Bethany Retirement Living history

Plans for expansion began almost immediately, with the first 15 cottages approved for construction in 1967.

Established in 1969, it is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, composed of community representatives who are elected for a three-year term.

Bethany Retirement Home, Inc. began serving its residents in 1973 as a Domiciliary Care Facility and is certified to operate today by the New York State Department of Health as an Assisted Living Facility.

Established in 1978, it is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, composed of community representatives who are elected for a three-year term.

Orchard Homes at Bethany Village, Inc. (Orchard Homes) consists of 23 homes constructed over a two-year period in the early 1980’s.

Mavis Whiting had been with Bethany for 21 years, including many years as Administrator, until her retirement in 1985.

In 1998, the community laid the groundwork for years of expansion, purchasing an additional 100 acres of land (formerly the Sheely Farm) across the road from the existing campus to create the West Campus.

Bethany Village began taking reservations for West Apartments in late 2000.

The community grew steadily through the decade, opening the West Apartments, MapleWood Assisted Living and The Oaks Skilled Nursing during 2004.

The latest round of expansion was concluded in 2008, with the opening of the West Cottages and Estate Homes.

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