July 4, 1921
The old Park
Hotel was rededicated as the Bethlen Home, an orphanage for
Hungarian children who lost parents through mine disasters and
other tragedies.
At the same time, the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
(HRFA) purchased surrounding farmland to provide food and
revenue for the orphanage.
1930s
The need for elder care was realized as the
individuals tending to the orphans aged. At that time, the
orphanage moved to downtown Ligonier, while the elderly
remained in the original Home.
1951, 1962, 1975
Space in the original Home became limited. Thus, in 1951, the
first wing of the historic Bethlen Home for the Aged was
built. Newer sections were dedicated in 1962 and 1975.
1979
The orphanage closed its doors. Over the span of
nearly six decades, the orphanage provided a home for more
than 3,000 children.
1980s - Present
• Built 20 cottages in the Bethlen Retirement Village
• Remarketed the old orphanage as the Bethlen Apartments
• Acquired Ligonier Gardens Personal Care Home
• Constructed a new Bethlen Nursing Home to
replace the historic
facility
• Wrapped its multiple services and lifestyles under the
name
“Bethlen Communities”
• Opened Home Health and Hospice Services
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