Staff/Resident Spotlights

Addie sat on the patio admiring the colorful garden. She said she hadn’t developed any gardening skills, because she never had anywhere to grow things in Boston, where she grew up and lived mostly her whole life. Her family was a hardworking, strict, but loving mother and father and two older brothers that were charged […]

It is time to formally introduce one of our newer additions to the resident care staff at Decatur House: Mary Rapoza. Mary said she has always loved helping people and especially loves interacting with our residents. Her coworkers describe her as easygoing, and helpful with a nice positive energy. Mary describes herself as a true […]

For Marty Kapp, sharing his love and knowledge of sailing was more than a vocation. It was a dream come true. As a small child in Newton, MA he dreamed of pirates and far away adventures! His first adventure brought him to Canton, New York, where the family relocated for his father’s ministry. His younger […]

When asked about himself, Armando Arzuaga took a deep breath and then took some time to reflect carefully on his memories before responding. His replies, when they came, were thoughtful and brief. Armando grew up alongside three brothers and three sisters in Brooklyn, New York. Counting himself, that made seven, a lot for his parents, […]

For Jennifer Bartolomei, caring for others has always been a calling. As the Resident Care Director at Decatur House, she brings more than two decades of experience in nursing and assisted living. Jennifer grew up in Falmouth on Cape Cod, where she still lives today with her husband and their two children. With an 18-year-old […]

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 […]