In the 1930’s the Home referred to Residents as “inmates”. There was no staff for the home—the “Inmates” performed all the household duties such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. There were no nurses, so if one of the “inmates” got sick, they cared for each other. The Matron of the House was a woman who lived at The Long Home, and was responsible to oversee day to day life. She assumed the role of what we now call the Administrator and made sure that all of the rules were followed.
During the 1960’s The apartments on the grounds were built to bring in additional income to the home. They have since been sold, because it was becoming too difficult to manage. Firewalls were added to meet fire code. The walls covered the grand staircases at the end of the hall that were once open. A fire staircase was also added to the wing of the building.
During the 1970’s the Home officially changed its mission to include Residents regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic background or gender.
During the 1980's Orphans Court approved
the breaking of the will to change the official name from Henry G. Long Asylum to The Long Home.
This was due to reflect the change in the understanding of
the term "asylum", which then meant "a place of refuge."
Although this is meaning still holds true today, the
connotation of the word could be misinterpreted.
A new elevator was built in the front of the building.
During the 1990’s…. Auctioning of antiques to
ensure the security of the endowed trust fund (the Judge’s desk, many portraits—one of the Judge’s physician that went from ceiling to floor), 3 grandfather clocks, a spinning wheel, an organ, books, cedar chest, etc. Extensive remodeling to the nurse’s station, kitchen and dining room, bathrooms and tub rooms. A call bell system was put into place, as well as air conditioning and
fire sprinkler system.