Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

612 Allerton Avenue | Allerton | built 1934

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  1. 1920

    March 21

    Bertha Alperstein opens Beth Abraham as a home for incurables in her late husband's memory

    Bertha Alperstein founded Beth Abraham Home for Incurables to honor Avraham Eliezer Alperstein, her late husband. The property was bought in January 1920 for $115,000, and the new hospital opened its doors on March 21 of that year. It began as a long-term residential care facility before later adding rehabilitation services.

    “Bertha Alperstein founded Beth Abraham in memory of her late husband Avraham Eliezer Alperstein. The property was acquired in January 1920 for $115,000…”

    Source: Wikipedia

  2. 1925

    Beth Abraham marks its fifth anniversary by opening a $500,000 building

    Five years after its founding, Beth Abraham marked the anniversary with a new $500,000 building. The addition brought Beth Abraham's total capacity to 225 patients.

    “On its fifth anniversary, the hospital celebrated the opening of a new building costing $500,000 which increased its total capacity to 225 patients.”

    Source: Wikipedia

  3. 1952

    January

    Beth Abraham drops "for Incurables" from its name as rehabilitation advances

    In January 1952 the institution shortened its name to Beth Abraham Home. The change reflected advances in physical and psychological rehabilitation, which gave patients a chance to progress medically and socially far past simple custodial care.

    “In January 1952, the hospital's name was shortened to Beth Abraham Home, owing to developments in "rehabilitative physical and psychological techniques…”

    Source: Wikipedia

  4. 1963

    Beth Abraham enters an affiliation with nearby Montefiore Hospital

    Beginning in 1963, Beth Abraham was actively affiliated with Montefiore Hospital, a teaching institution in the neighborhood. As of 2021, Montefiore's doctor directory still listed Beth Abraham Hospital at 612 Allerton Avenue.

    Source: Wikipedia

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