History

Visionaries Identified a Need

More than six decades ago, a community of visionary Methodists foresaw a need. Today, Aldersgate is a multi-faith community that continues to shape the future for a new era of active individuals enjoying longer lives. Take a walk through the milestones of Aldersgate.

Break Ground

Officially broke ground on what was then named The Methodist Home.

Living Expansion

Two wings and three apartment buildings were added.

First Cottages

The first Azalea View Cottages were built along Forest Knoll Drive.

Nursing Center

The Wesley Nursing Center opened with 248 skilled nursing beds.

Assistance Fund

The Supplementary Assistance Fund was started to help seniors who had outlived their money as of no fault of their own.

Mint Museum

The Mint Museum built a museum to showcase Charlotte’s rich history – a glimpse of the Colonial times to the present.

Skilled Nursing Center

Asbury Care Center skilled nursing opens with 100 beds.

198 New Units

Epworth Tower, an eight-story building with 198 units invites new residents.

Skilled Nursing

Wesley Nursing Center was leased to Presbyterian Healthcare System.

New Name: Aldersgate

The Board announces a new name for the community: Aldersgate, A United Methodist Retirement Community.

Expansion Plan

Aldersgate announces an expansion plan that included new apartments, cottages, a memory support assisted living facility and a community center.

Village Expansion

Cuthbertson Village Memory Support Assisted Living opens. Named for Board member Rennie Cuthbertson, the facility has three neighborhoods surrounding a central “Town Square.”

Executive Cottages

The Wesley Glen community of executive cottage homes opens.

60 Years

Aldersgate celebrates our 60th anniversary.

In-Home Care

Aldersgate launches “Aldersgate at Home,” an in-home care service for independent residents.

Largest Expansion To Date

Aldersgate announces a major expansion that will add 62 apartments and villas, varied dining experiences, a state-of-the-art skilled nursing addition and a renovation/expansion of Cuthbertson Village memory support.

New Asbury Health and Rehab Opens

In late 2017, the new Asbury Health and Rehab opened, changing care from institutional to residential.

The Commons Opens

Just before Christmas, The Commons opens with expanded culinary venues, pub, billiards and more.

Aldersgate Turns 70

Aldersgate celebrates 70 years of honoring elders.

First Gateway Apartment Opens

Aldersgate starts off 2019 by opening Magnolia, the first of 3 new apartment and villa buildings.