Pa Freemason February 03 - Masonic Home Admission Policy


	Admission Policy for the Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennyslvania Admissions to the Masonic Homes are governed by the Committee on Masonic Homes, members of which are elected by the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Masonic Homes approves or disapproves applications for admission primarily on the basis of need. Decisions concerning admission, the provision of services and referrals of residents are not based upon the applicant's race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, familial status, age, sex or any other protected status. The Committee on Masonic Homes has approved the following service levels for admission to the Masonic Homes. Please contact the Admissions or Marketing Office for information on which service levels are eligible for admission to the living area desired:
	Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown Admissions for Residential, Assisted Living, and Health Care/Nursing Services: (800) 422-1207 Marketing for Retirement Living Accommodations: (800) 676-6452 Masonic Eastern Star Home-East at Warminster Admissions for Assisted Living and Health Care/Nursing Services: (215) 672-2500 Masonic Village at Sewickley Admissions for Health Care/Nursing Services: (412) 741-1400, extension 3020 Admissions for Assisted Living Services: (717) 741-1400, extension 3600 Marketing for Retirement Living Accommodations: (412) 741-1400, extension 3530, or toll-free (866) 872-0664 Service Level 1: PA Master Mason A member in good standing for a minimum of five cumulative years in the R. W. Grand Lodge of F.& A.M. of PA or the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F.& A.M. of PA. PA Eastern Star A PA Eastern Star member in good standing for a minimum of five cumulative years. Non-PA Masons who became Eastern Star members after January 1, 1998, will be required to gain membership in a PA lodge to be eligible for admission, unless the primary state does not permit dual membership. Wife of PA Master Mason Spouse of PA Eastern Star Spouses who are Masons from any jurisdiction are eligible. Widow of PA Master Mason Widows continue to be eligible through their Masonic husband even if they remarry. Mother of PA Master Mason Daughter of PA Master Mason Sister of PA Master Mason
				Service Level 2: Grandmother of PA Master Mason Grandfather of PA Master Mason Father of PA Master Mason Mother-in-law of PA Master Mason Father-in-law of PA Master Mason Son of PA Master Mason Spouse of PA Eastern Star who is not a Mason Service Level 1 & 2 with less than 5 years' membership Service Level 3: Other PA Masonic Relatives Consideration also is given to other relatives of PA Masons. We also consider PA Senior DeMolay, majority members of PA Job's Daughters and PA Rainbow Girls, senior members of PA Knights of Pythagoras, and members of female-related PA Masonic organizations in good standing. Employees of Grand Lodge or the Masonic Homes with a minimum of 20 years of service. Master Mason of Other Jurisdictions A member in good standing for a minimum of five cumulative years in another jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of PA and his spouse or widow. Service Level 4: Others on behalf of Pennsylvania Freemasonry Individuals from Service Levels 2, 3, and 4 are considered for admission depending on waiting lists and availability in the area.