen Rosemary Schmidt Leslie Simon General Electric Company Charitable Trust Cognata James and Mary Sertl Frances B. Stuhl Karole Green Common Ground Public John and Jackie Shillington Rachel Travis Ed Golterman Empowerment Level Relations, Inc. Audrey F. Smith Karen Zurick Susan Grunik ($1,000-$2,499) Linda Craig-Craig Andrea L. Snyder Wade Hachman John and Virgnia Baird Consulting Harry L. Strachan, III Ability Level ($100-$249) Pattie Hellman Inga Ball Tom and Christine Crouch Nathan M. Torno Steven Akers Erica Herman Thomas and Joan Bayer David and Joan Culver Clarence and Janet Larry and Kathleen Albright M. Jane Hezel Jeanne Felker Bland Winifred E. Cummins Turley, Jr. Jill Armer Martha Holland Joseph and Susan Brinker Marion Doutt-Brunk Muriel Van Oordt Ann Bates Jen Holle George and Barbara Linda E. Ernst Harold and Mary Vance Anne Booker Rosanne Holle Clements Hugh Ferringer William Wilson, Jr. Kim Boyer Martha E. Hughes Mary Alice Collins David and Carol Fleisher Marcia J. Brackman Christy F. James Memorial Fund of the Janie Bradford Michael Jarvis Saint Louis Community Don Brown Shirley Karsznia Foundation Brandi Buettner Lawrence R. Keller Anne C. Franchot Tom Carignan David and Karen Ann Keske Earle and Suzanne Samuel and Sonia Chetta Ronald and Janice Kiehn Harbison Joseph and Patricia Kapsar Bethesda Southgate resident Mary Boon goes for a ride in a three-wheel motorcycle as part 21 of an activity with the Gateway River Rats. 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:12 AM Page 22

Bethesda Southgate resident Gladys Dahmer and her family share a bit of Fall.

Ann Klein Gil and Helen Stroback Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Mary Knowles Linda Thomas Procurement Arthur Korte Tracy Thomas Department Mary Louise Krone Sandy Tiefenbrun Kristen Anthony Robert Layton, Sr. Phillip W. Turner Don Arendt Sandra Luechtefeld Bud Voit Yevette Armstead Arlene Lujan Elmer B. Wagner Danny Askew Karen A. Bedell Sharon Bornefeld Macy’s Midwest Susan M. Wakefield Joan Asp Matthew Beegle Nicholas and Joanne T. Manewal Jeff and Georgee Waldman Erica Augustyniak Sharon Beirne Mary Lou Borusiewich Ruth W. Martin Trust Tammy Watt Emily Augustyniak Jackie Bell Albert Borzillo Joan M. McCarthy Janette Watt Anita Austin David and Marilyn Bell Carl and Lucia Bossert William Z. McCarthy Marilyn Weatherford Elizabeth O. Austin Nancy J. Bengtson Titus Boyer James D. McKelvey Sarita Weldon B & B Distributors Elizabeth Benner Sarina Boyle Todd Meury Jackie White Carol Babyak Donna Bennett Alice Bozeman Deborah Moll Ethel V. Wilder Vincent J. Baccala Luerena Bennett Denise Bracely Michael and Susan Moore Lee Williams Julie Baity Hannah Benoist Judy Brady Richard C. Mueller, Jr. Helen Willis Barbara Baker Jana Beran Brian Bratic Carol Nivens Judy Yochum Tamula Baker Pat Berberich Lillian Braun James and Sherry Noonan Debbie Baldwin Laura Bernstetter Antoinette C. Breihan Nancy S. O’Brien Friends ($1-$99) Iona L. Baldwin Maddie Berry Nancy Breitenstein William L. Page Catherine Abellaneda Betty Ball Tim Bess Daniel and Nancy Brenner Stacy Pepper Goldie Abram Jannette Bams Sonda Beste Eve Brevard Janice Perkins Goran Abutovic Mary G. Bard Martha Bethany Ann Brewer Pfizer Foundation Ashley David A. Barkey Bethesda Orchard Tiffany Brewer Eugene J. Reiter Tracey Adams Ronald and Lena Barkey Residents’ Association Pam Brice Eileen R. Rogers Diana Adams Amy M. Barks Richard and Betty Betts Benitha Bricker Tori Salladay Krista Adkins Charmaine Barrale Cherrell Billups Mary Frances Bristow Val L. Sansoucie Affton Midget Minor Pattaya Bartels Bill Bischoff Gaila R. Broking Rita B. Sauer Hockey Team Marie E. Bartels Ron Blackwell Johnetta Brooks Bruce Schermen Vicki Ahmed Diane Barton Brittany Blanks Patricia Brooks Martin and Carol Schnitker George Akers Jessie Bathon Kesha Blanks Cathy Brown Oliver and Marjorie Marnette Albritton Patricia Baudendistel Shirley A. Bocek Paul and Patricia Brown Schweizer Berta Alexander Carol Bauer Charlotte H. Boehm Rose Tropp Brown Bobbie R. Scott Alesia Allen Joseph and Jean Bauer Betty J. Bohren Mindy Browne Norma L. Sedej The family of Virginia Evan Baumgartner Willard R. Bollinger Marion L. Brukardt Lisa Sertl Altheide Caroline Beasley Thelma D. Bonds Justin Brundies CherRae Shanley Sheri Amunrud Edmund S. Beckette Melissa Bonk Anna Bruschi William and Elizabeth Sims Helen J. Anderson Kay Beckham Nichole Boren Brenda Bryant Greg Beckum Meghan Boresi James and Barbara Bryant

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Audrey Buchholz Joyce Cleary Ryan Curry Fatima Dizdarevic Reynaldo Fabros John Buck, Sr John and Joyce Clemens Kevin L. Curry Mary Ann Doering Rodney Farwell Mellissa Buckner Steven Clemons Mary Curtis Pat Dooley Deborah Fassold Gerard Bullard Ann T. Coffman George H. Curtis, Jr. Jackie Dorsey Karena Fawe Desta Burch Cheryl Cole James M. Cymbor Trina Douglas Angie Felton Amber Burda Vira Coleman Huy Dang Cindy Drewel Lois Filippello Jeanne Burda David L. Coleman Nancy S. D’Arcy Melvin L. Drysdale Tiffany Fisher Rene Bure Ed Collins Odessa Darris Stephen and Phyllis Dudak Marc Fleming Frank and Frances Burns Tremetria Collins Sheryl Davis Salome Dugbor Mary P. Fles Tabitha Busch Torrie Collins Maynard Davis Lois L. Duggins Karen Fletcher Jessica Busch Judy Colombo Rochelle Davis Kathleen Duke Chuck Foster Pat and Patty Bush John and Nancy Conkovich Phyllis Davis Mary E. J. Duke Pat Fowler Gerald and Rebecca Butler Rezhe Connelly James and Jane Davis Randy Dukes Martha Fowler Elinetta Byndom Delores Constable Donna Day Melisa Dunnegan Jessica Francis Affton High School Sharon Kay Conway Melissa Debus Janet K. Duwe Margaret A. Frasca Faculty and Staff Jim and Kathleen Conway Nancy Deckard Rosetta Eatmond Alex Freed Dennis and Cindy Callier Lori Cook Sherry Deery Becky Eaton Robert and Lois Frentzel Frank Campisi Beth Cook Frank and Joan Larry and Colleen Eaves August and Joyce Frenzel Christina Carey Jane Cookemboo DeFrancesco Cindy Eckelkamp Kristina Frerichs Kempin Terry Carey Melba Jean Cookston Mary D. Degenhardt Kevin Eckrich Monica Fry Christina Carey Tawney Cooley Carla DeLaurelle Dennis Eddlemon Erin Fulbright Judy Carleton Terence Cooper Slavica Delic Konnie Egertson Art Fuller Niki Carlson Pat Corzine Donald and Shirley Russyl and Carol Sydni Gaddy Lisa Carman Grace W. Cotton Denning Emberland Robert J. Gaddy Nicki Carr Corey Coughlin John Denu Wilbert E. Engel Dorothy Gannon Chris Carroll Theresa Coughlin Paul Deslo Pat Enlow Jeanna Gard Edith Carter James and Jo Ann Cradock Connie Dewrock David and Ginger Estep Earcy Garrett Carol A. Cary Jeffrey Craft Jean T. Diehl Jeanette Estopare Ed Garrison Michelle Cayce Harriet Crenshaw Linda M. Diel Chaz Evans Lori Gegg Roxanna Cayce Julie Crim/Coffey Harry and Marilyn Dillon Shirlee Evans Wilma Geiser Kay Chamberlain Anete Cross Tracey Dixon Kim Ewersmann Carolyn Gendron Charter Communications Robert Crouch David and Kathleen George Larry and Sandra Chiles Linda Crouch Jennifer Gibbs Jackie Christenson Diana Crow Tish Gile Dan and Susan Christie Peggy Cruse William M. Giles Che Clark Crystal City School District Donna Gilliam Luvine Clark Susan E. Cuddihee Mable Gilmore Art Clark Larry and Sheila Christine Gilmore Patty Clark Cunningham Tony Ginzburg

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Angie Pickett, a CNA at Bethesda Dilworth.

Dannielle Givans Millie Hall Larry Holloway Kelli Johnson Gertrude Kelly Linda Glasstetter John Hamilton Kathy H. Holman Lee A. Johnson Valerie Kelly Howard and Rosella Raecheal Handson Linda L. Holsapple Lena Johnson Eleanore T. Kenney Gleason Dorothy M. Hanpeter Donald A. Hong Michele E. Johnson Peggy Ketcherside Joseph V. Gleich Barry Hanson Ada Hood Millicent Johnson Shirley Keyes Erin Gobey Maryann Harbin Bonnie Horn Pamela Johnson Densil J. Kille Madonna Godfrey Pauline Hardin Charline Hornberger Tremain Johnson Sylvia Kimani Janice C. Goeke Rodger and Renay Hardy Marcella Hoskins Ann Jones Archie Kimball Jeffrey W. Goetz Lorraine J. Harkins Kathleen Hotzee Betty Jones Willa Kimbrow Brittany Golden Debra Harrington Emily Hous Bill Jones, Jr. Amanda King Susan M. Goodman Kelli Harris Irvin P. Howard, III Chris Jones Nina King Dan Gordon Marian Harris Bill Howery Dareesia Jones Pat Kirland Gorman & Gorman Willie Harry, Jr. Nicole Hrabosky Josh Jones Jelena Kitanovic Geraldine Gosik Donald and Wanda Amanda Hrdlicks Shantelle Jones Ana Kitanovic Kathryn Gougion Hartman Rachael Hudson Tata Jones Diane Kitsmiller Priscilla Graham Sharon L. Hawk Lynn Hugg Patience Jones Lorraine M. Klasek Geannette Gray Michael Hayes John Huff Sharon Jones Klinker Klub of St. Louis B. Everett and Jane Gray Ronda K. Heaton Norvell Hughes William and JoAnn Jones Mary C. Klostermeier Deb Grayem Betsy Heck Wendell Hundley Yvette Jones Barbara Knarr Greater St. Louis Training Fritz Heil Kenyetta Hunter Shirley Jones-Taylor Jim Knipshild Club, Inc. Nicole Hempel Cindy Huseman Jill M. Jordan Matthew and Gail Knipshild Treasea Green Thomas and Vade Carol P. Igleheart Ashley Jost Scott Knipshild Michelle Gregory Henderson, Jr. Bridget Ivory Mary Jost Sherri Knirr Tommy Grice, Jr. Dawn R. Henke Joann Iwasyszyn John and Carla Juelfs Henryetta N. Knobel Cheryl Griffin Leisha Henricks Brenda Jackson Enatha Kamanzi Lois Kobyleski Gus Groghan Joyce Henry Meghan Jackson Lisa Kamper Kim Kochera Gertrude Groham Joyce Hercules Cheryl James Fruma Kane Kalynn Kochin Antwone Groves Regina Herkenhoff Donna James Alisa Kapic Barb Koehler Robert and Alice Guignon Jessica Hernandez Dinka Jasarevic Marinko Karan Kathleen Koeller Melody Guillies Rebecca Herr Jasmine Jasarevic Dejan Karan Richard C. Kohm Joyce Gunn Jean Hibart Pat Jefferson Lillian Karcher Kevin Komlosy Debbie Guzenski Azzie Hicks Della R. Jenkins Ismeta Kartal Jerry Kostadine Simba Gwisai Judy Hildreth Shirley Jewell Cassandra Karwoski Ashley Krajczar Emma A. Gysbers Mary Jane Hill-Wehrle Alphey Job Mary Katzenstein Natasha Kratohvil Sandra Hackney Elizabeth Hodges Andrea Johnson Jean Kautzman Tammy Kraus John Hagedorn Michael and Mary Angelique Johnson Brian Kayman David A. Kraus Robert L. Hageman Jane Hoey Audrey Johnson Nenita Kearney Barbara Krisch Hiwot Hailom Erna L. Hoffman DeMarco Johnson Loretta Keller Betty Kuester Maryanne Halbauer Lee Hoffmann Eugene Johnson Christine R. Kelly Abdulah Kukic

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Merima Kukic Laura Lehman Magdalena M. Mahen Cheryl Ann Meacham Martha Mudd Lori Kurtz Debbie Leidy Sejla Malagic Jennifer Meacham Toni C. Mueller Marie Labbe Betty Lenox Lisa Malone Clayton Melrose Maureen Muetzelfeld Vickie Lacey Debbie Letchworth Manchester Elks Ryan Mense Kerim Muharemovic Sue LaChance Bob Levy Lodge #2058 Cheryl Merkel Betty Muich Laverne C. Lael Ethel Liddell Romaine Manhal Doug Merkle John J. Muich Leland Lambert Donald R. Lilley Arlette Mann Gloria D. Merlotti Jasmina Mujanovic Kathy Lampe Sally S. Lilly Evelyn L. Mann Mary Alice Merrell Tommy Mulligan Lola Lampley Jeanette M. Lincoln Carol Mansfield Jenny Messner Mimi Mulvihill Virginia L. Landers Jeannette H. Littich Mary Markowski Kufa Mhandu Halida Muminovic Gary Landwehr Terri Lober Stephanie Marks Debbie Michniok Teresa Nacy Geraldine Lange Stephanie Lockhart Ernie Marquez Mary Mick Judy Nadeau Rae Ann Langenfeld Donna Lococo Chris Martin Dawn Miller Joseph H. Naggi Carolyn A. Langer Vicky Logan Jennifer Martin Ivy Miller Kim Nails Kristi Lanham Monica M. Lorance Debbie Martinez Joan H. Miller Gina Nardoni Ann Larson Mike and Lynne Lotspeich Maria Martinez Leigh Minch Carlton A. Nebel Jackie Laster Laurie Lott Terrie Massey Maggie Minnigerode Darla Neely Donald J. Laurentius Sheila Lucas Dale Massner Maria Miro Marjorie E. Neininger James P. Lawless Martha Lybolt Chris Masson Stacy Mitchell Amy Nelson Nelda L. Lay Mary C. Lyles Pauline Masson Henry and Verna Mollman Vanessa Nelson Clara Leak Sandy Lynchard Connie Maull Joanne Montejo Joe Nemec Gladys B. Leake Maxine Lyons Ellen D. Mayes Tyrone Moody Amy Neubert Brad Leber Tom Lyons Pat McAdams Lisa Moore Jimmie New Daniel Lee Blanche Macdonald Judy McCarthy Nick Moore Theresa Nichting Cathy Lehman Octavia Maclin Bruce McCourt Paris Moore Ruth Nickel James K. Lehman Ismeta Macura Brian McCoy Porsche Moore Patsy Nickens Kim McCreight James and Patricia Moore Melanie Niehaus Marilyn McDonald Steve and Pam Moore Cheryl Nies Thomas P. McDonald Joe Moreno Sash Nikolic Barbara H. McDowell Stephen W. Moreno Katee Nimmo Avalyn McGinley Frank and Judith Mormino Rosie Nixon Thelma M. McKeever April Morris Robin Norton Kaitlin McKeirnan Dorothy Morris Linda Norwood Rodney and Charles T. Morrison Margaret Nunez Nancy McKenzie Walter Morrison Russell Nunnally Kendrick McKnuckles Donna D. Mortensen Jackie Oakes Pat Mcleod Charles Moseley Shannon Oaks Jason McMullen Donna Moser Kelly O’Donnell Sandra McPherson Carrie Motley Kathy O’Hara

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Gerry Olliges Jen Popp Tammy Riggins Greg R. Schauman Joanne Onkle Pat Porter Thomas and Susan Riggs Kat Scherry Jeannie Oprych Jim Portman Brenda Ripp Brian Schierding John Ort Lisa Posey Dorothy S. Ritts Bernard J. Schloemer Leona M. Orth Doris A. Potts Norma Roberson Colleen Schmelzle Edward and LaKesha Powers Christy Roberts Harry and Violet Schmidt Bernadette Ortleb Denise Preston Georgiana Roberts Laura Schmidt Richard M. Owens Trudy Prewitt Jose Robinson Sharon Schmidt Helen Owings Emily Price Luevenia Robinson Steve Schmidt Norma Pace Jim Probst Robert Robinson Rosemary E. Schmidt Toya Palmer Dave Proctor Taneka Robinson Liz Schmierbach Tammy Palos Meghann Proctor Mandi Rodenhofer Tom Schneider Rebekah Parcel Trudy Pruitt Angelo Rogan Linda Schreck Paulette Parks April Puckett David and Karen Arthur D. Schulman Shumeka Parran Richard Puckett Rosenquiest James Schumacher Rita A. Patterson Amir Pulic William and Elfrieda Candice R. Schwarz LaShonda Patton Jane C. Purcell Roth-Roffy Roberta J. Schweisguth Aaron and Jennifer Pawlitz Paulette Pyles Gloria Rowe Resul Seferovic Brittany Penalosa Quest Diagnostics Victor Royal, Jr. Benigna Setien Julia Pendleton Lawrence and Susan Quick Maynard Rozeboom Norman and Susan Sewing Bethesda Meadow Food Glenda Pepper Diane E. Rabin Patti Rudoph Tanyette Shannon Service aide Araceli Bridget Perkins William and Bertie Rader Felisa Ruffion Melissa Sharamitaro Angelea Perry Connie R. Ramsey John and Ann Rutledge Carleen Sharp Fabros with resident Cindy Peterson Joyce Range John Ruyter Keith Sharp Helen Jones. Connie L. Peterson Marlene M. Rankey Audrey Ruzicka Laketa Sharp Vince Petersen Francis and Georgia Rankin Edmond and Mary Cindy Shaw Balaun Sloan Carolyn Phelps Ahmed Raoof Ann Ryan Joe Shaw David Smith Dale and Cynthia Phillip Linda Rash Dale Sager Ashley Shelton Dominique Smith Linda Phillips-Stephens Jameelah Rasheed St. Louis County Kristen Shewmaker Fran Smith Angie Pickett Maria Ratnaraj Sheriff’s Office Cedric-James Short James W. Smith Linda Piel Kelly Rechtlich St. Louis University Mark F. Shull Jill Smith Zekija Pilipovic Jesse Rector Controller’s Office Edmond and Gene Siefert Karen Smith Christine Pilson Barbara Reed Ashley Samuel Jan Simmering Marlon Smith Esther Pleitner Mamie Reed Michelle Sanker Chrissy Simmons Natalie Smith Dawn Poeschl Florence L. Rees Fatima Sarajlija Mason Sims Shirley Snelson Iris K. Pohlman Mary O. Renshaw Jacquelyn Sassi Tyreesa Sims Maureen P. Sobol Kim A. Pollard John and Roberts Ressler Gerald L. Sauer Irene Sit Fred and Theresa Jeanine Pollion Margaret Rice Monique Sayers Robert Sit Ng Speculative Mary Pontello Michael Richards Edna R. Scates Carol Slaughter Investment Club Angie Pooker Mary Richardson Roy and Linda Schauble Joy M. Slezak Ssesanga

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Robert and Marie Stallman Naomi Taylor Keith Velten Sajuada White Loretta Wright Deborah Stanley Vickie Taylor Stephanie Velten Shelly White Deborah L. Wynn Lisa Stark Michelle Terry Mary J. Villani Sonya White James W. Yerkes Priscilla J. Steele Christine Thacker Kathleen W. Voelz Alice Ann Whitney Jeanette Young Mary Stelmach Anne Thomas Louise Vogelpohl Pam Whittaker Mary Lou Young Demeta G. Steppe Corey Thomas John J. Volpo LaVonda Whittington Opal Young Diane M. Sterett Frances Thomas Dianna Wade Nancy Wiber Scott Young Ann Sternberg Lawanda Thomas Ed Wade Rhonda Widmer Tracey Young Tom Stevenson Linda Thomas Alan and Janet Wagner Tammy Wiedner Arnie Yzermans Debbie Stewart Tiffany Thomas Shelly Wagner Linda Wiegner Norma J. Zachritz Kathy Stewart Pamela L. Thornhill Thomas and Janet Wakelam Pat Wigand Susan Zahra Thelma Stewart Janet Thurman Carol Wallace Frank and Kay Wildhaber Maribel Zanti Julie Stobart Verneka Thurmon Angela M. Walsh Sarah Wildt Sandie Zanzie Sundra Stockard Kathy Timple Ann Walton Steve Wilk Margaret Zemenick Caroline Stockell Michelle Torio Shirley Walz Kathy L. Williams Brad Zerr Jurek Stolarczyk Nat Tourville Lisa W. Ward Mary Williams Marilyn Zimmerle Ed Stoll Sallie Towns Don Warmbrodt Wendy Williams Sharon Zimmerman Lee Stolzer Wendy Trauth Jackie Washington Zachary Williams Margaret Zemenick Lisa Stolzer Glenda Treadway Howard and Gloria Watson Edna Willis Marie A. Zucchero Andy Stone Edward and Joan Trenz Tomeika Watson Mary Wills Dannon Stover Steve and Sharon Trenz Tiffany E. Webster Faith Wilson Matching Gifts Donna Stover Ken Triplett Ray A. Wegman Sheila Wilson Mutual of America Charlotte Stremsterfer Susan Trout Alverda M. Wehrsten Dolores Wiltshire Northern Trust Aida Strikovic Jennifer Trudeau Derrick Weisbrod Nancy Wind Pfizer Foundation Charita Stuart Christa R. Tucker Jennifer Weisenburg Lori Winker Tyco Eddy Suljkanovic Jim and Deborah Tucker Norman and Dolores Keith Witt William and Ann Sullins, Jr. Shannon Tuggle Wenneker Edith Wohldmann Inkind Gifts Angela Sullivan Riva Turner Mary Wessel Gerad A. Wolf Henry W. Kipp Surrett Rick Tweedy Marcus Westfall Ruthann Wolz Esta Meyer Connie Sutherland Tyco Allan O. Wetzel Clarence and Chloe Wood Ahmed Raoof Frances Svezia Agnes Uberas Shelley Whisler Amanda Wright John and Jackie Shillington Robert Swapshire Latasha Vail John W. Rowe Elsie Swarringim Linda M. Valenza Helen Syron Shirley M. Valley In Honor Of Edward A. Sztukowski Chris Van Doren Lois Adcock Dona Tankersley Maggie Van Dover Avalyn McGinley Cathy Taylor Linda D. Varner Denise Taylor Marissa Vaughn Virginia Altheide Lewis Taylor Amela Velijevic John D. Altheide

Christy Terry, a member of Bethesda Dilworth’s Activities team, takes 27 fresh-baked cookies out of the oven. 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:12 AM Page 28

Amy Ayers Jim and Ann Cook Employees at Bethesda Lucille Frentzel Marian Kirby Judy Carleton Ann Larson Dilworth—6th Floor Robert and Lois Frentzel Nancy Kirby Clara Leak Charles Moseley Helen Bascomb Kathleen Conway Howard and Carl and Lucia Bossert Irvin P. Howard III Employees at The Rosella Gleason Velma Kirtman Charless Home John Rowe Michael and Edmunda (Mandy) Black Dolores Culver Gil and Helen Stroback Patricia McGinnis Rodger and Renay Hardy Richard and Betty Betts Anne Goetz Employees at Jeffrey Goetz Klueppel Lois Brackman Wallace Culver Bethesda Terrace Ann Klein Marcia Brackman Richard and Betty Betts Marion Doutt-Brunk Nila Goforth William and Bertie Rader Elizabeth Korte John R. Breihan Marigene DeRuska Maxine D. Endres The Korte Family Antoinette C. Breihan Fruma Kane Donald and Wanda L. Danny Golterman Ann Larson Hartman Edward Golterman Margaret J. Kraus Joe Brinker and Family Demeta G. Steppe David Kraus Augusta T. Feehan Susan Fadem Julie Good Bertha Deutsch Ethel Dimont Jacqueline R. Kelley Thelma Lindsey Martha Ann Callier Marlene Rankey Patricia Brooks Dennis and Cindy Callier Gussie Feehan Sylvia Heil Jean Diehl Edmund S. Beckette Fritz Heil Pat Meier Martin Carignan Eleanore T. Kenney Betty J. Bohren Allan O. Wetzel Tom Carignan Antoinette C. Breihan Erna Hoffman Elsie DiLiberto Joseph and Susan J. Brinker Marilyn McDonald Lena Mittino Doris Clark James and Prudence Yerkes Rose Tropp Brown Gloria Merlotti Larry and Colleen Eaves Lois L. Duggins Steven Hopkins Ruth Dodd B. Everett and Jane Gray Howard and Gloria Watson Justine Miller Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Mary Katzenstein James and Sherry Noonan Strachan Mary C. Klostermeier Maryann Horace Henry E. Mollman Karen Bedell Rubina Muich Louise Douglas Jane C. Purcell Geraldine Gosik Donald and Shirley Marcia Quint Virginia Hughes Denning Joan M. McCarthy Joyce J. Naggi Sabina Ferrari Joseph H. Naggi Jean Kautzman Hazel Jones The Charless Home John and Carla Juelfs Alison Newell Administrator, Martha Ferringer Howard and Gloria Watson Hugh Ferringer Caroline Judd Michelle Glass, coaxes Lawrence and Jean Keller Evangeline O’Leary resident pet Cosmo Lois Filippello David and Kathleen George into a trick. A. Nicholas and Abigail Eleanore Kenney Filippello Jean T. Diehl 28 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:12 AM Page 29

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Bethesda Dilworth Norma Schmucker In Memory Of Evelyn Brosius Jane Metcalfe Culver Roy and Linda Schauble Delores Albrecht Mary Jane Hill-Wehrle Joseph and Patricia Kapsar nurses (l to r) Connie Melba Jean Cookston Moore, LPN; Sharon Elizabeth Scott Nancy S. D’Arcy Joan Burwell Alice Jean Daugherty Conway, CMT; and Bobbie Scott The Breakfast Club Elizabeth O. Austin B & B Distributors Jackie Colvis Nancy J. Bengtson Elizabeth Benner Dawn Miller, LPN, James Sertl Gloria Griffero The Ernest Gibson Family Crystal City School District Nurse Manager, confer Bethesda Women’s Board Linda Holsapple Carolyn Phelps Matthew and Gail Knipshild at the nurses station on Ruth Hurlihy Jim Knipshild and June Frances Thomas Bruce and Betty Grace Campise Garrett the second floor. Henryetta N. Knobel Schermen James and Jo Ann Cradock Lawrence and Susan Quick Ilsa Simpson Lisa W. Ward Helen Tunno Arlette Mann Jospehine Cilufo Lena K. Page William and JoAnn Jones Terry and Nancy Baker Vivian M. Cilufo Etha E. Davis William Page Melba Cookston Bill Bischoff Katherine Anne Viglioni Harold and Patricia Darnall John J. Clark Charter Communications Esther Pleitner John Rowe Adrienne Hutchison Laverne C. Lael Risk Management John and Roberta Ressler Helen Munoz John and Maureen Huff Doris Wachter Edward and Bernadette Louise Claypool Eugene Johnson Jean Quinn Lola House Ortleb Martha E. Hughes Donald J. Laurentius James and Patricia Moore Noami Taylor Helen Pogorzelski Pat McAdams Connie R. Ramsey Theresa Cook St. Louis University Louise Rettig Esther Wagner John Riddle Steve and Pam Moore Controller’s Office David Smith Elmer B. Wagner Mary Helen Riddle Shirley Snelson Edmond and Mary Ann Burton Corbett Frank and Kay Wildhaber Angie Riggs The Rob Watson Family Ryan Nicholas and Mary Lou Geraldine Lange Howard and Gloria Watson Bruce Schermen Borusiewich Theresa Diehl Thomas and Susan Riggs Bruce and Jean Sech Benitha Bricker Faye S. Compton Dorothy Wegener Kathleen W. Voelz Gaila R. Broking Vivian Ross Thomas and Janet Wakelam Jackie Wegman Carol A. Cary Bernice Dieterich John and Ann Rutledge Thomas and Vade Sharon L. Hawk Ida Wiese Maxine Aldage Henderson Rita Sauer Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Affton Midget Minor Kathy Holman and Virginia Edwards Gerald Sauer Drysdale Hockey Team Ed Kniep Robert S. Edwards Edward and Joan Trenz Robert and Marie Stallman Dolores Schloemer Joan and Bill Wilson William and Ann Sullins Anita Eisiminger Mr. and Mrs. Bernard The Wilson Family John Beekman Jeanette Lincoln Schloemer Janice C. Beekman Norbert J. Coughlin Virginia K. Wolf Val L. Sansoucie Rose C. Schmitt Gerad Wolf Amy Beeler Eileen Rogers Bruce and Elisabeth Beeler Margaret Zemenick 29 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:12 AM Page 30

Bethesda Southgate resident Jo Thoele celebrates getting a strike in Wii Bowling with Marsha Jefferson, CNA.

Melba Key John and Nancy Conkovich H. Dale Rees Peter and Susan Krombach Stephen and Phyllis Dudak Vincent J. Baccala Christine R. Kelly Joseph V. Gleich Lillian Koester Victor Royal Carolyn A. Langer Lawrence and Jean Keller Lisa Stark Dale Massner Edward A. Sztukowski Florence L. Rees Ellie Ernst Linda M. Diel Bernice E. Kohl Mary J. Villani Julia Boswell Nelda L. Lay Mel and Ruth Kohl Mary Reznick Dan and Susan Christie Kim A. Pollard Katherine Nunnally Faculty and Staff of Chris Dahlstrom Evelyn R. Kunkler Russell Nunnally Affton High School Mr. and Mrs. Ver Dearing Audrey M. Hardy Priscilla Graham Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Ernst Sandy Luechtefeld Connie L. Peterson Rosemarie Ollio Margaret Rooney Linda E. Ernst Sue Martin Frances Burns Jack Christophel James R. Ernst Larry W. Meyers James Ernst, Jr. Sam Hillmeyer Densil J. Kille Carlene Katie Owens Mary N. Rosemann Susan Grunik Eleanore T. Kenney Marjorie E. Neininger Larry and Sheila Frank and Joan Ronald and Janice Kiehn Cunningham DeFrancesco Lisa White Eleanor Honig Al Muetzelfeld James and Jane Davis William M. Giles Les Rauscher David and Ginger Estep Maureen Muetzelfeld Wilbert E. Engel Leona M. Orth Jerry and Laurie Twitty Tom Schneider Ronda K. Heaton Norman and Dolores Alan and Janet Wagner Steven Hopkins Tyco Wenneker Howard and Gloria Watson Doris C. Pacatte Clarence and Chloe Wood Mary A. Flynn Marge Munger Joseph and Patricia Kapsar Mary G. Bard Gordon W. Huneke Albert Borzillo Eavis H. Rosenquist Bethesda Orchard Marjorie E. Neininger Lillian Braun John E. Peters Anne Bartlett Residents’ Association James M. Cymbor Mary Ann Doering Russyl and Carol Thomas F. Flynn Oliver E. Josias Carla DeLaurelle Martha Fowler Emberland Martha E. Hughes Jim and Kathy Conway Margaret A. Frasca Lorraine M. Klasek Ellen D. Mayes Barbara H. McDowell Marian Harris Thelma M. McKeever Fred McCarthy Jacquelyn Sassi Caroline Judd Virginia L. Landers Angela M. Walsh Bill McCarthy Arthur D. Schulman Dottie Bates Manchester Elks David and Karen Jim and Deborah Tucker Pat DeHater Lodge #2058 Sophie Potocnjak Rosenquiest Susan M. Wakefield Donna D. Mortensen Evelyn L. Mann Dolores J. Courtney James Schumacher St. Louis County and Mary Roberts Helen Gorczyca Walter Karcher Sheriff’s Office Doris Quint Christa R. Tucker Stephen L. Gorczyca Lillian Karcher James W. Smith Kevin and Marcia Quint Ray A. Wegman Betty Wolfe Russell Schlapp Robert Hahn Harold Kelly Robert A. Ravensberg Joseph and Patricia Kapsar Janet Anglo Gertrude Kelly Illene Niemczyk Sally S. Lilly Richard C. Mueller Richard Davis Audrey Buchholz

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

Audrey Gardner Magdalena Stoecker Betsy Heck Schumacher Magdalena M. Mahen Della Jenkins Kristina Frerichs Kempin James and Deborah K. Virginia L. Thibodeau Lehman Helen Schutzius Daniel and Nancy Brenner Dorothy Ritts August and Joyce Frenzel Larry and Sandy Chiles Maureen P. Sobol Rodney and Nancy and Family Priscilla J. Steele McKenzie Debbie Guzenski Linda Varner Mr. and Mrs. Keith Witt Joan H. Miller Marilyn Weatherford Keith and Barb Ding-a-Lings have been a volunteer John Sedej Sanguinet and Family Elmer Wiltsch singing group at Bethesda Dilworth for Norma Sedej Linda M. Valenza Ronald and Lena Barkey John J. Volpo David Barkey more than 25 years. They sing for residents on Kathleen Seitz Gary and Tammy Wallace David Barkey, Sr. alternating floors and during lunch in the David and Marilyn Bell Rick Wallace Dorene Robertson Richard and Linda Kohm Joseph and Jean Bauer Dining Room every Thursday. James P. Lawless Marianne Thomas Mary Frances Bristow Ding-a-Lings (left to right) Joyce Byers Bruce and Carol McCourt Joseph and Susan Brinker John and Joyce Clemens Hines, Nancy LaTourette, Herald Hamann, Stephen and Sandra Val L. Sansoucie David and Mary Coleman Moreno First Presbyterian Church of Anna Terner, Jerry Kornfeld (a resident), Mark and Rebecca Shull Velma Thompson Kirkwood Loretta Keller (also a Switchboard Operator Joseph and Patricia Kapsar Robert J. Gaddy for Dilworth), George D’Arcy, Judy Doyle, Georgia Sellers General Electric Company Greater St. Louis Training Elizabeth A. Todd Gertrude Groham Jim Ginn, Carol Oppenheim, Karen Fletcher Club, Inc. William and Elfrieda Robert and Alice Guignon (Activities Assistant played the piano that Thomas P. McDonald Roth-Roffy Lorraine Harkins day), and Annie Williamson. Donald A. Hong Jean Sherman Floris Turek Quest Diagnostics Members of the Ding-a-Lings not pictured George H. Curtis Norman and Susan Sewing William and Elfrieda include: Teri Brady, Bo Bruce, Mary Butler, Roth-Roffy Charles Stremsterfer Inez Turner Roberta J. Schweisguth Candace Culinane, John Kelly, Ken Pourcho, Charlotte Stremsterfer Grace W. Cotton Speculative Investment Genia Rogers, Gerrie Severson, Florence Phillip and Linda Turner Club Jenicek, Peggy Kirkwood, Teri Brady, Mary Frances ”Babs” Stirrat Iona L. Baldwin Sara Weathers Lee Wright, and Marie Zucchero (plays the Gorman & Gorman Shirley A. Bocek piano for the group). David and Karen Ann Keske Paul and Patricia Brown Gerald and Rebecca Butler Faye S. Compton Harry and Marilyn Dillon

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Bethesda Health Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries Financial Report Combined Balance Sheets June 30, 2007 and 2006

2007 2006 ASSETS Current assets Charity Care and Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,623,227 $ 1,364,774 Community Services Assets limited as to use 9,203,648 8,432,245 Service accounts receivable, net of In support of its mission, the Corporation the estimated allowance for provides services to residents who lack the uncollectible accounts of $800,000 financial resources to pay established rates. for 2007 and 2006 1,355,116 1,030,820 Other current assets 1,051,047 1,607,796 In addition, the Corporation provides services to residents, which are paid for by the Medicaid Total current assets 13,233,038 12,435,635 and Medicare programs. These programs pay the Corporation less than established rates for the Assets limited as to use services provided to these residents. Assets limited as to use, net of amount required to meet current obligations 83,899,683 85,595,402 The following is a summary of the uncompen- sated charges related to these services for the Property, plant and equipment, net 91,503,378 87,373,207 years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006: Other assets 1,187,185 1,103,202 2007 2006 Total assets $189,823,284 $186,507,446 Medicaid $ 5,749,922 $ 5,565,370 Medicare 861,198 917,926 Charity 586,945 824,523 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Total charity Current liabilities care and Current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,005,000 $ 955,000 community Accounts payable 1,840,929 1,760,850 services $ 7,198,065 $ 7,307,819 Accrued expenses 4,730,098 4,113,831 Other current liabilities 1,627,621 1,602,564 Total current liabilities 9,203,648 8,432,245

Long-term debt, less current maturities 69,550,000 70,555,000 Life residents’ fees 35,695,212 34,146,847 Other liabilities 2,909,333 4,323,347 Total liabilities 117,358,193 117,457,439 Net Assets Unrestricted 69,826,044 65,185,594 Temporarily restricted 2,639,047 3,864,413 Total net assets 72,465,091 69,050,007 Total liabilities and net assets $189,823,284 $186,507,446

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Bethesda Health Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries Combined Statements of Operations Years Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

2007 2006 Unrestricted revenues, gains and other support Net service revenue $50,287,816 $45,149,097 Other revenue and gains 7,915,926 8,485,847 Contributions 140,433 138,414 Net assets released from restrictions used for operations 1,301,282 69,285 Total revenues, gains and other support 59,645,457 53,842,643 Bethesda Meadow resident Velma Kirtman and her daughter, Pat McGinnis, share their reasons for Expenses supporting the Bethesda Meadow Promenade with Professional care 23,554,024 21,034,297 charitable donations at the Dedication Ceremony. Dietary services 6,421,681 5,638,172 General services 7,925,841 7,166,366 Administrative services 8,765,342 7,430,419 Employee health and welfare 3,271,973 4,225,930 Depreciation 5,177,573 4,742,817 Interest 3,173,498 2,828,284 Provision for uncollectible accounts 114,322 249,131 Total expenses 58,404,254 53,315,416

Operating income 1,241,203 527,227

Change in net unrealized gains of assets limited as to use 4,067,726 446,911

Change in net unrealized gains (losses) of interest rate swaps (62,157) 3,347,638

Effect of adopting provisions of FAS 158 (606,322) — Increase in unrestricted net assets $ 4,640,450 $ 4,321,776

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Management Team and Board of Directors

Management Team Christine E. Crouch, David M. Culver Vice President and James H. Esther, M.D. John W. Rowe, Administrator President & Chief Kenneth J. Kolkmeier Executive Officer Muriel C. Van Oordt, Vice President and Peter B. Krombach Joseph J. Brinker, Administrator Executive Vice President Susan G. Moore Bethesda Health Timothy L. Vosse and Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth G. (Betty) Sims Group has earned Vice President and R. Kenneth Bass, Jr., Director of Finance high marks from Senior Vice President, reviewing agencies, Senior Living Board of Directors such as the Better Donald J. Cognata, John W. McClure, Business Bureau’s Senior Vice President, Chairman Wise Giving Administrative Services John W. Rowe, Alliance. In fact, Steven L. Gosik, President & Chief Bethesda is one of Senior Vice President Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer the very few senior George W. Clements, Jr., care providers in the Katherine E. Joslin, Vice Chairman Senior Vice President, nation that has met Human Resources and Fred H. Perabo, the BBB’s standards. Marketing Secretary Patricia P. Kapsar, Richard C. Mueller, Jr., Senior Vice President and Treasurer Corporate Compliance John P. Baird Officer Joseph E. Birk, Jr. Alphonse D. Poelker, Senior Vice President, Marian F. Clifford Long Term Care Thomas R. Collins

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Bethesda Health Group, Inc. 1630 Des Peres Road, Suite 290 St. Louis, MO 63131 www.bethesdahealth.org

Bethesda Independent Bethesda Skilled Bethesda Home and Living Residences Nursing Residences Community-Based Services Bethesda Barclay House Bethesda Dilworth Bethesda Adult Day Club Bethesda Transitional Care 230 S. Brentwood Blvd. 9645 Big Bend Blvd. 9645 Big Bend Blvd. 1630 Des Peres Road, Suite 290 Clayton, MO 63105 Oakland, MO 63122 Oakland, MO 63122 St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 725-1000 (314) 968-5460 (314) 446-2103 (314) 277-9959 Bethesda Gardens Bethesda Meadow Bethesda Hospice Care St. Andrews & Bethesda 420 S. Kirkwood Road 322 Old State Road 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 200 Home Health Kirkwood, MO 63122 Ellisville, MO 63021 Webster Groves, MO 63119 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 150 (314) 965-8100 (636) 227-3431 (314) 446-0623 Webster Groves, MO 63119 Bethesda Orchard Bethesda Southgate Bethesda Private Duty (314) 218-2600 21 N. Old Orchard Ave. 5943 Telegraph Road Home Care Webster Groves, MO 63119 Oakville, MO 63129 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 202 (314) 963-2100 (314) 846-2000 Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 446-0700 The Oaks at Bethesda Big Bend, West of Berry Road Oakland, MO 63122 (314) 965-8100 Bethesda Terrace Your Gift Supports St. Louis Seniors 2535 Oakmont Terrace Dr. Oakville, MO 63129 We invite you to make a tax-deductible donation to the Bethesda Health Group Foundation. Your charitable contribution supports the mission of the Bethesda Health (314) 846-6400 Group Foundation to provide benevolent care for our residents who require financial assistance; to foster the development of new or enhanced senior programs; and to fund capital improvements at our senior residences. The gift you make today directly Residential, Assisted benefits our residents and enables us to provide a true quality of life through excellent and Skilled Care and compassionate care. A gift envelope is enclosed. We are sincerely grateful for The Charless Home your support. 4431 South Broadway Bethesda Health Group Foundation St. Louis, MO 63111 (314) 481-4840 Bethesda Legacy Society Bethesda Tribute and Memorial Gifts 1630 Des Peres Road, Suite 290 St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 800-1988 35 54028_REPORT 1/16/08 6:12 AM Page 36

Bethesda Health Group, Inc. 1630 Des Peres Road, Suite 290 St. Louis, MO 63131 www.bethesdahealth.org