Mill Pond Rest Home sits at 84 Myrtle St. in Ashland, Massachusetts, serving as a retirement community and rest home licensed for up to 54 residents by the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. The place has 27 units, and residents can personalize their fully furnished rooms to feel more at home, plus bring in items that matter to them. Staff speak English and are available around the clock, with a focus on safety, support, and creating a comfortable, welcoming space. People living here get daily help with bathing, dressing, changing clothes, personal hygiene, and medication management, and staff can offer help moving from bed to wheelchair and help with incontinence, monitoring insulin, and assisting with daily needs.
For health and medical needs, Mill Pond Rest Home supplies non-medical and skilled nursing care, including memory care, Alzheimer's care, psychiatric services, and physical therapy. There are dietary management services and chef-prepared meals with room for meal plan changes for conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Residents also get nutritious snacks every day, and the staff takes care of regular laundry, including washing, drying, and folding personal clothing and linens.
The community hosts a variety of programs, such as music therapy, pet therapy, board games, creative programs, evening events, fitness activities, movie entertainment, and outdoor relaxation. Residents can spend time in shared indoor common areas or go outside for activities or just a breath of fresh air on the peaceful grounds. There are amenities like a book room, jacuzzi, sauna, health room, hairdresser or salon with a mobile stylist option, and game areas, which allow people to have fun and stay active. For those who wish to take part, the staff organizes personal shopping excursions, religious services, and devotional activities, and helps with rides to doctor's appointments, faith-based centers, and errands.
Mill Pond Rest Home makes a home-like setting with a focus on dignity, respect, and support, aiming to provide a place where seniors feel like they belong and can enjoy their independence. The staff creates tailored care plans for each resident and helps families look at financial options. There's respite care, long-term care, and hospice services available, and the recreational staff works hard to encourage movement, socializing, and self-reliance. Residents can access multiple physicians and psychiatric services, and the community also provides memory care. The grounds remain clean and calm, helping seniors live in comfort and with peace of mind. The facility has a 3.7 review score from six reviews, and tours can be scheduled for those interested in visiting or learning more.
