Nonprofits team up to improve care transitions

Health

Apr 13

Written By Staff

Photo courtesy of David’s House Ministries

Three longstanding West Michigan nonprofits – Holland Home, David’s House Ministries, and Edison Christian Life Services – have joined a collaborative partnership designed to ensure seamless, high-quality care transitions for the individuals they serve.

The partnership establishes a coordinated, good-faith approach to supporting residents of David’s House Ministries when their care needs exceed the organization’s scope, particularly as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities age into more complex medical needs, including dementia.

Under the agreement, Holland Home and Edison Christian Life Services will serve as preferred partners for placement. When clinically appropriate and capacity allows, residents may transition into their communities. When internal placement is not available, the organizations will work together to identify trusted, high-quality alternatives, ensuring continuity of care and dignity for every individual.

“This partnership reflects our shared belief that care should not end when needs change,” said Adam Kinder, Chief Financial Officer of Trillium Living, which operates Holland Home. “Together, we are creating a more compassionate and coordinated system. It’s a system that ensures individuals can continue receiving the high-quality, Christ-centered care they deserve throughout their lives.”

David’s House Ministries has long served individuals with developmental disabilities. However, the current healthcare system often presents significant challenges during transitions when an individual may have higher-acuity care needs – particularly for residents reliant on Medicaid funding. Too often, individuals face disruptions in care or placement in lower-quality facilities when their needs exceed available resources. This partnership directly addresses that gap by creating a trusted pathway into skilled nursing environments that share the same mission and standards of care.

“As our residents age, their needs become more complex, and the system isn’t always designed to support those transitions well,” said Casey Kuperus, President of David’s House Ministries. “This partnership gives our team and our families confidence that when the time comes, residents will move into a setting where they are known, valued, and cared for with the same compassion they’ve experienced at David’s House.”

Holland Home, Edison Christian Life Services, and David’s House each bring decades of experience serving vulnerable populations across West Michigan.

The partnership builds on deep historical ties among the organizations. Notably, David’s House was founded by Jay and Lois DeBoer – former residents of Holland Home – reflecting a longstanding connection grounded in shared values and service.

“This collaboration is a natural extension of our mission,” said Esther Heerema, Executive Director and Administrator of Edison Christian Life Services. “We are honored to come alongside Holland Home and David’s House to ensure individuals experience continuity, dignity, and Christ-centered care at every stage of life.”

The collaboration does not require operational changes within each organization; instead, it formalizes a preferred network of care. Care decisions will continue to be led by the David’s House care team, in partnership with residents, families, and guardians.

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