NORTH MANCHESTER — Timbercrest Senior Living Community is honored to be celebrating 50 years in North Manchester. Timbercrest would like to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for the confidence that has been entrusted to us in the care of each and every resident who has called Timbercrest home.

The Churches of the Brethren in Indiana have a long and rich tradition of serving older adults. It all started in 1889, when the ministry was established in Mexico, IN, to care for orphans as well as older adults. In 1942 the children’s department was closed and the focus shifted to older adults.

The 1950s proved to be a significant decade as the Board of Trustees was faced with a tough decision. It was determined their buildings could not be adequately renovated to meet changing regulations. Ultimately the Board of Trustees voted to close the home at Mexico and build a new retirement community in North Manchester.

It was the beginning of a new era for the church in Indiana; this time in North Manchester. Timbercrest opened its doors in March of 1968 to the residents transferring from the Mexico Home.

In response to these needs, Timbercrest became a modern retirement community boasting several levels of accommodations and care. Timbercrest continues to evolve and meet the changing needs of current and future residents.

Today Timbercrest has stayed true to its ministerial roots, continuing as a not-for-profit charitable organization. It can be said Timbercrest has come a long way from the operation that began in Mexico, IN, in 1889. However, its Christian heritage and values laid the foundation for the work that continues today.

Timbercrest Senior Living Community is situated in a rural setting on a 104 acre site outside of North Manchester. The 227,000 square foot manor offers apartments that allow residents to live independently or with minimal assistance.

The Timbercrest manor also contains a Health Care Center with comprehensive nursing care and Crestwood Living Center, an area designed to care for those experiencing cognitive impairment. Also located on the 104 acres are Neighborhood Homes that allow residents to live amongst the Timbercrest campus and still have freedom from the rigors of home ownership. 

Visit www.timbercrest.org or call (260) 982-2118 for additional information.