Why Bristol Village? Our idea of retirement is as individual as you are. Bristol Village offers you active independence, individual homes, outstanding value, small-town safety, and a complete continuum of care. Founded in 1962, Bristol Village is the flagship community of National Church Residences (NCR), a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Bristol Village's success and unparalled services spawned the growth of NCR, which today is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers of senior housing and services.