Today I visited the open house for the Caldwell Home Extended Care Elder Care Services at 10 Prospect St in Fitchburg---right behind First Parish Church of Fitchburg near the Upper Common!
I got the tour of the home from owner Marlaine Young who took a pic with me =) This gorgeous home serves as an extended care living facility---with a more personal approach than a typical nursing home facility.
The rooms are spacious, bright and WARM with gorgeous views to Prospect St and the downtown Fitchburg towards Rollstone Hill. Homecooked meals are provided by the staff and they try to accommodate to the residents tastes---talking about the different spices and ingredients they use to try to relate to their residents memories of their homes.
Residents can bring their own furniture---or the house is fully furnished as no extra charge. They administer medication with a nurse on staff, have dieticians available and practice wound care management. Chair lifts make going up and down the stairs easy--or there are 4 rooms on the first floor available as well. The kitchen is spacious and welcoming.
Caldwell House provides a safe home environment---that does not feel like a hospital---for any senior that is not safe to be home alone, those with dementia or alzeimers, or those in need of hospice or respite care.
The city has recently required many expensive upgrade to the home--including a new fire alarm system with egress lighting and notifications--- and the work is now complete and they are advertising again to offer their services to more residents in the community. They have capacity for 6 more residents. Contact them for a tour if you are interested in a space for your loved one knowing they will be well cared for.
Their website with more information is located here:
https://www.caldwellresthome.com/
(978) 345-5827
About Caldwell Home
Residents of CALDWELL HOME enjoy all the amenities of refined living along with the security of a highly professional and courteous staff. One low monthly rate provides each person with 24 hour personal assistance. There are no hidden or additional charges for extra services, and all of the following services are included:
Medication Administration
24 hour Personal Care, including bathing and dressing
Nutritious, Complete Meal Service
Assistance with Ambulation, as needed
Social and Religious Activities
Laundry Service
Short Term Respite Care
Hospice
Wheelchair Accessible
Our spacious private rooms, some with fireplaces, are available to be furnished with personal items if desired. Family fare is served in our dining room where each residents personal tastes are considered in the planning of our weekly menus. We also feature a wrap-around patio where our residents enjoy the pleasures of outdoors with security and safety.
Our most impressive quality is our size. By serving only 10 residents, we ensure that each person receives ample attention to his/her needs for assistance and socialization. Each resident can feel secure that our caregivers will anticipate his/her personal desires, and keep his/her best interests in mind.
You are invited to call for a personal tour of CALDWELL HOME. Our Administrators/Owners will be happy to discuss your personal needs and our accommodations with you.
Privately Owned and Operated by:
Alice Jercha, R.N.
Marlaine Young
10 Prospect St.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
TEL: (978) 345-5827
FAX: (978) 345-5681
