ElderServe Timeline
Our ElderServe journey runs deep! From our founding in 1962 to name changes, new locations, and countless milestones, we've grown while staying true to our mission. Take a look at how far we've come!
2025 +
Today, ElderServe continues its long tradition of responding and adapting to the changing and growing needs of our community's older adults, so they can live safer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.
2024 +
ElderServe is the Winner of the 2024 Official Louisville Best of the Best Community Choice Award in the Retirement/55+ Category!
In May 2024, ElderServe completed renovations of its Adult Day Health Center (ADHC). The updated facility is set to begin welcoming patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia in early 2025.
In May 2024, ElderServe completed renovations of its Adult Day Health Center (ADHC). The updated facility is set to begin welcoming patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia in early 2025.
2023 +
ElderServe reopened its doors to the Senior Center in March.
2022 +
In April 2022, ElderServe experienced a temporary closure during the challenges of the pandemic. Later that year, in November, Rev. Timothy Findley, Jr. was named CEO—making history as the first Black leader to hold the position in ElderServe’s long-standing legacy.
2020 +
Like many organizations across the country, ElderServe faced tough decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic—pausing all in-person programming and parting ways with much of its dedicated staff as it weathered an unprecedented time.
2019 +
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, ElderServe faced increased financial strain and appointed Patty Belden as CEO amid the uncertainty.
2016 +
ElderServe merged with GuardiaCare, adding guardianship and financial management services and moving to the former GuardiaCare building at 215 W. Breckinridge St.
2014 +
ElderServe moved its administrative offices from Dosker Manor to the Nucleus Building on Market Street.
2013 +
Julie Genthner named CEO of ElderServe.
2000 +
ElderClub, an adult day care center with a nurse on duty, opened at Oak and Acorn.
1996 +
ElderServe added Crime Victim Services, the first and only program for elderly crime victims in Kentucky.
1995 +
ElderServe consolidated its Senior House West sites into the new Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center at 28th and Magazine streets.
1994 +
The TeleCare program moved from the Kentucky Association of Older Persons to ElderServe.
1990 +
Senior House changed its name to ElderServe to signify the expansion of services
1988 +
The Senior Companion program, which pairs low-income, healthy senior volunteers with frail peers, began.
1986 +
A HomeCare program was established.
1970 +
The agency established sites in West Louisville, called Senior House West.
1968 +
Senior House moved to Dosker Manor on Muhammad Ali Boulevard, a new high-rise public housing apartment complex.
1967 +
Social services were added to help senior citizens access community and government resources.
1965 +
Senior House, originally located at the old YMCA building at Third and Broadway, served more than 1,500 older adults annually.
1962 +
ElderServe was incorporated in 1962 as Senior House, after a study by the Community Chest (now Metro United Way decided that senior citizens needed a social and recreational center in Louisville. Initial funding came from the National Council of Jewish Women, the City of Louisville and the Louisville Foundation.