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1955
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The first residents began moving into the Lutheran Sunset Home in
March 1955 and the official
opening was held on June 11 of that year. The original home, located at 1212 Osler Street
in Saskatoon, offered retirement living in a Christian atmosphere for 58 "guests." Since
then, LutherCare Communities has built a "Continuum of Living," serving people of many
different ages and needs throughout Saskatchewan.
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1962
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added 63 units to the original home, including 43 for nursing care.
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1969
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renamed the former Luther Theological Seminary building in Saskatoon as the Lavik Centre and converted it for 12 seniors' housing units.
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1978
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developed 22-storey, 196-suite Luther Tower at 1223 Temperance Street, Saskatoon.
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1985
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opened Luther Seniors Centre on Alexandra Avenue in Saskatoon, providing a day program for adults with dementia.
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1986
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built 80-bed addition to care home on former site of Lavik Centre.
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1988
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worked with Sask Housing to develop a 30-unit Luther Family Housing for low-income families on Heritage Way, Saskatoon.
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1988
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renovated the original nursing care wing to create secure Special Needs Unit for residents with dementia.
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1989
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opened 120-suite Luther Heights on Alexandra Ave., Saskatoon.
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1989
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purchased 52-suite Trinity Tower in Estevan.
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1995
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in partnership with Saskatchewan Department of Community Resources and Employment, opened first of six group homes in Saskatoon, serving younger residents.
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1996
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began operating 48-suite Villa Royale in Saskatoon, in partnership with private developers.
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1997
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opened 33-suite Luther Place in Outlook.
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2000
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opened the personal care home at 1230 Temperance Street, Saskatoon.
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2000
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began operating 155-suite Luther Riverside Terrace in Saskatoon, in partnership with private developers.
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2002
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launched Home Help in Saskatoon, providing personal care and support on a fee-for-service basis.
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2003
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began operating 88-suite The Palisades in Saskatoon, in partnership with private developers.
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2004
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began operating 123-suite Broadway Terrace in Regina jointly with Regina Lutheran Care Society.
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