For many older adults, moving to an independent living retirement community is a great step forward and a life stage they truly look forward to. But some seniors are very reluctant at the thought of moving into senior living. Some older adults see senior living communities as a step down in their lifestyle, or even …
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.
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.
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
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
Eddie Perez joined the Stevenson Oaks maintenance team in 2022 as the community was opening its doors. Coincidently, a new door was being opened to Eddie too. After twenty years of diligence, Eddie was officially granted American citizenship.
Residents at Stevenson Oaks are enjoying getting to know one another ever since the community opened its doors this summer.
Who better to address a crowd of Stevenson Oaks prospects and soon to be residents than a panel of residents from an MRC sister community? Residents from The Langford hit the road to bring their best advice and first hand experiences to an eager audience at Stevenson Oaks.
Stevenson Oaks elder recalls attending event with JFK hours before he was assassinated
