Brethren Retirement Community

Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio, sits on a 45-acre campus and has served older adults since 1902 as a Christian, not-for-profit organization belonging to the Fellowship of Brethren Homes, with roots in the Church of the Brethren's Southern Ohio District, and while the main buildings are at 750 Chestnut Street, other spaces like Chestnut Village, Oakwood Village, and Mill Ridge Village offer different options for independent and assisted living, including studios, one-bedroom apartments, condos, cottages, and townhouse units, so residents always have a good range depending on their needs, whether they're fairly independent or need memory care, skilled nursing, or short-term rehabilitation, and the continuum of care means you can move from independent living to assisted living to skilled care, which allows spouses and friends to stay near each other and get the right help without needing to change communities. The community emphasizes faith-based living and has regular religious services, Bible studies, a chapel, and discipleship and leadership programs for those who want to grow spiritually, but there's just as much support for folks who want to be social or keep busy in other ways, with a packed calendar full of games, arts, exercise, book clubs, music, woodworking, walking trails, outdoor gardens where you can plant if you like, pond fishing, special dinner events, holiday celebrations, community rooms for gatherings, computers for resident use, and a library, and you'll find features like clean laundry and housekeeping service, maintenance, climate control, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and even a full-service bank right on campus. The kitchens in independent living units are fully equipped, though prepared meals are available if you want them, with three nutritious daily meals in the main dining rooms, which have wide views and choices for each meal, and you can always invite family or guests and use private rooms or dining areas, which is nice for special times. For those with memory needs, the Enhanced-Memory Care program keeps residents engaged with mind-stimulating activities and a secure environment, and there is a special focus on training for staff, who work around the clock and provide nursing care, rehabilitation, home-care visits for folks who stay in their own rooms, respite for caregivers, and a dedicated admissions team who help people get moved in smoothly any time, day or night. Pet-friendly housing is available, and residents are encouraged to bring their own furnishings to decorate and feel at home, whether they're living independently, with some help, or even in winter stay or respite programs, and everyone who stays gets priority access to on-site healthcare, scheduled transportation to medical appointments or shops in town, and activities on and off campus, with safety features like emergency call systems, individual showers with grab bars, fire protection, locked mailboxes, and handicap-accessible spaces throughout. Over the years, the community's been known for its friendly, helpful staff, good food, clean buildings, and well-maintained grounds, earning positive reviews and even the Best of Senior Living Award for overall care and quality, and much of what they do is focused on keeping folks involved, encouraging their interests, and helping them stay as independent as possible, with amenities that can be adjusted as needs change, so it suits people who want to be in a place where Christian faith, personal growth, and neighborly support are important, but it's all handled in a straightforward, down-to-earth way where service, honesty, and keeping every area tidy and safe come first.