Decatur House is home to 38 fabulous residents. Our committed staff members attend to their every need from outings and activities to meals and maintenance. However, our benevolent volunteers help to make daily living even more special. Sandwich resident, Cathy Kearney volunteers 2 hours of her time each week to teach knitting. According to Cathy, […]
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Welcome to the Riverview School Summer ’22 Cohort!
Decatur House is happy to have the help of Riverview School’s Project Search students for the summer. Pictured from left to right: Daniel, Charlotte, Colin and Gretchen will be helping keep Decatur House clean and tidy, serving meals and spending time with residents through mid-August. Daniel who was also at DH during the school year says […]
Decatur House Re-opens Partnership with Riverview School
Since 2018 DH has invited students from Riverview School’s Project Search to join the team for the second half of their school year. After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, we have once again welcomed three students to the House. Chase, Sofia, and Dan will be helping keep Decatur House clean and fresh, and sharing […]
Introducing a Beautiful New Boardwalk at Decatur House!
By Mary Lawrie Shea There is a new boardwalk in the town of Sandwich. Not one made of blanks of wood rather paints! The Decatur Assisted Living Residence boosts the beautiful wall mural painting of the boardwalk in their new activity room. The mural is 40 inches high by 124 inches in length and sits […]
Welcome 2021!
And now for some good news. . . ! 2020 was a long year of precautions and limitations. It forced us all to open up to new ways to stay active, connected, and experience joy. In the process of navigating an unprecedented year of challenges we learned to appreciate one another and our safe and […]
Providing Activities is Challenging During a Pandemic but We’re not Giving up!
If you’ve seen photos on Facebook or in newsletters, you’ve noticed that most of our small group activities take place in the dining room, where we can practice social distancing. In smaller spaces, as when we need the TV for a live or recorded concert, seating is limited and all wear masks. Activities staff also […]
