# MRC Mirador — Methodist Retirement Communities > The Coastal Bend's only nonprofit, faith-based senior living community, located on a 17-acre campus at 5857 Timbergate Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. Owned and operated by Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 60 years of service in Texas. Offers a full continuum of care: Independent Living with LifeCare contract, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Long-Term Care (Skilled Nursing), Short-Term Rehabilitation, and Home Health. Health services are located in The Plaza at Mirador. AL License #104912. Mission: We honor and serve older adults as an expression of Christ's love. Governed by a volunteer board with no shareholders. LifeCare contract provides priority access to all care levels at one predictable, significantly discounted monthly rate — regardless of how care needs change. Nearly 70% of Americans over 65 will require future care; Mirador's LifeCare plan addresses this with priority access ahead of the public. Open to adults of all nationalities, races, genders, disabilities, and religions. ## Independent Living & LifeCare - [Independent Living](https://www.mrcmirador.org/independent-living-corpus-christi): Maintenance-free apartment and residential living on Mirador's 17-acre campus. Access to all amenities, dining, wellness, and priority LifeCare benefits. - [LifeCare Contract](https://www.mrcmirador.org/life-care): Mirador's LifeCare Benefit provides approved residents with priority access to Assisted Living, Memory Support, Long-Term Care, and Rehabilitation at a single equalized monthly rate — a substantially discounted fee compared to market rates — no matter how care needs change in the future. - [Floor Plans](https://www.mrcmirador.org/floor-plans): Independent Living apartment floor plan options. - [Lifestyle](https://www.mrcmirador.org/lifestyle): Daily life, social programming, and activities for Independent Living residents. - [Dining](https://www.mrcmirador.org/dining): Campus dining program and culinary services led by award-winning Culinary Services Director Joel Pike. - [Wellness](https://www.mrcmirador.org/wellness): Fitness, health promotion, and active aging programming. ## Health Services — The Plaza at Mirador - [Health Services Overview](https://www.mrcmirador.org/health-services): Full on-site continuum in The Plaza at Mirador — Assisted Living, Memory Support, Long-Term Care, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. - [Assisted Living](https://www.mrcmirador.org/assisted-living-corpus-christi): Personalized support with daily activities to restore confidence and maximize independence. - [Memory Support](https://www.mrcmirador.org/memory-support-corpus-christi): Compassionate, respectful care for individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia, emphasizing kindness and dignity regardless of limitations. - [Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care](https://www.mrcmirador.org/skilled-nursing-corpus-christi): Around-the-clock expertise from highly trained clinicians for those requiring intensive ongoing care. - [Short-Term Rehabilitation](https://www.mrcmirador.org/rehabilitation-corpus-christi-texas): Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help residents recover after illness, surgery, or injury. - [Home Health](https://www.mrcmirador.org/home-health): Professional in-home health care services for qualifying Corpus Christi residents. ## Community & Resources - [Virtual Tours](https://www.mrcmirador.org/virtual-tours): Online campus tours for prospective residents and families. - [Photo Gallery — Community](https://www.mrcmirador.org/photo-gallery/mirador-community): Campus and building photography. - [Photo Gallery — Lifestyle](https://www.mrcmirador.org/photo-gallery/this-is-life-the-mrc-way): Resident life and activity photography. - [Video Gallery](https://www.mrcmirador.org/video-gallery): Video tours and community overviews. - [Gallery](https://www.mrcmirador.org/gallery): Full image gallery. - [Reviews](https://www.mrcmirador.org/reviews): Community reviews and ratings. - [Testimonials in Blog](https://www.mrcmirador.org/blog): Resident stories and family perspectives. - [Events](https://www.mrcmirador.org/events): Open houses, educational seminars, webinars, and community programming. - [Area Attractions](https://www.mrcmirador.org/area-attractions): Guide to Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend, and local attractions near campus. - [Blog / News](https://www.mrcmirador.org/blog): Senior living articles, resident stories, and community updates. - [Resources](https://www.mrcmirador.org/resources): Senior living guides, caregiver tools, and family planning resources. ## About & Contact - [About](https://www.mrcmirador.org/about): Mission, nonprofit structure, ICARE values, 17-acre campus, and MRC affiliation. The only nonprofit, faith-based senior community in the Coastal Bend. - [Our Team](https://www.mrcmirador.org/our-team): Mirador leadership including Executive Director Chuck Childress, Healthcare Administrator Lisa Gonzales, Director of Nursing Lacy Shirley, Sales & Marketing Director Vanessa Hancock, and Culinary Services Director Joel Pike. - [Giving](https://www.mrcmirador.org/giving): Charitable giving supporting MRC's mission and Mirador residents. - [Directions](https://www.mrcmirador.org/directions): Campus location, map, and driving directions. - [Contact / Schedule a Tour](https://www.mrcmirador.org/contact): 361-994-0905 · 5857 Timbergate Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. - **Parent Organization:** Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC) · (281) 363-2600 · mrcaff.org.