HillHouse Assisted Living

HillHouse Assisted Living sits on twenty wooded acres overlooking Whiskeag Pond, offering a peaceful country setting where residents can see fields, gardens, and water right from the sunlit dining room, and this place has been owned and run by the Voorhees Family for over fifty years, so you get a sense that it's been part of the community a long time and folks know one another well. HillHouse believes residents should play an active part in their own well-being, so staff listens to residents and values their contributions; they always try to help everyone remain as independent as possible, even as needs change. The staff includes licensed nurses, an infection control nurse preventionist, a nursing director, maintenance, dietary, and housekeeping supervisors, and certified caregivers, and you'll see care for every detail, from help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing to full medication management, diabetic care, and specialized memory care for those living with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Certified and licensed staff offer nursing care, and HillHouse lets couples with different care needs stay together. Home-style meals use fresh, natural ingredients, with chefs and meal planners respecting vegetarian and kosher diets; breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily in that bright dining room, and snacks are available. Residents choose from private or semi-private rooms, many with kitchenettes that include a refrigerator, microwave, and sink, plus bathrooms with showers, and each room has beds, dressers, nightstands, lounge chairs, dining tables, and chairs for comfort. For hair care, the beauty salon and barbershop are on site, and the community offers both outdoor and indoor common areas where residents gather for crafts, gardening, singing, short stories, bingo, movies, puzzles, and cooking classes, or just to sit and talk. Spiritual life gets attention with hymn singing, Bible reading, and preaching, and both onsite and offsite devotional services are part of the regular schedule. Outings, special events, and a physical fitness program keep things lively, and HillHouse always works to bring everyone together for social, educational, and entertaining activities. Nurses and caregivers are always present, but residents have the choice and independence to participate in whatever feels right for them, and that's something important at HillHouse. Transportation options are flexible, with both resident parking and complimentary or paid rides for appointments or shopping, letting those who want to stay active in the broader community do so easily. For those who need temporary support, respite care is offered for both short and long stays, and end-of-life care, including hospice, is available when needed. Pets are welcome, making it possible for many to bring a piece of home along, which seems to make a difference for folks settling in. The community offers amenities and care for all levels of need, making aging in place possible even as health needs change, and there's always friendly, compassionate staff around to help. HillHouse is more homelike than many places, with a renovated 19th-century homestead as part of the campus, so it feels less like an institution and more like an old family place, which is likely why many residents and their families speak kindly of it over the years.