Its object was to provide a comfortable and permanent home for persons afflicted with any incurable physical disability or disease, for whom no provision exists elsewhere.

The Home was first located on Meridian Avenue, Mount Pleasant, in a building which soon proved altogether inadequate for the increasing demands made upon it.

In 1892, land was obtained north of U Street, between Thirty-first and Thirty-second, on Georgetown Heights.

The applicant was then examined by a member of the medical staff as to his eligibility, and, if found suitable, was placed on the waiting list, as the Home was not large enough to accommodate all who applied.

The Home received an appropriation of US$4,000 from Congress, and the other funds necessary for its support were raised by private donations and by charitable entertainments.