When the Indiana Masonic Home, Inc. first opened in 1916 its purpose was to serve our needy brethren, their wives, widows, children, and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star who were financially destitute.  Through the years people began to live longer and they were financially capable of taking care of most of their responsibilities.

Financial security is not the only necessity in our present society.  In advanced age the security of being taken care of when one cannot care for him or herself is also a necessity.  For this reason, the Admission Policy has been broadened to include the Greater Masonic Family. 

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Master Masons, their wives or widows, and adult dependant children (minimum age of 50), and members of the Order of the Eastern Star in the State of Indiana are eligible are eligible to make application.
2. A minimum age of sixty-two (62) years and a minimum Five (5) years continuous fraternal affiliation immediately prior to the date of application are generally considered requisites for admission.
3. Furthermore, ‘once a Widow of a Mason, always a Widow of a Mason,’ the Widow is eligible to make application.
4. Likewise, regarding a Widower of a member of the Order of Eastern Star, he is eligible to make application.
5. Mothers and fathers (minimum age 62) of Master Masons or Order of the Eastern Star members are eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.
6. A Master Mason or member of the Order of the Eastern Star, holding membership in another jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, F&AM or the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, is eligible to make application for residency in the Independent or Residential areas of the Indiana Masonic Home on the PAY PLAN only. He/she must meet the minimum age requirements and affiliation requirements, as stated above.
7. A Master Mason or member of the Order of the Eastern Star, holding membership in another jurisdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, F&AM, or the Indiana Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, is eligible to make application for residency in the Indiana Masonic Home Medical Center on the PAY PLAN only.
8. Son or Daughter (minimum age 62) of an Indiana Master Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star is eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.
9. Grandmother or Grandfather of an Indiana Master Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star is eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only
10. Mother-in-law or Father-in-law (minimum age 62) of an Indiana Master Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star is eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.  
11. Brother or Sister (Minimum age 62) of an Indiana Master Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star is eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.
12. Retired employees (minimum age 62) of the Grand Lodge of Indiana or the Indiana Masonic Home, with a minimum or 20 years of service, are eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only
13. Alumni of the Indiana Masonic Home, who lived at the Indiana Masonic Home as a child or their surviving spouse, are eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.
14. An Aunt or Uncle (minimum age 62) of an Indiana Master Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star is eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.
15. A Niece or Nephew (minimum age 62) of an Indiana Master Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star is eligible to make application on the PAY PLAN only.
16. All applicants (with an ‘approved’ application) must have pre-paid funeral and burial arrangements prior to admission. A copy of said arrangements must be submitted and placed in applicant’s file.
17. Divorce from a Mason or member of the Order of Eastern Star severs the eligibility for residency to the Indiana Masonic Home, Inc., if otherwise, he is not a Mason or she is not a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Note:  The Admission Policy is subject to annual review by the Indiana Masonic Home, Inc. Board of Directors and may be changed or modified without notice.

          When submitting an application for residency, an ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF $250.00 MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. One Administrative Fee will apply to a single application or for a couple’s applications. This fee is non-refundable.

We have facilities for persons who are ambulatory and also for those who need comprehensive care. Our Medical Center is licensed by the State of Indiana as a Comprehensive Health Care Facility with a 160-bed capacity.  Residential living is provided in four buildings - Ball Brothers Memorial Residence, Administration Building, Bretzlaff Hall Building and Scottish Rite Building. The Scottish Rite Building is dedicated to Assisted Living with 58 apartments.  Each resident has a private room & couples have two rooms. Cottages, Duplexes, Garden Homes and Freemason Apartments are also available.

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