About Us
The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina (LHSC) is a faith-based, non-profit organization with a mission to offer senior adults superior residential and healthcare choices throughout their retirement.
LHSC operates five communities including Franke at Seaside, the Heritage at Lowman, Trinity on Laurens, Rice Estate and RoseCrest along with three programs: Lutheran Hospice, BeWell Home Services, a non-medical home care program, and BeWell@Home, a healthcare membership program, across the state.
Mission Statement
Believing in the presence of God, the value of human life and the dignity of the individual, the mission of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. as a ministry of the church, is to promote the well-being of older adults by providing residential, health care and hospice services.
Vision Statement
As a ministry built on trust, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina will be:
- The premier provider of quality residential, health care and hospice services for older adults in South Carolina;
- A model for innovation and compassionate care provided by our caring, professional and competent staff;
- Committed to respecting and valuing our employees and our partnership in this ministry;
- Respectful of the dignity and worth of the individual;
- Financially strong due to disciplined operational and financial management and control, combined with the continued growth of the LHSC Foundation;
- Effective in the use of our endowment to address the needs of our residents, patients, clients, communities and services;
- Effective and disciplined in development of strategies that are responsive to the needs of the community; and
- Committed to providing facilities and services that are efficiently and thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of the community.
Values
Ministry
LHSC is a ministry of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We demonstrate our faithfulness through the provision of programs and services that reflect our Christian heritage and commitment to holistic care for people of all faiths and beliefs.
Respect
We value and respect our residents, patients, clients, their families, our employees, volunteers, donors and other partners.
Quality
Our commitment is to continuously improve quality through processes that support the delivery of our care and services through teamwork, staff development and empowerment of our employees and volunteers.
Accountability
We accept our fiduciary and stewardship responsibilities. We efficiently manage the resources of LHSC in order to be a financially strong organization. We utilize measurable outcomes and a system for reporting of progress toward goals attainment. We comply with all laws, rules and regulations and promote a quality living and work environment
Integrity
We adhere to our values and are honest and ethical in all communications and actions.
Person-Centered Focus
LHSC offers a continuum of care and services focused on the individual needs of our residents, patients, clients and their families.
Commitment to Employees
LHSC commits to provide its employees a safe working environment, competitive compensation, opportunities for training and development, and the leadership to achieve LHSC’s mission and vision for the future.
Strategic Market Focus
LHSC utilizes a disciplined strategic management process to implement planned development strategies based on current and future needs of our target populations.
If everyone took five minutes out of their day to help someone in need or to make a difference in the life of someone else, to put a smile on their face or turn their day into a great one, what would our world look like?
With that very idea in mind, we have created a program within our community and that of our sister programs and communities to put in that extra effort that will touch the life of someone we serve. Whether it’s ensuring their birthday doesn’t go unnoticed or taking the time to carry in groceries for a resident, when our staff sees someone in need they see an opportunity to make a difference.
Because of this new initiative, our residents are happier, our team more fulfilled, and relationships between everyone within the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina that much stronger.
Do you know a TeamMate who has gone the extra mile?
Click here to learn more about our employee recognition program.