Bristol Village is a retirement center for active seniors

located in Waverly, Ohio. It was founded in 1961 by Rev.

John R. Glenn who, with a group of far-sighted

individuals, purchased an abandoned neighborhood of

400 houses from the Federal Housing Administration.

Initially focusing on providing low-cost homes for

retired teachers and preachers, it has grown to include a

wide variety of people from all walks of life. The original

organization has evolved into NCR (National Church

Residences) that now operates over a hundred nursing

homes and low-cost housing facilities located in many

The Waverly campus currently includes: Bristol Village, 

a neighborhood of over 300 stand-alone houses; Bristol

Court, a one story 80 unit apartment complex; and

Traditions at Bristol Village, a fully certified

convalescent and nursing care center.

A 65,000 square foot Activity Center provides facilities

The residents come from all parts of the USA, and many

have significant international living experiences. The

variety of backgrounds and interests of Bristol Village