At Whitcomb House residents live in neighborhoods - potentially self contained communities comprised of living units, country kitchens, activity and living rooms.  Residents have the flexibility and choice of using the common areas in their neighborhood or using the amenties on the main level. The residence includes four neighborhoods offering two assisted living options.  Some neignborhoods accomodate elders needing our assisted living services and other neighborhoods are secured to accomodate our memory care assisted living program. Many hours were spent considering and creating this design which allowed us to grow while remaining small and retaining the warm and cozy environment that we are known for. The results include greater efficiency for our staff and much greater comfort, physical and emotional, for our residents. We have successfully accommodated residents who didn't do well in larger facilities, particularly those with some memory loss.

Accommodations  
Approximately twenty two residents live in each neighborhood.  They enjoy private studio apartments, private or shared bedrooms, a spacious dining rooms, living rooms, country kitchens, a library, sunrooms and a sunny reception area. Outdoor areas include our large deck with umbrellas, tables and chairs, a smaller deck, a covered porch, our gardens and walking paths. The four-story building has three elevators and all bedrooms and bathrooms have emergency response devices.

Special Amenities
To make life easier, safer and more independent for our residents, we have: emergency call devices in all bedrooms and bathrooms, handrails in all hallways, no thresholds in most doorways, ramps at front and rear entrances, high toilets that are easier to get on and off, lever handles on doors and faucets, grab bars in bathrooms, low-nap carpeting throughout the building, handheld shower heads, sprinkler,burglar and fire alarm systems, building design that emphasizes abundant natural light.

 

This dining room at Whitcomb House also is the location for many activities. Staff member Barbara Chandler assists resident Ted Wilson while residents Charlie Zevitas and Helen Borak decorate cookies for the Mardi Gras party.

Our backyard provides a wooded setting for our residents as well as for the deer and fox that often visit. Although conveniently located on Rt. 140 close to many dentist and physician's offices, the backyard is protected from West Street and offers a peaceful place to gather.

Deck with scenic views. Friends and family are encouraged to visit anytime.

Resident Hazel Monroe shares a smile with a group of young mimes. We are grateful to the many community groups who come to entertain or simply visit with our residents.

This living room at Whitcomb House is the site of many of our family parties. A group of resident's grand children and great grandchildren await the magician that often visits on Halloween.

Studio apartments, private and shared bedrooms and bathrooms are attractive with features for the elderly including emergency call system, low nap carpet, grab bars, and no threshold doorways.