by Spencer Hutson/BHHM JEFFERSON CITY – Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries has announced its 2025 Volunteer Organization of the Year: First Baptist Church of Viburnum, led by Justin Perry. Across all six Baptist Homes campuses, churches and community groups play an essential role in weekly worship services, activities, Bible studies pastoral care, and a variety of campus improvement projects. Churches, associations, and local community groups consistently offer their support, … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes receives National Heritage Award for conservation leadership
JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries has been honored with the prestigious Heritage Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to advancing the national R3 conservation initiative—focused on Recruiting, Retaining, and Reactivating adult participation in outdoor and conservation activities, including hunting and fishing. Presented by Cole Gander, Deer Outreach Specialist with the National Deer Association, the award acknowledges Baptist Homes' … [Read more...]
BHHM gets additional medicaid approvals
JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes campuses in Arcadia Valley (Ironton), Independence and Ozark has been approved for a new Home and Community based service called the Personal Care Program (PCP) through the Department of Social Services. It is loosely referred to as “Medicaid for the Assisted Living/Residential Care.” The PCP program makes Residential Care and Assisted Living more accessible for seniors who do not need 24-hour nursing care, but do require assistance with one or more … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries finalizes purchase of Tri-County Care Center
JEFFERSON CITY (BHHM) – Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries has finalized its purchase of the Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia. Baptist Homes has been providing management services of this home for approximately one year. As of Sept. 1, the campus became the eighth home in the Baptist Homes family of ministries. Dr. Aaron Witte, administrator of the Tri-County campus discovered an interesting back story of an unknown connection between Baptist Homes and the Tri-County Care … [Read more...]
Baptist Homes announces ‘Welcome Home’ campaign
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written by Ronald Mackey, vice president of community engagement at Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries. Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is in a dynamic growth cycle unlike anytime in our history. In the span of three years, we have grown from four campuses (Arcadia Valley, Chillicothe, Ozark, and Ashland, which is under construction) to eight campuses (adding Smithville, Independence, Adrian, and Vandalia)—with ongoing negotiations to … [Read more...]