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Decatur House
176 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
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Summary of Reviews:
- Many reviewers appreciate the small, homey atmosphere of the community, likening it to a Bed & Breakfast, which makes it more accommodating and personal.
- The staff is frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating, particularly towards residents with special needs or health issues. Long tenures of staff members, some being there for over 20 years, are noted.
- Several reviews highlight the beauty and maintenance of the facility, describing it as a large colonial home with apartment-style living that is clean and well-maintained.
- Activities and amenities, including meals, housekeeping, and utilities, are generally included in the monthly fee, with additional care available for an extra fee. However, some reviewers mention a lack of engaging activities and average food quality.
- Communication issues and a lack of night nursing staff are pointed out as areas for improvement, with some families experiencing frequent calls about situations the staff cannot handle.
- The community is described as not being suitable for individuals with significant health issues or dementia, with some reviewers experiencing broken promises and delays in medication distribution.
- Despite some criticisms, many reviewers would recommend the community to others, particularly for its attentive, family-operated management and the comfortable, accessible design of the facility and apartments.
- The cost is mentioned as a concern for some, with initial deposits being described as costly, but many feel the quality of care and living environment justify the expense.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Mashpee which is 7.4 miles away and has a population of 14,834 (small town).
- The average income is $95,776, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 52.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 137 days of rain, 29 days of snow and 198 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.76 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.11 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.43 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 171.0, Moderate Days 6.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Stop & Shop
1.1 miles awayMarket Basket
2.9 miles awayScussett Beach General Store
2.9 miles awayShaw's
5.3 miles awayLiquor 'n More
5.5 miles awayTransportation
Sandwich
0.3 miles awayBourne
4.9 miles awayBuzzards Bay
6.3 miles awayWest Barnstable
7.0 miles awayBus Stations
Cedarville Bruno's Corner
5.4 miles awayMain Street Buzzards Bay
5.4 miles awayEllisville Harbor State Park
6.6 miles awayTedeschi's
7.9 miles awayOnset Pier
8.6 miles awayBanks
Bank of America - ATM Standalone
0.5 miles awayCape Cod Five
0.8 miles awaySantander
2.9 miles awayBank of America
3.0 miles awayRockland Trust
3.2 miles awayHospitals
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod
2.0 miles awayPocasset Mental Health Center
7.2 miles awayTobey Hospital
11.3 miles awayCape Cod Hospital
13.3 miles awayFalmouth Hospital
14.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
1.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
5.3 miles awayWalgreens
9.8 miles awayRite Aid
11.7 miles awayShaw's
14.3 miles awayDentists
Dr. Michael J Dinn
0.9 miles awaySandwich Dental Associates
3.1 miles awayParks
Sandwich Fish Hatchery
0.3 miles awayMill Creek Park
0.3 miles awayBoardwalk Beach
0.5 miles awaySpringhill Beach
0.9 miles awayHamilton Cr
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Old Indian Church
9.0 miles awayShopping
Cape Cod Mall
11.7 miles awayLighthouse Landing Shopping Plaza
16.2 miles awayYarmouth Shopping Plaza
16.4 miles awayKingston Collection
18.5 miles awayCulture
Cotuit Center For the Arts
8.3 miles awaySunSational
11.6 miles awayCivilian Conservation Corps Amphitheater
11.8 miles awayCape Cod Melody Tent
12.6 miles awayHyannis HyArts Campus
13.0 miles awayRestaurants
Belfry Inne Bistro
0.2 miles awayNext Door Burger Bar
0.2 miles awayThe Painted Lady
0.2 miles awayDaniel Webster
0.3 miles awayDunbar House Restaurant and Tea Room
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