Mission
Our mission is to promote and provide personal
and professional quality of care in an atmosphere which reflects
Christ's compassion, love and concern for the elderly.
Our mission began over 70 years ago when Mother M. Angeline Teresa
founded a new congregation - The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged
& Infirm. Under Mother Angeline's direction, the Charism of
the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm was conceived
and nurtured:
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To identify the spiritual, personal
and social needs of the elderly.
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To initiate programs and services
for them.
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To clasp the hand of an aged
person and give meaning to the autumn of life.
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To form a religious congregation
preparing the way for others who would be dedicated to the care
and service of the aged.
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Admission Information
Garvey Manor provides care for persons regardless of race, color,
religious creed, national origin, age, ancestry, or sex. However,
this facility cares primarily for persons over sixty-five (65).
Garvey Manor admits only residents whose nursing care and physical
needs can be provided by the staff and facility. A resident with
a disease in the communicable stage may not be admitted to the facility
unless it is deemed advisable by the attending physician, the medical
director, and administration and unless the facility has the capability
to care for the needs of the resident.
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History
 In
1906, John Kazmaier built "Villa Kazmaier" on 18 acres
of rolling hillside in Hollidaysburg. Forty years later, the 15-room
mansion was sold to James Drenning who renovated it and renamed
it "Drenwood."
In 1950, the Sisters of the Holy Name of Nazareth
purchased the home and acreage for use as a convalescent and rest
home for the Sisters of the Order. In 1963, Bishop J. Carroll
McCormick conceived the idea of building a Catholic long term
care facility to serve the elderly of the region. The property
was purchased by the Diocese along with additional adjacent acreage.
Ground was broken for a nursing home that would be staffed by
the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and named Garvey
Manor in honor of the first bishop of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese,
Eugene A. Garvey.
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