Decatur House is happy to welcome Thalia Lei as our new Activities Manager. Thalia brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and creativity to her role, and we look forward to having her leading our activities program. As Activities Manager, Thalia will oversee all programming, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations. She […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
Spotlight: Rocky Hurley
Rocky Hurley’s life story is one of resilience, community, and contentment. Born and raised in Newburyport, Massachusetts Rocky grew up in the 1940s in a strict household with his parents and two brothers, with whom he remains close to this day. Despite being born with epilepsy and cerebral palsy, Rocky’s determination has defined his life. […]
Spotlight: Ed Mogan
We are thrilled to welcome our newest resident, Ed Mogan, to Decatur House. Always smiling and ready with a kind word, it is nice to have Ed and his sweet dog Marnie with us! Ed grew up in Norwood but spent much of his adult life on Cape Cod, where he built a family and […]
DH Alumni Spotlight: Grace Larner!
Grace Larner’s journey in healthcare began at Decatur House, where she joined our team as a 16-year-old through Upper Cape Regional Technical High School’s co-op program. What started as her first job grew into a five-year experience that would shape her both personally and professionally. Grace’s warmth, dedication, and genuine connection to the residents made […]
SPOTLIGHT: ANITA LOCKWOOD
With her grace, warm smile, and charming British accent, Anita Lockwood has a way of drawing people in and making them feel welcome. A new resident at Decatur House, Anita brings a rich history filled with adventure, family bonds, and a zest for life. Anita grew up in Putney, (near London) England, with her parents […]
Spotlight: Jeff Colby
A true gentleman is defined by his kindness, grace, and respect toward others. In every situation, under any circumstance, this rings true for Decatur House resident Jeff Colby. His sister-in-law Susan shares that Jeff’s warm and courteous manners were instilled in him by his beloved paternal grandmother, with whom he shared a close bond throughout […]
