Our staff is very fortunate to include Jody Robbins, an accomplished cook, and her daughter Madison Bolia, a certified nurses’ assistant. Jody comes to us from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where she spent 5 years as a cook and assistant catering manager, cooking for 1,500 at a time. “Everything ran like clockwork,” she said. “When […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
Community Spotlight: Nancy Clark
In the short time since joining us, Nancy Clark has wasted no time in acclimating herself to Decatur House life. A familiar presence at bingo, afternoon socials and music events, she is carving out a routine that suits her own structured lifestyle. A Needham native, Nancy spent most of her life in Marshfield, where she […]
Community Spotlight: Dorothy O’Neil
Dorothy O’Neil came to Decatur House from her native Dedham, where she married and raised a family of six, including five daughters and a son. Donald, her husband of 68 years, passed away in 2019. Dottie’s pixie-like demeanor, the mischievous twinkle in her eye and her playful sense of humor have endeared her to fellow […]
Community Spotlight: Tom Chadie
Not the typical assisted living resident, Tom Chadie is only with us while undergoing intensive therapy following a near-fatal car crash 13 months ago. Daily visits by Janet – his wife of 44 years (pictured with Tom, above) – and many longtime friends help make his grueling therapy regimen a bit more palatable. An avid […]
Community Spotlight: Paul Gibbs
Any given day at Decatur House might find new resident Paul Gibbs enjoying Bingo, trivia, an art class, massage and Reiki, DrumFIT, a music event or the pre-dinner social. “I like pretty much everything,” he said, smiling. Paul’s daughter, Chelsea, was not surprised. “He’s always been very active,” she said. As a child, Chelsea played […]
Community Spotlight: Resident Donna Eilbeck
Each of our residents has their own personal history and memories, and Donna Eilbeck’s story is truly unique. When news of the attack on Pearl Harbor broke, the then-teenaged Donna Joan Lewis was part of a girls’ trio, singing live on a Chicago radio program. “Nobody really knew what was happening at the time” Donna […]
