Brown Memorial Home
ACTIVE INDEPENDENT SENIORS
"The finest monument is not a granite statue or a towering marble shaft. Rather, it is the establishment of the means to ease burdens and bring comfort and pleasure to present and future generations. This was the purpose and desire that prompted the establishment of Brown Memorial Home."
Retired? Senior-Citizen? Looking to simplify life? O happy day!! We would love to connect with you. Come make an appointment to see your new dwelling place at Brown Memorial Home! Read on...
Brown Memorial Home at a Glance
A Distinct Identity
Brown Memorial Home is very unique as it is an independent, non-assisted living community. Independent as it is a non-profit entity supported by the Brown Memorial Foundation. Non-assisted as we do not provide medical care, nor have a nursing staff on site. But we welcome retirees, 65 or older who enjoy life and will receive the benefits that Brown's Home offers. Living community as we literally do life together! Socialize through laughter, activities and programs that are just right for you. We have morning devotionals, activities that help residents interact, spaces to connect with one another and personal connections with our matron service. Find purpose and fulfillment as you live well at Brown's! Being a Senior means you are well seasoned with many experiences and your wisdom is valued!
Quick Facts
*Independent Senior Living
*A Beautiful Country Setting
*Three Delicious & Nutritious Meals Served Daily
*Housekeeping & Laundry Services Provided
*Utilities & Direct TV Included
*Variety of Indoor & Outdoor Activities
*Matron Check-Ins
*Exercise Room
*Parking Garage
*Extra Storage
*Many acres to enjoy creation and take a walk or have an adventure!
Plans & Pricing
Different Selections Available
Plans
All our rooms are unique in design, but all include a living room, a bedroom and a private bathroom. A couple of our rooms have bathtubs, but most have been updated with a walk in shower. All the rooms have windows that allow residents to view the beautiful outdoors.
Pricing
Our pricing for the home, that includes Utilities, 3 meals a day, TV service, Housekeeping and Laundry Service is $1070/mth. Duplexes on the property are a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Living Room, Laundry Room and Full Kitchen starting at $1907/mth. It also includes a tornado room. The duplexes are very popular and, at this time, are available on a waiting list only.
The Vision
C.L. Brown
The Legacy
Someone who deserves more credit for the changes he brought to Abilene, Kansas is Cleyson LeRoy Brown. It seems like many people forget or do not even know about what Brown did for his community. A successful businessman, Brown decided to focus on many community improvement projects late in his life. Whether you know it or not, the legacy of Brown can be seen in the area around Abilene to this day. History tells us that even President Eisenhower's father was employed by the creamery that Brown owned. He owned many businesses that included an electric company, a telephone company (today know as Sprint), the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and more.
The Home
It would not be until 1926 that Brown began making visible gifts to the Abilene community as a whole. Brown and his siblings formed the Brown Memorial Foundation in memory of their parents. With the foundation, they constructed the Brown Memorial Home for the Aged and a 226 acre park open to the public. At the time, the park cost approximately $1,000 a day to operate. However, it was free to the public and included a swimming lake, golf course, zoo, and camps for boys and girls.
The Continued Benefits
“Our only thought in establishing this memorial is to give in a practical manner recognition of the memory of our parents and to do some good to humanity in a permanent and helpful way that will make life easier for those who may receive its benefits. It is located here in Abilene because it is our home and the home for so many years of our family. We hope that it may fill a real need and be forever an active force for helpfulness.” -C.L. Brown
Brown
Memorial
Park
200 Acres to Enjoy!
What an incredible back yard! Picnics, family events, weddings, 18 hole disc-golf, fishing, hiking, walking, kid's parks and more! There are five shelter houses and two public restrooms. The Park is open to the public throughout the year.
There is also a camp called Camp Mary Dell. It is available for reunions, receptions, weddings and group meetings at a nominal fee. Rogers Hall is equipped with a full kitchen with large stoves, refrigerators, cooking utensils and dishes in a large dining room that can seat 80. The Large meeting room will accommodate 200. Two outdoor grills are available, as well as, picnic tables. Rogers Hall has five sleeping rooms in the basement with two twin beds in each room.
There are also six rustic cabins and a school dormitory available and can accommodate 62. A bath house is located at the facility.
Reservations for Camp Mary Dell may be made by calling 785-263-2351 Mon-Fri, 9-12 or clicking the button below.
