THE VILLAGE OPERATES A RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS. THE VILLAGE IS OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF RACE, SEX, RELIGION, ETC. A MINIMUM AGE OF 55 IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRANCE. THE VILLAGE PROVIDES 24 HOUR COVERAGE OF ITS FACILITY AND ASSISTS RESIDENTS REQUIRING SUCH WITH MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO THE ELDERLY IN THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. THE VILLAGE WAS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND OPERATES THE FACILITY, OFFERING SERVICES FOR WHICH THE COSTS ARE NOT RECOVERED FROM THE BENEFITING ELDERLY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: OPERATION OF A 100 UNIT RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, OPERATION OF TRANSPORTATION, OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICES, AND OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS.