Murray House sits in a spot with a lot of history, dating back to 1829 when the place started out as the Women's Benevolent Home, and the building still has that same old charm even after they updated everything in 1994 to bring in modern comforts like elevators, high-speed internet, and Wi-Fi, so residents don't miss out on new things while enjoying the past. They offer private and semi-private rooms, many with their own bathrooms, kitchens, and personal heating or cooling, so each person can have the kind of set-up they like, and there's cable TV, phone, and Wi-Fi in each room for connection and entertainment. Small dogs are welcome, and the staff makes sure everyone, no matter their background or beliefs, feels respected and at home, with chapel services for those who want to join.
Residents get three meals a day plus snacks, and the dining services allow for restaurant-style meals, all-day access, and they can handle special diets like ones for diabetes or allergies. Trained staff are there around the clock, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks, with emergency alert systems and lanyards ready just in case, and the nursing care stretches between 12 and 16 hours for those who need more help, including folks who use wheelchairs or need assistance moving. Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the staff, so families and residents get more time for what matters, and the team works with families and each resident to develop a care plan that fits their needs, going from independent living to memory care, hospice, long-term nursing, and home care when needed.
Murray House is big on community life, with a full calendar of things like art programs, fitness classes, game nights, music, movie nights in the community movie theater, library access, and a community-managed gift shop or reception desk where residents run some of the activities themselves. The building has a fitness room, game room, theater, art room, chapel, and dining rooms, plus landscaped outdoor spots, walking paths, and gardens where people can relax or take part in outdoor programs and resident-organized events. Residents take part in group outings too, for shopping and cultural trips, and there's scheduled transportation to medical appointments or shopping for those who need a ride, with parking available as well.
The staff is around 24/7, providing supervision and care, so everyone has someone to help if needed, and Murray House pays special attention to making people feel dignified and cared for, with a Christian tradition at its heart, though all are welcome. Beauty and barber services are available on-site, and families can count on extra support, including respite care when they need a break. The place keeps a busy schedule of social, educational, and wellness events, helping residents stay active and involved, so it's not just a place to stay but a place where people have chances to shape their days, join in with friends, relax with a book, walk in the gardens, or worship in the chapel, all with help at hand.
