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 […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
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 […]
Decatur House Welcomes Back Food Service Director, Cynthia Rose!
Decatur House is delighted to welcome back Cynthia Rose as the Food Service Director. A resident of Buzzards Bay, Cynthia previously worked at Decatur House for three years before taking a two-year hiatus to gain experience at Bobby Burnes restaurant in Mashpee. Now, she’s returned to bring her renowned comfort food classics to the residents. […]
COLLEGE STUDENT, KYLE SPRAGUE, SPENDS SUMMERS WORKING FOR DECATUR HOUSE
Kyle Sprague was first introduced to Decatur House during his internship program at Upper Cape Technical High School (UCT). He participated in the School’s Health Careers Program. For several years, Decatur House has had a community partnership with the school and welcomed a group of UCT juniors to the nursing staff. In turn, the CNA-certified […]
SPOTLIGHT: CHUCK DIPIETRO
Easy-going, kind and compassionate, Decatur House’s newest resident Chuck DiPietro isn’t just movie-star handsome, he’s also a lot of fun, has a great sense of humor, and loves to laugh. Who is that singing with the pianist? It’s Chuck! Who is going on the outings and participating in painting class? Chuck! Who is enjoying sunshine […]
Spotlight: Karen Hickey
Her whole life, Karen Hickey was taking care of someone. But she wouldn’t have it any other way! She says that she likes to help people and “be their support system.” Compassionate, friendly and always smiling, Karen was born and raised in Barrington, RI. The oldest of 5 children, she took good care of […]
