The Dixon House Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Joanne Prettyman
 ADMIN
  Joanne Prettyman.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Joan Wheatley.
 MARKET DIR
  Harriet Atwood.
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Anne Kirby.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Joy String.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms
   Wards
   Priv bath
   Max res 29
   Entrance fee $500
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 62
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Social work/Mental health
   Physical therapy
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Group exercise
 DATE OPENED
  1890
 OWNER TYPE
  Private non-profit
 OWNER
  Dixon House

A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. There is a wide range of home care services that can help you maintain your independence within the comfort of your own home, from in home help to day care. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. The usual retirement home pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. A nursing home is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities.