In the know.

In 1996, Jim Bunch and his family helped bring memory care to Texarkana with Bunch-Woodview, Cornerstone senior living’s Memory Support neighborhood. Now, he’s helping lead the charge on their cutting-edge renovations.  

“My parents, Bob and Betty, had a particular interest in having a memory care center in Texarkana. They were very aware of the need in the community,” said Bunch, who currently serves on the volunteer board of Cornerstone’s parent company, MRC.

 The Bunch family was very involved from the beginning - from assisting with architect and construction company selection to making a sizable donation to help get it off the ground.

 “The goal was to build Bunch-Woodview debt free. They estimated it would cost $4 million. It wound up being $4.4 million, but with a lot of fundraising along the way, we did get it built with no debt,” said Bunch.

 Now, over 20 years later, Bunch-Woodview is undergoing top-of-the-line renovations. A new bistro, country kitchen, aviary, and screened-in porch are all in the works.

 “This will be a truly amenity rich memory support neighborhood with each area specifically designed for those living with memory loss,” said Chuck Lewis, Executive Director.  

“It’s very exciting to know something that your parents kind of started from the infancy - day one - is going to keep going strong. It’s a safe spot with great care,” said Bunch, whose mother, Betty, currently resides at Cornerstone and is excited to see the finished product. As for his father, Bob, “Dad’s no longer with us, but he would be proud,” says Bunch.

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Written by Jeff Bell

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