Long before Social Security and Medicare, a group of enterprising citizens put together a plan to care for the elderly, as the Hebrew Old Age Home of Atlantic City. Over the years, their vision evolved into world-class long-term care and assisted living facilities that were truly homes for the residents. They were so successful that long-term care administrators visited from as far away as Japan to study the design and try to duplicate it.
For over a decade, the Seashore Gardens Foundation worked alongside the home to provide the supplemental programs that truly enriched elder lives. Now as a separate foundation, we remain steadfast to our mission of enriching the quality of life for seniors in southern New Jersey. We advocate for, and support, the elderly and their families as they confront the challenges associated with aging.
Here’s a look at our history and how we have evolved to where we are today.
- 1916 – The Hebrew Sheltering Home of Atlantic City opens its doors on Columbia Place.
- 1923 – The founders open a larger Hebrew Old Age Home on Georgia Ave. to meet the growing needs of the elderly.
- 1928 – Construction begins on a new, larger facility that can better meet the community’s needs.
- 1934 – The Hebrew Old Age and Sheltering Home of Atlantic City opens on Vermont Ave. with dormitory style accommodations for 20 residents.
- 1951 – The Hebrew Old Age and Sheltering Home acquires the former Cosmopolitan Hotel at Atlantic City’s southern end, now being able to accommodate 93 residents. The name changes to Hebrew Old Age Center of Atlantic City.
- 1963 – An addition began on the Cosmopolitan, extending the the facility to 150 beds. The addition completed in November of 1963.
- 1970s & 80s – At the same location, the Cosmopolitan Retirement Residence opened The Max and Bessie Rounick Pavilion in 1987 as a 70-bed residence center, offering senior services for independent living.
- 1990s – The Board began to work on a state-of-the-art residence for future generations.
- 2002 – Seashore Gardens Living Center opened in Galloway on a 20-acre campus with a 125,000 sq. ft. home that includes a skilled nursing center, rehabilitation, a Comfort Care Alzheimer’s wing, and an Assisted Living Residence all under one roof. The home was renamed Seashore Gardens Living Center, becoming licensed as a skilled nursing center with 151 beds.
- 2003 – The Seashore Gardens Foundation was created to provide important funding for the programs and services that enrich elder lives at Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC). The Foundation was formed as the charitable arm of the nonprofit Home to help fill the gap in funding at a time when it was increasingly difficult to meet the standard for a high level of care.
- 2003-2012 – The Seashore Gardens Foundation launches the events that provide enriching programs for SGLC, including the Gala, the 5K Run & Health Walk, golf tournament, dinner club, and more.
- 2012 – Seashore Housing opens on the Seashore Gardens Living Center campus serving residents 55+ with special needs.
- 2012-2024 – The Seashore Gardens Foundation debuts the Black & White Ball and continues to create meaningful connections in our Jewish community.
- 2025 – Seashore Gardens Foundation changes its name to Mosaic at the completion of the sale of the home to Atlas Healthcare Group. Mosaic extends their mission into the community and chooses 5 pillars of focus.
Our diverse programs and services are designed to address the various needs of seniors, from recreational activities and wellness programs to specialized care services. We continuously evaluate and adapt our offerings to ensure they meet the evolving needs of our community.
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Mosaic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting caregivers and individuals affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s. Through education, community programming, and outreach, we help families navigate the challenges of memory loss. Our mission is to piece together care and community, ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.
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