A lovely addition to Decatur House is Jocelyn “Jos” Schermerhorn, who shares her apartment with Witty, a striking calico cat ‘of a certain age. ‘Jos – pronounced “Joss” – grew up in Wellesley when it still had “a small town feel.” “I always had to behave myself,” she said, “because my mother knew everybody.” Now […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
Spotlight: Patty Brown
Patricia “Patty” Brown, a recent addition to our Decatur House family, is a Michigan native with a warm, engaging personality. New residents often need time to adjust, but Patty has “hit the road running,” taking part in activities and socializing with fellow residents. When not involved in a game of bingo, or engaged in lively […]
Community Spotlight: Mother Daughter Duo – Jody & Madison
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 […]
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 […]
