More than half a century of outstanding history and reputation for family care will be celebrated at the Care One Care Center on Route 36 Thursday April 27 when the facility’s name will be officially changed from Care One at King James to Care One at Middletown.
At the same time, the main room at the facility, used daily for lunch and dinner for the residents, as well as for all major indoor events, will be officially changed to the King James Dining Room, ensuring that history of the facility will never be forgotten.
Daniel Straus, owner of the Care One facilities throughout New Jersey, will officiate at a formal ribbon cutting ceremony during the afternoon of activities which will take place from 2 to 5 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the afternoon’ s activities, planned for the courtyard, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the King James Dining Room.
Swag will be available for all guests, and refreshments will be served.
The care center was planned and built by former Atlantic Highlands Mayor James R. Snyder of Snyder Construction Co. and Kingdon Westerlind, with Herman J. Black of Highlands the first administrator. Throughout its history, it has been known for its family atmosphere, both among local residents who have resided there as well as the many employees who have given more than 500 years of service because of their long tenures.
Generations and other relatives of employees have all also worked there through the years. Currently, there are two pairs of mothers and daughters. One mother and son and two sisters on staff at the facility, working in the office, kitchen, and Central Supply.
