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Heritage at Falmouth Located on the grounds of Falmouth Hospital, Heritage is an assisted-living community offering 56 apartments including studios and one- and two-bedroom units complete with a private bath and kitchenette. All utilities and maintenance are provided, as are three daily meals, housekeeping, personal care, transportation, and activities including social events, wellness classes, and lectures. Heritage is owned by the Falmouth Hospital Foundation. Atria Woodbriar Woodbriar, opened in 1976, has the distinction of
being Cape Cod's first retirement community. Today, Woodbriar is an
assisted-living and retirement community that includes a nine-hole golf
course and indoor heated pool, both of which are available to residents'
families at reduced fees or free of charge. Their philosophy is to help
individuals remain as independent as possible by providing eight levels of
personalized, supportive services, ranging from fully independent to those
suffering from memory loss. Located in the heart of Falmouth, Atria
Woodbriar's also has an entertainment room, four dining rooms and a
sun-filled pond-side commons room. Their modern one-bedroom studio
apartments overlook John's Pond and colorful gardens. Upon request, a van
is available to transport residents to shopping
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Harbor Point at Centerville Harbor Point is Cape Cod's assisted living community for the memory impaired. Specially-trained staff understand that memory loss is a disorder of the memory, not of the spirit, and this is most evident in the cheerfulness of the care given. Private apartments are available in this safe, homelike setting. Whitehall Estate One of the newest facilities on the Cape, Whitehall Estates opened in the spring of 1999. It is an assisted living home with just the right amount of support so residents can do as they please. What's more, it seems their wishes are respected as the staff works with them to develop a flexible personal service plan that suits their lifestyle and honors their privacy. It's warm and friendly in every detail, from the cozy fireplace to the inviting pub--perfect for socializing. Choose from a private studio and a one- or two-bedroom apartment. The new Barnstable Senior Center is right across the street, providing easy access to social events. Heatherwood at Kings Way Located at the beautiful condominium community Kings Way off Mass. Rt. 6A, Heatherwood is one of the Cape's premier retirement communities. It offers 115 one- and two-bedroom independent-living units as well as 14 assisted-living units. Amenities include a meal plan, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, social activities, and arts and crafts activities. The facilities include a greenhouse and resident storage areas. A doctor visits once a week. Heatherwood also shares numerous amenities with Kings Way, including walking trails, tennis courts, swimming pools, and, of course, the Kings Way golf course (see our Golf chapter). Surface and underground parking is plentiful, and each resident has a security and emergency response system. Mayflower Place This retirement community has 126 full apartments units as well as an on-site 72-bed skilled-nursing facility. The smallest unit (called the Chilton) has a kitchen, living room, one bedroom, and one and one-half baths, while the largest (the Allerton) also has a dining room, one bedroom and two full baths, totaling 884 square feet. The facility offers support services and a medical clinic staffed 24 hours a day by RNs and certified nurse's aides. Mayflower Place has an on-site library, post office, chapel, theater, dining room, two craft rooms, pub, greenhouse, beauty parlor, bank, game room, an indoor swimming pool and a complete senior-focused fitness center. Thirwood Place With a total of 186 units, this facility, situated on 45 acres overlooking Flax Pond, offers both assisted and independent living. The amenities at this impressive retirement community include an auditorium, swimming pool, dining room, arts and crafts room, post office, greenhouse, and billiards room. The Village at Thirwood Place is new and features 28 graciously appointed apartments. Many services are provided, including activities programs, transportation, a nurse who is available daily, and emergency-trained personnel who are on hand around the clock. All meals, utilities, housekeeping, and laundering are included in the monthly fee. Pets are welcome.
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Brewster Place This assisted-living community provides 68 apartments, each with a kitchenette and private bath. Opened in November 1996, Brewster Place offers independence supported by 24-hour assistance and plenty of personal touches, including a staff nurse. The monthly charge includes three meals a day, housekeeping, personal care needs, utilities, and health programs. Transportation is also provided for local errands. Laundry facilities are on each floor. Brewster Place is next to the Brewster Manor nursing home. Harwich House This retirement community, located near the junction of Mass. Rts. 124 and 39, offers 18 one- and two-bedroom condominium units. The facility provides a dining room where dinner is served for a nominal fee. Staff nurses are available 24 hours a day. Each unit is privately owned. There is a commons room with laundry facilities for those who still enjoy doing their own laundry. The Melrose The Melrose is built on the same site as the old Melrose Supper Club, which served as a hotel before being converted into a 29-unit housing complex. The building's appearance remains much the same, but inside you will find modern conveniences. All two-bedroom apartments feature full kitchens and private laundry rooms. Meals are provided at a $2 charge in the common dining room. The monthly service fee includes 24-hour assistance. Winstead Retirement Center Winstead offers its senior residents a choice of accommodations: a private room and bath, a studio apartment with bath and kitchenette, or a full one-bedroom apartment. Residents are offered independent and assisted living as well as independent living with some assistance. The monthly fee includes three meals per day and local transportation. This facility also provides an elder daycare center five days a week. The daily rate of $40 includes three meals, coffee hour, and a snack, as well as a full list of activities. Chatham House Chatham House is a 10-unit cooperative apartment complex set in bustling yet beautiful downtown Chatham. Within walking distance are many shops, restaurants, churches, and the impressive Eldredge Library. The one-bedroom apartments share laundry facilities. Meals are served in a common dining room. Orleans Convalescent and
Retirement Center The Orleans Retirement Center, built in 1969, was one of the early pioneers providing supportive living concepts for older adults. It has 19 apartments (with garages and security systems) ranging in size from studios to two-bedroom units. The evening meal, which can be served either in the common dining room or in the privacy of the individual apartments, is included in the monthly fees, as are housekeeping and laundry services. This facility also offers a 33-bed private skilled-nursing facility with 24-hour medical coverage. |
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