The Lutheran Home & Saxony Village Retirement Community

__Year established:__ 1972

__Owner and title:__ Scott Sprandel, Saxony Village Manager

__Location:__ Cape Girardeau, MO

__Hours of operation:__ 24/7

__Website address:__ www.thelutheranhomecape.com

The Lutheran Home & Saxony Village Retirement Community

__Facebook address:__ facebook.com/saxonyvillage

__What products or services do you offer?__ The Lutheran Home's full spectrum of Christian care includes nursing home, home health, assisted living, hospice, rehabilitation, adult day care and memory care services. Saxony Village is Cape Girardeau's premier retirement community.

__What makes your business unique?__

__Scott Sprandel, Manager:__ At the Lutheran Home, we provide a complete spectrum of quality, compassionate care, carried consistently through all service lines by a multidisciplinary team of professionals. At Saxony Village, we provide more amenities than ever, anticipating the current and future needs of our residents to create the perfect lifestyle for seniors.

__What future plans do you have for your business?__

__SS:__ The Lutheran Home and Saxony Village continue to expand, with new services, features and amenities added each year. Thanks to the dedication of our staff and the community, that growth will only continue in the future.

__What awards or special recognition did you receive in 2012?__

__SS:__ In 2012, the Lutheran Home celebrated our 40th anniversary; a major milestone for our organization as a whole. We were also excited to be recognized not once but three times in the People's Choice Awards, ranking No. 1 as a Nursing Home, Home Health Provider and Retirement Community.

__What do you like about doing business in a small town?__

__SS:__ Cape Girardeau County, and by extension Southeast Missouri, is filled with caring individuals. Being a part of their lives -- as an employer or a provider in the community -- is an honor we acknowledge every day through a commitment to excellent care and service.