About the *Carmel Home**: A Haven of Care and Faith in Owensboro for Over 70 Years*

For more than seven decades, the Carmel Home in Owensboro, Kentucky, has provided compassionate care to the elderly. This care is grounded in a rich history of faith and service. Operated by the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, the home has been a steadfast presence in the community. It offers a continuum of care that includes personal and skilled nursing services.

The story of the Carmel Home began in 1952 when four Carmelite Sisters made the journey from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Owensboro. Their arrival marked the establishment of a new ministry focused on serving the elderly in the region. Among these founding sisters was Sister M. Bernadette Niehaus. She was instrumental in the home’s early development.

From its inception, it is guided by the principles of the Carmelite tradition. It emphasizes a “home away from home” atmosphere where residents are treated with dignity and respect. The mission of the Carmelite Sisters is to see and serve God in the elderly. This philosophy continues to shape the daily life and care provided at the facility.

Located at 2501 Old Hartford Road, it is a non-profit, Roman Catholic long-term care facility. It provides a range of services to meet the varying needs of its residents, ensuring they receive both physical and spiritual support. The continued presence and leadership of the Carmelite Sisters underscore the home’s enduring commitment to its founding values.