By Benny Fairchild
When the Society of United Helpers purchased the former Pythian Home in Ogdensburg in order to construct what would eventually become United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care in Ogdensburg the price paid for the property was only $62,500.
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| Pythian Home in Ogdensburg |
While that figure may not sound like a lot, especially given
today’s real estate market, when adjusted for inflation, using an online
inflation calculator, that figure translates to $518,681.53.
After purchasing the property, which would also play host to
the United Helpers adult home for more than 40 years, the Society launched a
capital campaign aimed at collecting $100,000 to help build the United Helpers
Nursing Home.
Funds were successfully raised and in 1972, a 120-bed
skilled nursing facility was opened. Just seven years later the 40-bed adult
home opened, providing area seniors who could still live somewhat independently
with apartment-style living where meals were provided, as well as other
assistance if needed.
Today the Rehabilitation and Senior Care facility is
undergoing renovations and being converted to office space for both United
Helpers Behavioral Health and Life Skills, as well as the United Helpers
Management Company.
The former adult home is being renovated into “market-rate”
apartments, which will provide quality living accommodations along the St.
Lawrence River just outside the city of Ogdensburg.
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| United Helpers Building Fund Pledge Card |
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