Asbury Methodist Village

As we start our 8th year at Asbury, I'm reflecting on how grateful we are that we chose to move in our mid-70s. For a full 7 years we've been able to take advantage of Asbury's MANY fitness programs, all the social activities provided by both our Villa neighborhood and the larger campus. We are convinced we are healthier and happy for these years (rather than waiting until our late 70's or 80s). The friends we've made we've now had for 7 years! And they are wonderful. I happily encourage any prospects to take advantage as early as they are able of the many advantages of senior living at Asbury. We are now starting our fifth year at Asbury. In this updated review what I want to highlight is the feeling of community that exists on the campus. In a relatively short time we have developed wonderful friendships with both our neighbors here in the Villas and with friends "across the street" who live in apartments or the Courtyard Homes. Our neighbors are interesting, involved and committed to many of the same values of caring for others and our larger community as we are. Walks on the campus typically take longer than anticipated because of the opportunity to greet and chat with both folk we know and folk we haven't formally met. Of all the great things about Asbury, this is the one I value the most. My husband and I have lived in a villa for the past three years (October through May) and have found it to be everything we wanted in a CCRC and more. "Anticipate More" is a very appropriate motto. And what do we love: our villa and its floor plan (the Winterberry), our wonderful neighbors who are so friendly, caring and interesting, the trees -- every where on our beautiful campus, the ponds, the wildlife which is abundant. The associates are super -- from the executive director down to every single other associate. Their smiles are sincere, their friendliness part of the everyday ambiance, and their help dependable. Because we live in a villa we cook most of our meals -- an activity we enjoy, but when we go to one of the dining rooms the food never disappoints. I need to mention also the Wellness Center and its wonderful staff, the pool. As you can see I truly love this place. Well, it's now November 2022 and we have happily made AMV and our villa our FULL TIME YEAR ROUND HOME. AMV has so many advantages our part time home on Cape Cod lacked. As I wrote above the social life with our neighbors and friends is tops. Take a class and chat with a friend; walk to get the mail and again, there's almost always someone to visit with. Evening classes twice a week with the Keese School offer interesting learning and again some socializing. If one wants to continue to serve there are always opportunities on the campus -- which means in these later years life continues to be very meaningful. The associates we see most often (for me in the Wellness Center and with the Spiritual Life department) are almost like family. Living in a villa means that we have an abundance of trees -- another blessings. We are now in our 10th year. Recently the spring on our garage door broke late afternoon with the car in the garage. Within 18 hours our car was out and in less than 48 hours the door was repaired — all at no additional cost to us. CCRC living is wonderful and AMV is the best!

Janet Smith was superbly prepared and very sophisticated. She readily answered questions and was an excellent host.

Unlike other continuing care retirement communities, Asbury feels like a campus, uncrowded, greenery everywhere and offers many flexible options. It does not feel like a "corporate" community but could be a new home.

I have only been at Asbury for 4 weeks and it feels like home. It has been here for quite a long time and has built up a list of activities that run the gamut from sports and exercise to things like art classes and knitting and volunteering in the community. You'd find it hard to be bored here! The campus is beautiful and well maintained and Asbury tries very hard to foster environmental stewardship on its grounds. But best of all, people seem happy and fulfilled here. I love it.

My husband was here for subacute rehab after bilateral mini strokes. Him and I are both very pleased with the care and therapy he received. I'd have to say no place is perfect with the healthcare being understaffed so there were a few minor issues with timelines of answering a call bell but all in all he received great physical therapy and occupational therapy. I would recommend Wilson Health Care over any other rehab he was in.