Baptist Village Communities (BVC) is celebrating 65 years of excellent service. What started as a dream by two dedicated Baptists, Will and Nora Baskett, has grown to be the largest not-for-profit provider of senior adult housing and services in Oklahoma, with a location in Elk City.
In 1958, the Basketts’ donated 68-acres of land in Hugo, Oklahoma, and rallied the residents of southeastern Oklahoma to raise $65,000. Oklahoma Baptists donated the remaining $35,000 to complete the project. Construction of Baptist Village of Hugo began in November of 1958.
The next 65 years illustrate how God provided. People have generously donated land and financial gifts allowing BVC to expand to include locations in 11 Oklahoma cities and towns: Oklahoma City, Owasso, Lake Texoma, Ada, Cleveland, Okmulgee, Cordell, Miami, Elk City, Broken Arrow, and Grove. President of BVC, Dr. Bill Pierce remarked, “This exceptional 65-year milestone has been achieved through God’s grace and the hard work and dedication of 600 servant- minded team members. BVC and Oklahoma Baptists are dedicated to advancing the gospel by offering quality housing and healthcare services to senior adults. We are honored that so many have chosen to live in a BVC community, and we do everything we can to make it the best experience possible.”
BVC’s mission is to enhance lives by serving God, serving you, serving together. BVC has been, and will continue to be, a leader in the rapidly changing field of aging services. The mission is to enhance lives by creating opportunities to serve God and others. BVC campuses remain affordable, with a focus on moderate income Oklahomans. More information can be found at baptistvillage.org.
The decades of growth and success reflect the organization’s dedication to service. “We have many to thank for helping BVC reach this milestone. We would not be here without God’s call and provision, our residents, a great team, friends of BVC, Oklahoma Baptists, and a sincere desire to serve others. BVC was founded on a call from God to enhance lives by offering a safe and secure place for senior adults to live, while opening their hearts and minds to continue to serve God in retirement,” stated Pierce.
About Baptist Village Communities Baptist Village Communities was founded in 1958. BVC serves more than 2,500 senior adults at 11 campus locations in Oklahoma and operates 3 home health care offices. To meet the needs of seniors, we offer residential living, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory support, and long-term care to our residents. Each BVC community is developed with service and hospitality in mind and is specifically designed for the needs of senior adults. More information can be found at baptistvillage.org.
