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MRC is awarded a generous technology grant to keep residents connected to loved ones during COVID-19 At the direction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), since March of this year, nursing facilities have had to significantly restrict visitors and nonessential personnel from visiting in an effort to protect residents, many of whom …
Read MoreWHAT METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES IS DOING TO PROTECT OUR RESIDENTS AND STAFF AS TEXAS RE-OPENS July 17,2020 THE BATTLE CONTINUES In early March of 2020, everything changed. A new virus meant that new barriers were put in place. Windows between mothers and daughters. Glass doors between sons and fathers. Rubber gloves now impede a warm …
Read MoreIndependent Living Limited Visitation- visitors will be permitted in the IL neighborhood with the following criteria in place: 1. Guest must pass screening process upon entry 2. Guests must wear a face covering 3. Residents are limited to 2 guests per day 4. Guests must arrive within allotted visiting hours 5. Visitation must take …
Read MoreThe Invisible Enemy Since the beginning of this pandemic, the corona virus has been referred to as an “invisible enemy.” The world was warned that the impact of this disease would be devastating should it reach the most vulnerable, our seniors. Those serving seniors in nursing care communities jumped into action in early March to …
Read MoreDear Friends, No doubt you have seen the news reports of the devastating impact COVID-19 can have on seniors, as well as some bad outcomes in retirement centers and nursing homes across the country. As the new President/CEO of Methodist Retirement Communities, I wanted to share some good news about the heroes of MRC: our …
Read MoreThe Woodlands, Texas – Methodist Retirement Communities names Alan Brown as the President and CEO. Mr. Brown was formerly the Chief Operations Officer for Methodist Senior Services in Tupelo, Mississippi. Over 253 prospective candidates were sourced and 15 interviews held by CliftonLarsonAllen, a firm that specializes in executive search and recruiting, to assist Methodist Retirement …
Read MoreShopping Retirement Communities? 5 questions you didn’t know you should be asking Have you begun the exhaustive work of touring and comparing senior living options in your area? Perhaps you have already scribbled down pricing, amenities and included services on your own comparison chart. You may have taken measurements of each floorplan, tasted the food …
Read MoreOn Monday, April 15th in Houston, Judge David R. Jones, approved the sale of Mirador in Corpus Christi to the MRC system. Mirador is a beautiful continuing care retirement community (IL, AL, MS, SN & Rehab) in Corpus Christi developed in 2010-2011 under the sponsorship of SQLC. MRC is aggressively targeting a closing date of …
Read MoreHow would you like to live a longer life? When it comes to aging, studies are showing that there is one simple fix to extend your life… and what is it? SOCIALIZATION! We are learning more and more about aging and how you can extend your life by being around others. That’s why Methodist Retirement …
Read MoreThe Holidays are here and what a wonderful time to spend with the family that we love. Fabulous meals together, cozying up to watch Football playoffs, trips to see beautiful Christmas lights, laughing over the Pictionary drawings, and sweet conversations at the kitchen table with mom over coffee. What might not be so sweet, is …
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