Our History

Bikur Cholim of Cleveland was founded in 1988 by a group of volunteers who recognized the need for a community-based organization to serve the needs of Jewish sick patients and their families.

In 1994, Bikur Cholim was incorporated as a non-profit organization. Since its inception, Bikur Cholim experienced several milestone expansions: 


Homes


  • 1997: Purchased Shannon Road home; opened March 1998
  • 2005: Zaidman home given for Bikur Cholim use
  • 2010: Purchased Bendemeer Road home; opened October 2012
  • 2017: Bikur Cholim Lakewood gives Blanche home for Bikur Cholim use
  • 2022: Shannon Road home renamed as Dessler Guest Home in memory of Rabbi Nachum Zev z”l and Rebbetzin Miriam a”h Dessler)


Hospitality Rooms


  • 2007: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
  • 2010: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (Main Campus)
  • 2011: Hillcrest Hospital
  • 2011: University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
  • 2019: University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center
  • 2019: MetroHealth System


Facilities


  • 2019: Bikur Cholim opened its new Cleveland Heights office