Shillman House: A 2Life Community sits in North Framingham, Massachusetts, about 20 miles from Boston, and provides independent and assisted living options for adults aged 62 and older, with 150 rental apartments spread across two connected buildings, separated by a fire wall, and designed with seniors' changing needs in mind. The four-story, wood-framed complex has private one- or two-bedroom apartments, each with windows that open, a contemporary kitchen, a full bath, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, washers and dryers, as well as safety features like handicap accessibility and sprinkler systems. Residents pay monthly rent based on apartment size and location, and there's no entrance fee, with water and electricity included in the fee, and the apartments are for those who do not meet the income level for subsidized housing or would rather avoid subsidy waitlists.
The community offers a range of services, like assistance with daily activities, medication management, meals, personal care, and walking and wheelchair help, along with respite care for short-term stays to relieve caregivers. Residents get 13 meals per week, including dinner six nights a week, continental breakfast, and Sunday brunch, served in a dining room and bistro, while bi-monthly housekeeping, flat linen service, maintenance, and on-site management are available, and two staff members even live in the building for around-the-clock support. Amenity spaces include a library, computer room, game/activity rooms, art studio, beauty salon, salon/barbershop, and fitness center with a ballet bar and exercise equipment, as well as WiFi, guest parking, and common areas, where ongoing programs cover fitness and wellness, lifelong learning, arts, education, lectures, workshops, book groups, and cultural events.
Resident Service Coordinators help people find resources so they can stay in their homes as long as possible, and the community's support care is accessible online for added convenience. Shillman House encourages social involvement through clubs, social activities, seasonal celebrations, multicultural programs, and holiday events, and people can get technology training if needed. Residents have easy access to transportation for shopping, medical needs, or enjoying nearby places like Nobscot Park and Callahan State Park, with local trails, ponds, and fields all close by, while on-site staff and 24-hour emergency maintenance provide added reassurance. The community strives for a warm, inclusive environment where residents form friendships, share interests, and enjoy a sense of independence and privacy in their own space.