Daily prayer and hard conscientious work by the Sisters, lay staff and volunteers make it work. St. Gerard's makes it possible for people to be cared for in their own local communities by a staff that is largely made up of their own friends and relatives. With a resident chaplain, our Catholic residents have the benefit of daily Mass and rosary. In the event of a serious illness our chaplains have always been eager to serve and to provide all the spiritual benefits of their Faith. The spiritual well-being of our residents is a priority.
Protestant services are also available weekly in our nursing home chapel.
Current trends in the nursing home mission to bring children and the elderly together also influenced the decision to begin this new apostolate. This service is provided at the lowest of fees to the mothers and families using it, therefore material or monetary donations are always gratefully appreciated. St. Gerard's Community Nursing Home and Child Care give witness to the worth and value of life, especially through the living together of the very young and the very old.