About Us

In the late 1950s it became apparent to many active Methodist Church members in central Texas that there was a need for a Christian environment for the elderly who could no longer maintain their own homes.  There these ladies and gentlemen could receive necessary medical care, a balanced diet, and planned activities.  For several years a campaign to raise funds and community support was spurred by area Methodists.

Construction began in 1959 on a 100-bed home located on 20 acres just south of Lockhart.  In 1960, one wing of the four-wing, cartwheel style building that had opened was set aside as an infirmary for those residents who became too ill to take care of themselves.  The balance of the building housed retirees in the rural setting which allowed for gardens and landscaping by the residents.

Residents enjoyed a small chapel, activity room, and dining room, as well as their private living quarters.  The popularity of the Golden Age Home quickly grew so that there was a waiting list for admission and only residents who could walk in and care for themselves were accepted. 

By the late 1980s the needs of the community had changed.  The Board of Directors decided to build a new, modern nursing facility to accommodate the increasing demands for nursing care.  In 1990 the new 118-bed building opened and received its first residents from the original building.  In turn, renovation was begun to convert the 1959 building into a Personal Care facility. The two buildings now complement each other, providing a continuum of care from independent living to total nursing care. Additional renovation to the original building in 1997 yielded apartments for independent living and a wing of offices.

Our Staff

Mary E. Carroll, Executive Director
Nicole Burnett, Personal Care Manager
Jennifer Renter, Director of Nurses
Carol Spradling, Assistant Director of Nurses
Joe Ann Ariyo, Assistant Director of Nurses
Warden Weaver, Social Worker
Stacy Urdiales, Director of Therapy Services
JoBeth Broadhurst, Bookkeeping
Louie Gomez, Food Service Director
Kevin Johnson, Director of Environment
Tom Boutwell, Resident Care Manager