Over 120 Years of Faithful Human Service

The Heritage Group is a not-for-profit organization which manages and operates human service ministries in Chautauqua County. Headquartered in Jamestown, NY, The Heritage Group directly serves over 600 residents and children on a daily basis through the following human service ministries:

Since 1886, The Heritage Group has remained faithfully committed to providing the highest quality of Christ-centered care. This dedication is evidenced in the Vision and Mission Statements below:

To serve others through Christ-centered ministries which promote HOPE, DIGNITY, and PURPOSEFUL LIVING.

As a Christ-centered organization, The Heritage Group will be a TRUSTED LEADER in human service ministries.

The Gerry Homes (d.b.a. The Heritage Group) which was founded in 1886 in Gerry, New York, by Bishop Walter A. Sellew as The Orphanage & Home of The Free Methodist Church.  Bishop Sellew felt a calling from God to serve disadvantaged youths and seniors.  While the original orphanage closed in the early 1960s, our commitment to seniors and children has never wavered.  

Today, Heritage Village Retirement Campus serves as Chautauqua County’s premier provider of independent and assisted living housing and services for retirees. Located off Route 60 in Gerry, Heritage Village provides a full array of affordable options to enhance active, retirement lifestyles. Through continuing care, Heritage Village also provides peace of mind about the future.  With maintenance-free cottage and apartment options, Heritage Village embraces you within a secure environment where you know and love your neighbors!

As the largest provider of rehabilitation & skilled nursing services in Chautauqua County, The Heritage Group offers three convenient locations. Each of these facilities provides compassionate skilled nursing and comprehensive rehabilitative care.

In 1971, Heritage Village Rehab & Skilled Nursing accomplished the vision of offering a full continuum of care at Heritage Village in Gerry, New York. Since that time, Heritage Village has been recognized among the finest skilled nursing facilities in New York State.

Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing (Jamestown, NY) and Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing (Greenhurst, NY) officially became members of The Heritage Group family on January 1, 1995.

In 2002, The Heritage Group returned to its roots in ministry to children by building Heritage House Childcare & Learning Center. Located in Jamestown across from Heritage Park, Heritage House serves 60 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years.

From young children to adults of all ages, The Heritage Group provides hope, dignity, and purposeful living, along with beautiful amenities, at each of our scenic locations. Please contact us today for more information.