Buckner Westminster Place sits over in Longview, Texas, and offers a range of care, so people can live as independently as they want or get a little more help as they need it, and they've got staff like Executive Director David Ummel and Business Office Manager Julia Love, and folks like Allie Cureton for questions, Amber McKinney for marketing, and Christopher Ruth in public relations, with Chaplain Rick Webb always there for spiritual support. The community is faith-based, for seniors 62 and older, and offers living choices from independent apartments and executive-style patio homes to assisted living, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, as well as nursing, rehab, long-term care, and respite care, and all these care levels mean people can stay even as their needs change. There are roomy floor plans, with unit features like kitchenettes, cable or satellite TV, washer and dryer access, and the whole place is pet-friendly - there's even a nearby dog park in town. People can walk the outdoor trails, enjoy the large pond with its fountain and gazebo, and the cottages offer small-home living where visits with neighbors and nature feel closer.
Staff help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and daily support if needed, and those who want good meals can eat in the restaurant-style dining room or grab a bite at the bistro, with meals from culinary professionals and flexible hours. There's housekeeping, covered parking, beauty salon or barber shop, and a wellness center, and people can take the community's transportation to appointments or outings in town. Regular events like Bible study, fitness classes, happy hours, shopping trips, ice cream socials, and movie nights help build friendships and keep life interesting, and the Life Enrichment Coordinator keeps the calendar full with programs and activities for everyone. Folks can use exercise centers or relax in the movie theater, and there's always a focus on helping people stay well and active. The staff and nurses aim to watch over everyone's health, and therapists provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation when needed - the wellness programs include counseling, exercise, and nutrition support.
Everything at Buckner Westminster Place is built around finding connection, independence, purpose, security, and service, and the staff do their best to offer a safe, welcoming community where people can share experiences, build relationships, and get help when they need it without losing what matters to them most in daily life.
