When the first Presbyterian Home opened in Quitman in 1949, my grandfather, the Rev. Frank McElroy Sr., told the staff, “You are the hands of Christ, caring for the people of God.” It is from that simple charge that we created the Caring Hands Fund, which provides financial support to ensure that all residents have access to the exceptional services described in our mission statement.

We make this promise to every resident: You will have a home here for as long as you need it. No resident has ever been asked to leave because his or her financial resources have been exhausted and, God willing, no one ever will. 

We are profoundly grateful for the generosity of the many donors who made a gift to the Caring Hands Fund in 2025. Those gifts enable us to respond to the needs of our residents in the spirit of that original charge. Thank you!

ALEX PATTERSON

President and CEO

Above and beyond the lifetime commitment to our residents, Caring Hands funds also help to: 

• Address food insecurity
• Provide travel to medical or therapeutic appointments 
• Assist with medical bills or devices 
• Fund chaplaincy programs at our income-based communities



Whenever we see a need, we seek to fill it. More than one-third of the 1,200+ residents at our six communities benefit from some form of charitable care

through the Caring Hands Fund. We are grateful for the generosity of thousands of people in Georgia and around the country whose contributions support the Caring Hands Fund. 

2025 Financial Report

Caring Hands Fund

$2,262,958

4,122 gifts from 1,145 generous donors

392 individuals

270 residents

222 employees

70 churches

35 businesses

11 foundations

Building Our New Foundation: A Progress Report on UKG Pro HCM

Following our announcement last fall, we are pleased to share that the transition to our new UKG Pro HCM platform is moving forward with great momentum! Currently, our team is collaborating closely with consultants from Ascend and UKG to "architect" the foundation of the system.

This phase is all about precision: we are carefully mapping our organizational structure and standardizing our pay and accrual rules across every campus.

We are also designing the "bridges" that will connect UKG to the other vital platforms we use, such PointClickCare, Sage Financial, and CompAnalyst, as well as several others.

What does this mean for you?

Employees: You will soon enjoy easier access and clearer information. Through a new mobile app, your pay, benefits, and schedules will be transparent and available 24/7, giving you total "on-the-go" visibility into your personal information.

Supervisors: You will gain real-time tools that make daily management simpler. With clearer data at your fingertips, you can spend less time on paperwork and more time supporting your teams and residents.

For the "Bigger Picture": By unifying our data, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia will be able to analyze organizational trends more effectively. This high-level insight will allow us to make smarter, more proactive decisions that ensure the long-term stability and success of our entire organization.

We are taking the time to do this work right because our 750+ employees are our greatest asset. Stay tuned for more updates as we move toward the training and testing phases later this year!

AARON OLIVETO

Vice President/Human Resources Officer

As an expression of the Christian ministry in our Mission Statement, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

raises money to support the needs of our residents through the Caring Hands Fund.



The Caring Hands Fund also answers the call to serve our staff, whose compassionate care for our residents is a reflection of our founder’s encouragement: “You are the hands of Christ, caring for the people of God.”

The Employee Assistance Fund exists to provide help for our staff who are facing difficulties in their lives. The Fund is supported primarily through donations from residents to show their appreciation for the care they receive at Presbyterian Homes. We are grateful to them for their generosity and concern.

In 1942, a widow asked her pastor, “Is there a place for me?” She did not know where she would live out the years of her life in security and comfort. Presbyterian Homes is the answer to her question. And it is also the place for our staff – people who are called to provide that security and comfort for our residents. 

The Process

Leadership of a specific department may confidentially refer an employee who has a need that is included in the policy. Human Resources and the Executive Director will review the referral and make a decision. The awards are based on financial need and the severity and impact of the situation.

Eligibility

The employee should be in good standing with no current work-related, attendance, or performance-based issues. They must have a qualified disaster or a personal hardship and be able to provide necessary supporting documents. The employee should have been employed for at least 180 days with PVA.

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia opened in Quitman in 1949 with three female residents who had been recommended by their churches and whose support was provided by those churches. By the late 1950s, the Home expanded to accommodate 75 residents, and in 1963, we opened Georgia’s first facility to provide residential care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. In December 1975, a generous bequest from R.C. McIntosh led to the construction of independent living facilities. The McIntosh Retirement Center opened in 1978.

Our reputation as a Christian ministry providing exceptional services led to interest around the state in additional PHGA communities. In the mid-1980s, discussions about opening a Presbyterian Homes facility in north Georgia began with Cobb Hospital and Medical Center. Presbyterian Village Cobb, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, was the result of these conversations.

In addition to the Skilled Nursing Facility, over the ensuing years we added 32 cottages, 49 independent living units, 24 assisted living units, 14 cluster homes and a wellness center.

Demand for the compassionate care we provide continues to grow, and we are responding. What we have long called Presbyterian Village Austell is now Presbyterian Village Cobb to reflect its regional service area. We plan to add 45 new single-family cottage homes to the 60-acre Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary campus and introduce comprehensive upgrades to the dining and wellness facilities, which will complement a forthcoming renovated Bedford Chapel that we dedicated last year. This project will allow us to meet the evolving needs of Cobb County’s senior population while creating quality jobs and economic opportunity for the area.

We’re preserving the mission and values that have guided us for 76 years while building a next-generation senior living community that honors both independence and security.

Thank you for all that you do to fulfill our mission and serve our residents with compassion and love.

“Is there a place for me?”

That question, asked more than 80 years ago, was the inspiration for Presbyterian Homes. The word “place” has both a physical and spiritual meaning. Having a place provides security and comfort for our residents, and it is our responsibility to make sure our communities are of the highest quality. The compassionate care you provide for our residents is an equally important part of the commitment we make to them and their families.

In Athens, we are adding a separate independent living campus called Presbyterian Village Oconee with 75 residences that will share some services with the main campus along with an onsite community center. There is strong demand for the quality of senior living that we provide in both communities and we are proud to be able to meet that need. We anticipate breaking ground for Presbyterian Village Oconee this year.  

The full renovation of Calvin Court and Philips Towers, our two income-based independent living apartment communities in Atlanta, is well underway. Every resident room will be completely renovated, as will the common spaces. We are excited about the future for the 400 residents there once the project is complete.

The Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament is on Monday, September 28. However, the fun begins on Sunday night.

Join us for a ceilidh* on Sunday evening in the Atlanta Athletic Club's 1898 House and Ballroom where we will gather in celebration ahead of the Caring Hands Classic.

*ceilidh: a social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling