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, […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
Decatur House Spotlight: Jennifer Bartolomei, Resident Care Director
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 […]
Spotlight: Thalia Lei
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 […]
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 […]
