The document announces the appointment of Todd Gaertner as the new administrator of the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Gaertner will oversee the 120-resident skilled nursing facility and the 14-resident independent living community, Parley Manor. Gaertner has an MBA and experience as a nursing home administrator, and believes in providing great quality care and quality of life for residents.

1. A program of Lutheran Social Services
A quarterly publication of the Lutheran Home of Southbury
Lutheran Home
Spring 2009
Lutheran Home Welcomes
New Administrator
Lutheran Social Services is pleased to announce the appointment
of Todd Gaertner as the new administrator of the two residential
elder care programs at the Lutheran Home of Southbury.
Gaertner’s primary responsibility will be the supervision of the
organization’s 120-resident skilled nursing facility, which cares
for persons with Alzheimer's and other memory related disor-
ders, those requiring traditional long-term nursing care, and
those in need of rehab services.
“My passion as a nursing home administrator is the develop-
ment of person-centered communities in which residents and
their family members are actively involved in the quality and
social development of the community,” states Gaertner.
“The team at the Lutheran Home will continue in its endeavor
to provide great quality care and a great quality of life for all
members of the community.”
In addition to caring for people in the organization’s nursing
program, Gaertner will be responsible for the Lutheran Home’s
independent living community, Parley Manor. This 14-resident
community offers people three meals per day, 24-hour atten-
The Lutheran Home of Southbury is a program of
dants, laundry, and housekeeping services. Unlike most assisted
Lutheran Social Services, one of the largest
living communities, Parley Manor accepts both private payment
human services organizations in New England.
and Medicaid reimbursement for services.
For additional information on the Lutheran Home of
Southbury’s residential services, contact the Admissions Gaertner earned an MBA at the Thunderbird School of Interna-
Department at 203.264.9135 ext. 322. For information tional Management in addition to completing his state license
on the organization’s community-based services, please requirements to work as a nursing home administrator. Prior to
contact LSS In-Home Care at 203.267.5375. joining the Lutheran Home, Gaertner served as the administrator
For online information, visit www.lhsouthbury.org. of Gardner Heights Health Care Center in Shelton. Like the
Lutheran Home, Gardner Heights is a nursing home that special-
izes in Alzheimer’s /dementia care and rehabilitation services.
LHS Annual Guild Fair! An advocate for improving the quality of life for nursing home
Saturday, June 13th residents, Gaertner also leads the education committee of the
Food, Shopping, and Fun. Connecticut Culture Change Coalition. This committee is com-
posed of nursing home providers, state agencies, and eldercare
Join is for a great day! advocacy groups that work together to advance the quality of
nursing home care in Connecticut.
Complementing his strong background as a nursing home ad-
Lutheran Home of Southbury ministrator, Gaertner feels a special calling to serve at the Lu-
theran Home of Southbury because of the organization’s faith-
990 Main Street North
based mission, which it shares with its parent organization: “In
Southbury, CT 06488
response to Christ’s love, Lutheran Social Services serves and
Phone: 203.264.9135
cares for people in need.” A life-long Lutheran, Gaertner, along
Fax: 203.262.6714
with his wife Cindy and their two daughters, is a member of St.
Email: dcass@lhsouthbury.org
Andrew Lutheran Church in Bristol, Connecticut. In addition,
www.lhsouthbury.org
Gaertner and his family know the Southbury area well, as his
In response to Christ’s love, wife was raised in Woodbury and visits family still residing in
Lutheran Social Services Woodbury often.
serves and cares for people in need.

2. We can help you or your loved one stay at home safely.
“Call me for a free consultation.”
- Frank Malgrande,
LSS In-Home Care Program Director
Caregivers trained at the Lutheran Home to care for older adults,
including those with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory related disorders.
Companionship • Respite care • Light housekeeping
Medication reminders • Meal planning & preparation
Transport to appointments • Errands - shopping, etc.
203.267.5375
Lutheran Home of Southbury
990 Main Street North
Southbury, CT 06488
Don’t miss the
LHS Guild Fair
Saturday, June 13th
Meet the new administrator of the Lutheran Home of Southbury...
See details inside.
To donate a gift, please tear off the section below and mail to: LHS, 990 Main Street North, Southbury, CT
* Enclosed is my (our) tax-deductible gift for: Your Name:
___ $50 ___ $200 ___ $500 ___ $1,000 OR $__________ ______________________________________
Address:
Please apply my gift to: ____ Purchase new electric beds
____ General resident care & facility needs ______________________________________
My gift is in Memory or in Honor of (circle one if applicable): ______________________________________
Please make checks payable to Lutheran Home of Southbury. Email/Phone: _____________________________
To donate with a credit card, call 203-264-9135 x 301 or x 205.
Or visit www.lssne.org.
Also... Thank you for your financial support.
Please remember the Lutheran Home in your will. The Lutheran Home of Southbury is program
This is a wonderful way to show your appreciation for LHS of Lutheran Social Services.
and your desire that it continues to develop and grow.
Your estate gift will impact resident’s lives for decades “In response to Christ’s love, Lutheran Social Services
and your gift will be counted towards the Tree of Life! serves and cares for people in need.”
Appeal #2009 LHS NL Spring
Thank you!