Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Decatur House Assisted Living Community
Decatur House was founded in 1999 by Linda and Steve Austin, lifelong residents of Sandwich, Massachusetts. Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of each resident by providing the highest quality of care while encouraging independence. We offer a home-like environment where residents are known by name, with personalized care delivered by a professional team of caregivers, nurses, and support staff. Our 38-apartment community fosters a culture of family, offering chef-prepared meals, engaging activities, and state-of-the-art safety systems. We pride ourselves on maintaining a staffing ratio of 3 caregivers to 12 residents, ensuring 24/7 availability of trained personnel.Our services include daily personal care, medication management, concierge medical scheduling, and transportation within Sandwich. The community features a full-time social coordinator, on-site beauty salon, and partnerships with local organizations to enrich resident experiences. Families consistently praise our compassionate care, noting how our staff creates a comforting atmosphere that feels like home. We work closely with families to navigate payment options, including private pay, veterans benefits, and long-term care insurance. Decatur House remains committed to its core values of dignity, respect, and community engagement.
Services
Personal Care
24-Hour Staffing
Chef-Prepared Meals
Concierge Services
Emergency Response
Activity Programs
Medication Management
Transportation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 24-hour availability of trained caregivers and awake overnight staff
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences
- State-of-the-art safety and emergency response systems in every apartment
- Chef-prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients with dietary accommodations
- Concierge medical scheduling and local transportation services included
Associations and certifications
- Executive Office of Elder Affairs
What people say
Wonderful place to live
Staff is wonderful
Care is exceptional
Feel safe and cared for
Home-like atmosphere
Services
Personal Care
Our trained caregivers provide 60 minutes of daily personal care including bathing, dressing, and medication monitoring. Services are tailored to individual needs with 24/7 support available. Residents receive compassionate assistance while maintaining maximum independence.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Three homemade meals daily feature locally sourced seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Menus accommodate dietary needs with breakfast choices, hearty lunches, and lighter dinners served in our dining room or outdoor patio during warmer months.
Concierge Services
Our concierge team schedules medical appointments and arranges transportation within Sandwich at no additional cost. This service includes coordination with physicians, labs, therapies, and dental providers for resident convenience.
Emergency Response
State-of-the-art emergency response systems in every apartment ensure immediate staff assistance. Our awake overnight staff and 3:12 caregiver-to-resident ratio provide continuous safety monitoring and rapid response capabilities.
Activity Programs
Daily exercise, trivia, book club, art classes, and local outings are tailored to resident interests. Our full-time social coordinator creates personalized activity calendars that promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
People
Linda Austin
Founder/Owner
Linda Austin co-founded Decatur House in 1999 with her husband Steve. As owner, she maintains active involvement in ensuring the community upholds its founding principles of compassionate care and family atmosphere.
Steve Austin
Chief Operations Officer
Steve Austin co-founded Decatur House and serves as Chief Operations Officer. He oversees facility operations and maintenance, ensuring the physical environment supports residents' comfort and safety standards.
Sarah Tribuzio
Executive Director
Sarah Tribuzio serves as Executive Director, managing daily operations and staff coordination. With extensive experience in elder care, she ensures Decatur House maintains its commitment to personalized service and regulatory compliance.
Jennifer Bartolomei
Resident Care Director
Jennifer Bartolomei directs resident care services, overseeing nursing staff and care plan implementation. She ensures all residents receive appropriate medical attention and personal assistance tailored to their specific needs.
Cynthia Rose
Food Service Director
Cynthia Rose manages dining services, creating nutritious menus that accommodate individual dietary requirements. She supervises meal preparation using locally sourced ingredients to ensure high-quality, appealing dishes for residents.
Questions
What types of activities are available for residents?
We offer daily exercise, trivia, book club, art classes with local artists, live entertainment, and outings to nearby attractions. Activities are tailored to resident interests and abilities.
How is dining structured at Decatur House?
Residents receive three chef-prepared meals daily using local ingredients. Breakfast offers choices from 7-9:30 AM, lunch features hot entrees, and dinner provides lighter fare from 5-6:30 PM.
Who owns and operates Decatur House?
Founded in 1999 by Linda and Steve Austin, Decatur House is managed by their daughter Sarah Tribuzio as Executive Director with a professional leadership team overseeing operations.
How is assisted living care funded?
Assisted living at Decatur House is primarily private pay. We assist families in accessing veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, and other funding sources to help offset care costs.
What safety features are available?
Each apartment has state-of-the-art emergency response systems with 24/7 awake staff monitoring. Our 3:12 caregiver-to-resident ratio ensures immediate assistance when needed.
How are medical appointments coordinated?
Our concierge team schedules medical appointments and arranges transportation within Sandwich at no additional cost, coordinating with physicians, labs, and therapy providers for resident convenience.
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