Doctor Dan Arnold and Nurse Practitioner, Shelley Thomas from Veritas Direct Primary Health Care visited Decatur House this month to share information about the practice and answer questions. You can view the video HERE. Located in Hyannis, directly across the street from Cape Cod Hospital, Veritas is a new practice founded by Doctor Arnold that […]
Partnerships
JOINING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S CHARGE
Decatur House is happy to be part of a community that cares. That is why we are supporting Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod’s Sandwich builds this summer in our own small, but heartfelt way. We are making homemade baked goods for the hardworking staff and volunteers who are building the three houses that the […]
We Get by with a Little Help from Our Volunteers!
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, […]
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 is Happy to Welcome Registered Dietitian, Heather McGowan to the Team
Heather has enjoyed a 30+ year career working with elderly clients. She loves the population and finds that older adults are “fascinating with fun and different histories when you take the time to listen,” she said. Both long-term care facilities and assisted living residences in Massachusetts are required by the State to adhere to guidelines […]
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 […]