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Sticking Together
March 21, 2023

When an ice storm was heading towards Fort Worth, the team at Stevenson Oaks mobilized.

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Benefits of Respite Care at a Senior Living Community
June 1, 2022

There are many reasons family members and even close friends choose to become informal caregivers for an aging loved one at home. In fact, more than 53 million adults in the U.S. provide unpaid care to someone over the age of 50, according to a recent AARP report. Whatever the circumstances, one thing is common

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What Is a Faith-Based Senior Living Community?
May 31, 2022

For many seniors, the pursuit of total wellness includes caring for the mind, body AND spirit. That’s why many older adults  seek faith-based senior living communities. If finding an independent living community that supports your spiritual wellness is important to you, this blog post will explore some benefits

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Choosing the Right Memory Care Community
May 10, 2022

Witnessing your loved one’s memory and essence begin to slip away due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is heartbreaking. For adult children and other caregivers, this can lead to additional stress, along with guilt when they realize their loved one needs more care than they can provide alone.

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Meet Larry Beck of Stevenson Oaks
July 10, 2025

When Larry Beck first expressed his intent to live at Stevenson Oaks in early 2020, his wife Kathy was by his side. The pair was making big plans for their life at the community, however, by the time the community was set to open in 2022, Kathy had passed, and Larry was facing the move on his own.

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The Circuit Rider Rides Again!
March 12, 2025

Stevenson Oaks now carries the Reverend’s name just like he carried the message of hope to the Fort Worth area centuries ago. To further commemorate his impact, a metal sculpture of the circuit rider was erected at the entry of the building as a permanent fixture and nod to how his story intertwines with Stevenson Oaks.

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Fostering Love- Stevenson Oaks Couple Shares their Journey as Foster Parents
March 10, 2025

Over the course of many years, the family cared for a total of sixty-two babies. “They all had their own stories and they each took a part of our hearts with them. But we learned very quickly how to be so excited when they were placed with a family because they were with their forever home and that’s where they needed

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Fighting for Freedom
October 14, 2024

When Ken retired in 2005, he knew   exactly what he wanted to do, help veterans. He connected with a World War II veteran from his church who introduced him to The Success Program, a special ministry sponsored by the Prison Chaplaincy program and specifically designed to help them re-enter society after serving

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Taking a Tour of Stevenson Oaks
November 16, 2022

Upon entering the lovely 20-acre campus, you’ll be awestruck by the stone accented building with four stories of residential living apartments, each with their own balcony to enjoy views of Fort Worth’s sunrises or sunsets.

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How to Pay for an Assisted Living Community
September 15, 2022

When you’re trying to figure out the cost of Assisted Living, it’s stressful to sort through the abundance of information and industry jargon on the internet. Especially when you’re on a fixed income. That’s why our experts at Stevenson Oaks Retirement Community put together this quick guide on how to pay

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What Are The Differences Between a Life Plan Community and a Rental Community?
September 2, 2022

You’re ready to leave the responsibility of homeownership behind and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle at a senior living community. However, sorting through all the jargon on the internet can make the path to your new home a little difficult.  Life Plan Community vs. a rental retirement community

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How Is an Assisted Living Community Different from a Nursing Home?
August 9, 2022

It’s not uncommon for seniors to need a helping hand as they get older. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, someone turning 65 today has a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care. But the type of care seniors require can vary. Senior living encompasses a spectrum …

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