Our History

1900: St Barnabas Nursing Home Founded

The Free Care Fund was created, known then as The Free Home, today generating $7 million of free care annually.

1916: St. Barnabas Nursing Home Moves To Gibsonia

1967: Our Current President, Mr. William V. Day, Joins St. Barnabas

1972: St. Barnabas Medical Center Opens

1980: The Village At St. Barnabas – Western Pennsylvania’s First Retirement Community Opens

1989: St. Barnabas Nursing Home 65-Bed New Wing Opens

1991: Valencia Woods Nursing Center (Now The Arbors at St. Barnabas, Valencia) Opens

1992: 1st Annual Free Care 5K

1996: Valencia Woods Nursing Center 91-bed New Wing Opens

1997: Valencia Woods Nursing Center Converted Into The Arbors At St. Barnabas, Valencia With 33 Living Assistance Beds

1998: The Woodlands At St. Barnabas Opens

2001: The Washington Place Opens

2002: Edward Kean Theatre Opens

2005: The Woodlands At St. Barnabas Expands With Lilian Taylor Camp Purchase

2006: Rudolph’s Auto Repair Acquired, Becomes Part Of St. Barnabas Charities

2009: The Arbors at St. Barnabas, Gibsonia Opens On 3rd Floor of St. Barnabas Nursing Home

2009: The Crystal Conservatories, An Indoor Heated Swimming Pool And Part Of The St. Barnabas Hospitality Group, Opens

2010: White Tail Ridge Carriage Homes Opens

2013: The Furniture At The Firehouse (Formally Beautiful Buys – Valencia): Furniture And Antique Store, And The General Store Acquired, Becomes Part Of St. Barnabas Charities

2013: Trees Manor in Gibsonia Acquired

2015: Beaver Meadows At St. Barnabas: 83 Living Assistance Apartments Opens

2015: Suncrest Golf Course acquired, becomes part of The St. Barnabas Hospitality Group: 18 holes, restaurant and grille offering free, unlimited golf to residents

2016: Conley Resort & Golf Acquired, Becomes Part Of The St. Barnabas Hospitality Group: 18 Holes, Indoor Water Park, 56 Hotel Rooms, Banquets, Tavern, Offers Free, Unlimited Golf To Residents

2018: St. Barnabas Land Trust Buys The Former Michael Baker Headquarters In Beaver

2019: St. Barnabas Land Trust Opens A New Shop ‘N Save And Renovated A Gas Station In Brighton Township’s Tusca Plaza, Creating A Grocery Store Option For The Residents Of Beaver Meadows And Local Community

2020: The Windle Dental Practice Joined The St. Barnabas Dental Group

2021: WJAS Radio Acquired, Becomes Part Of St. Barnabas Charities

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