History
L.A. Wood had a vision of a retirement home for the elderly people of Sweetwater. He wanted a place where they could live without the worries of everyday life. Mr. Wood took his vision

Mr. L.A. Wood,
founder of Wood Village

to First Presbyterian Church in Sweetwater and in 1957, work began on Wood Presbyterian Home.

Once completed, Mr. Wood presented the home with the deed to the property with the agreement that it would always run as a non-profit organization.

The home L.A. Wood envisioned has transformed into a community of caring individuals committed to meeting the needs through innovative housing, health services and personalized care.