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Why Moving to a Senior Living Community Now Is a Great Move for Your Future
April 21, 2022

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 …

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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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Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living
April 20, 2022

As we get older, there may come a time when we could use a little help. It can make life easier, safer and more enjoyable, but it can also be hard to accept and admit. To many people, the beginning of the need for assistance can feel like the end of independence and freedom.  But …

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Just One Floor Away
March 25, 2022

Two sisters prepare to move into Stevenson Oaks Barbara Coffey chuckles as she shares, “I make really quick decisions!” The Pennsylvania native turned Texan is making plans to move into an Independent Living apartment at Stevenson Oaks in Fort Worth.  “I responded to the first postcard they sent out and it just fit

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The MRC Tradition Continues
March 18, 2022

Stevenson Oaks prepares to open its doors to eager residents. Sixty years after the dream of MRC came into reality, the dream of Stevenson Oaks will also come into reality. The Fort Worth community will open its doors in the Spring of 2022 to hundreds of eager residents.  The Executive Directors and Healthcare

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How To Decorate Your Senior Apartment for Spring
March 10, 2022

The beginning of spring is a wonderful time to shed those winter blues and celebrate new life! The weather warms, begging us to get back outside, and all the colors of nature start to bloom everywhere around us. You can bring that springtime feeling inside, too. When you brighten your home, you’re sure to brighten …

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