THE DANISH HOME is located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, thirty-five miles north of New York City. The Danish Home is an independent retirement residence located on a historic estate. The classical half-timbered stone building, complete with courtyard, gazebos, vegetable garden and orchard, is home for up to 18 retired adults.

Licensed by the New York State Department of Health, the Danish Home is an Adult Care Facility (ACF). Residents enjoy three home-cooked meals a day, assistance with medications, housekeeping and a daily activity program. Local, international and intergenerational socialization occurs on a weekly basis.

At 105 years young, the Danish Home is in good health and spirit. The Danish Home is fortunate to have a committed Board of Directors and a truly caring and devoted staff, dedicated to preserving Danish traditions and enhancing the quality of life of its residents.

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A semi-monthly column about events and happenings at the Danish Home!

Just click "The Danish Beacon" link in the menu bar at the top of this page to read the most recent piece.

These columns are published in The Danish Beacon, the newsletter of the Danish Homes in Edison, N.J. and Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. and of Danish-American organizations on the East Coast of the United States.

Many thanks and gratitude to Kenneth Nielsen, long-time publisher of The Danish Beacon.

The Danish Home Coffee Mug

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Grundlovsdag - June 10, 2012

This year the Grundlovsdag festival will be held on the second Sunday in June, the 10th.

This celebration is an annual tradition at the Danish Home. It is held on the Home's bucolic picnic grounds and honors Danish Constitution Day, which commemorates the establishment of Denmark as a constitutional monarchy in 1849.

The festival is a delightful event which draws hundreds of people, some of whom have been attending for decades. This year's program will include: speaker Dr. John Mark Nielsen, executive director of the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa; a Danish church service with Pastor Julie Sløk; live music from the Swedish Meatballs and Fred Gillen, Jr.; Danish food and drink; vendors selling all kinds of wares; a raffle; a children's activity area; and the Tombola.

We hope you and your family will join us for this special day. More information will be posted soon!

For details on upcoming Danish Home events, see the events page.