History & Mission
Dedicated People
Our dedicated board, staff and volunteers are the very heart of Greenwood House.
225+ Staff Members
100+ Volunteers
1,000+ Annual Members
61 Board Members
800+ Women for Greenwood House Members
Our History
More than a half century ago, the women of the Trenton Ladies Sick Benefit Society, a charitable and humanitarian organization, recognized the need in the community for a Home for elderly Jewish people who required medical, nursing and personal care in a secure environment. In 1939, they purchased and renovated a spacious home on Greenwood Avenue and named it the Home for the Aged Sons and Daughters of Israel.
1973
In 1973, the community changed its name to Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged and was relocated to the current Ewing Township location. The goal was to provide skilled nursing care for 60 residents. As the community’s needs continued to grow, a new wing was added in 1980, expanding the Home’s capacity to 122 residents.
1992
In 1992, the community was refurbished and a special care unit was added bringing capacity to 132 residents.
2002
In 2002, Greenwood House’s skilled nursing home was renamed to honor the Marcus family and is now called the Robert and Natalie Marcus Home for the Jewish Aged.
2003
In 2003, a 16-unit, 20-bed assisted living community was added offering one- and two-bedroom apartments – along with a host of convenient services and amenities – for those not yet ready for a skilled care center.
2003
In 2003, a 16-unit, 20-bed assisted living community was added offering one- and two-bedroom apartments – along with a host of convenient services and amenities – for those not yet ready for a skilled care center.
2006
In 2006, we added 10 more beds to our skilled center and five apartments were added to The Abrams Residence assisted living community.
Homemaker services and hospice care were also added to our continuum of care.
21ST Century Vision
As we move forward, Greenwood House will continue to grow and change as needs and trends evolve. Our vision for the future is to promote a resident-centered network of seamless, multidisciplinary, integrated services with a continued focus on preventive care, wellness and maximum independence. We want Greenwood House to be known as a health care organization offering a broad range of programs, lifestyles and services for seniors.
In designing our future, we will continue to identify areas and types of need, explore potential new business lines and develop and execute a progressive and aggressive technology strategy. We will continue to embrace change to ensure we create the right environment for tomorrow’s senior population.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care and services to seniors and those we serve in an atmosphere of compassion and dignity, based on Jewish traditions and values. We support clients’ quality of life by offering opportunities for social, emotional and spiritual engagement.
Our Vision
