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Who We Are
About National Church Residences
More than 60 years ago, Rev. John R. Glenn and four Ohio Presbyterian churches came together to form Ohio Church Residences with Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio—the first community built to provide senior housing and supportive care for older adults. Rooted in Christian service and values, this small, faith-driven effort laid the foundation for National Church Residences, now recognized as a nationwide leader in affordable senior housing and services.
Today, National Church Residences serves more than 70,000 older adults, offering affordable senior housing, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home health services across the country. Guided by a mission to uphold dignity, comfort, and independence, National Church Residences creates communities where seniors can thrive and families can feel peace of mind. Our nationwide network includes the largest team of service coordinators in senior housing, helping residents navigate care with compassion and expertise. Nearly six decades later, National Church Residences continues to expand access, embrace innovation, and remain steadfast in providing faith-inspired, person-centered support for older adults at every stage of life.
At National Church Residences, we honor every senior’s unique journey through compassionate care and servant leadership. Guided by our mission and rooted in Christian service, we provide a full continuum of housing and healthcare options from affordable senior housing, independent living to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and primary care. With over 350 communities covering 23 states, National Church Residences’ mission is to advance better living for seniors.
As the nation’s largest provider of service coordinators, we walk alongside residents and families with dignity and respect, ensuring comfort and confidence at every stage. Continuing the vision of our founder, Rev. John Glenn, we remain committed to creating communities of connection and purpose for generations to come.
At National Church Residences ,we are driven toward a common mission by five main values:
- Purposeful Service – We are driven by a deep sense our work should honor God; we are inspired to serve seniors so they can thrive in our loving homes
- Compassion – We strive to foster a caring community of dignity and belonging
- Inclusion – We pursue fairness and belonging by fostering an environment where every employee, resident, and community feels respected, valued, and supported.
- Excellence – We commit to the highest standards of integrity, quality and stewardship, while continuously innovating and improving.
- Servant Leadership – We place the needs of others first. We are willing to learn from and elevate each other, and celebrate our successes.
These values help us serve our residents with the highest levels of care and kindness.
At National Church Residences, our mission is rooted in Christian service and guided by compassion and faith. Since 1961, we have worked to create communities where older adults can thrive through senior affordable housing, senior living, and healthcare. With more than 2,300 dedicated staff across 23 states, we provide quality housing and support to over 70,000 seniors each year.
Our efforts are strengthened by the National Church Residences Foundation, which helps sustain and expand our mission by building resources that enhance services and foster innovation. We remain steadfast in our calling to serve older adults with dignity, nurture meaningful connections, and celebrate the joy of living every day.