Utena Social Care Home is an institution filled with deep history, carefully serving the elderly and disabled people for more than two centuries. The origins of these houses date back to 1781, when the first parish hospital was established in Utena, where the poorest members of society – the homeless and the disabled – were accommodated. After an unfortunate fire in 1879, in which the hospital building burned down, the shelter was rebuilt several times. In 1909 it opened its doors again, and in 1920 this important activity was taken over by nuns supported by the Society of St. Vincent Paul.
Today, Utena Social Care Home provides long-term and short-term care for about 260 elderly and disabled people who have come not only from the Utena region, but also from other regions of Lithuania. The modern base of the care institution is equipped with everything necessary for a quality life: residents are provided with single and double rooms, a hairdresser, a laundry, recreation areas, and recreation areas. Here, not only the daily needs are taken care of, but also the spiritual life of the inhabitants – the modern St. Peter’s Church. Paul’s Chapel provides an opportunity to participate in services and religious rites.
The care home promotes the activity and socialization of the residents by regularly organizing creative workshops, themed evenings, trips and excursions. Residents can realize their hobbies in a folk music group, a singers’ collective, a literary circle and the publication of the newspaper “Our House”. Strong ties with the community and fostering traditions make the Utena care home an exceptional place where warmth, security and a meaningful sense of community prevail.
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