History
60+ years of service
Apostolic Christian Restmor is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit ministry in central Illinois owned and operated by the Apostolic Christian Church of Morton and supported by the Apostolic Christian Church of Tremont. Founded in 1961, this Christian nursing home officially became supported by both churches in 1978.
Until 2008, residents were served at the original building on 935 E. Jefferson St. in Morton.
Historical photos from our first decade
Timeline
1961 — Rudy Bertschi & Chris Hauter opened Restmor (74 beds)
1968 — Sixty-one beds were added
1978 — Morton Apostolic Christian Church purchased Restmor
1991-1994 — The Parkside of Morton, 48 independent living units, constructed at 1400 Parkside
1990s — Sought God's guidance for future Restmor and the needs of future residents
June 4, 2006 — Ground broken for a new ACR at 1500 Parkside Avenue. The Construction Manager is CORE Construction, the exterior of the building is handled by BLDD Architects, Inc., and the interior of the building is planned by Perkins Eastman.
All of 2007 and early 2008 — Eleven committees spend 14 months planning the move to the new Restmor.
April 15, 2008 — In one very exciting, phenomenal day all the residents, their furniture, and belongings were moved to the new ACR. This was possible because almost all staff from all three shifts were working, because 226 volunteers were giving their day to us, because our family members were so supportive and helpful too, and most of all, because God had blessed our mission in a new facility made possible by wonderful church support.
2017 – (Approximately) 3,000 sq. ft. expansion in our memory care unit, called Evergreen Village, to provide enhanced activity and multi-purpose area. The addition features a new four seasons room complete with fireplace as well as an expansive living room with open gathering areas, two kitchens, and multiple seating areas.