Charlton Manor Rest Home sits on 30 acres of woods and gardens in Oxford, Massachusetts, and the whole place looks and feels more like an old Bed & Breakfast than a big retirement complex, with early 20th-century furniture, pictures, artifacts, and photographs, which gives it a homey, quiet atmosphere that many people say is warm and friendly-probably because the staff and residents create a real sense of caring and belonging, where people can age in place and don't have to move if their needs change, something that's important to a lot of folks. The facility has 32 beds, both private and semi-private rooms decorated with period pieces, and a few suites for couples that they've renovated, along with flat-screen TVs, cable, and freshly-baked cookies, homemade meals, coffee, and tea always available, showing they try to keep things comfortable and relaxed like people remember. Since opening back in 1962, the Manor's been managed by people who care-Michael D. Turpin, the current owner, has overseen daily operations for over 14 years, and Debra V. Fitts has been the manager there for more than 8 years, so there's stability and a long tradition of steady hands.
The care programs at Charlton Manor Rest Home range from assisted living for folks who need help with daily tasks to short-term rehab, hospice care, and Alzheimer's care for those with early dementia, with 1-to-1 care available, and on-site nurses and aides 24/7 for personalized help, medication management, and monitoring insulin levels, plus a whole system for tele-health, care management, remote patient monitoring, and keeping families engaged through daily updates. Meals are planned by a dietician and cooked fresh by the kitchen staff, with menus that meet individual dietary needs, and the facility provides daily housekeeping and laundry, transportation to appointments or shopping, and even devotions and religious services for those who want them, including a weekly rosary with St. Joseph Church parishioners. The Manor gets good reviews (4.3 out of 8 on record) and has won community awards for its activities and atmosphere, which include exercise, book clubs, music, trivia, outings, teas, bingo, and chances to enjoy the sun porch or stroll the lovely gardens under the shade of big trees. People mention the staff as kind, joyful, and helpful, always trying to keep things clean, organized, and peaceful for everyone, and there's lots of chances for residents to stay active with regular social events and planned outings if they want to join in.
Charlton Manor likes to keep things flexible, so residents can pick activities and services as they want, with privacy and dignity respected at all times, and the whole site is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a level four Rest Home. For payment, the facility takes private pay, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance, and plans for the future include building more assisted living and day care units on the land. The Manor's always tried to help seniors maintain their independence, stay safe, and feel respected through their golden years-a tradition that goes back to its early days as the Charlton Poor Farm and continues with each resident and family today.
