Royal at Harwich

Royal At Harwich sits in the center of Harwich Village, close to beaches and tucked into a classic Cape Cod style property that looks like a bed and breakfast inn, and you'll find over 20 private suites and a total of 26 apartments after renovations, with options that include studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms across two side-by-side buildings, with one dating to the 1900s and the other built in 1985. Residents can choose furnished units with telephones, cable TV, internet, unlimited phone service, and kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and half the units get private outdoor patios or porches. There's a clubhouse, fireplace, a game room, a swimming pool and hot tub, fitness centers, walking paths, gardens, and a library, plus an arts room, barber/salon, and social spaces for meeting friends. Meals are served three times a day in the dining room, with the kitchen offering to handle special diets like allergy-sensitive or diabetic needs, and there's also room service and complimentary guest meals available. Personal care and assisted living services include help with medication, bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks, and the staff provide 24-hour supervision, a call system, and support for non-ambulatory residents and those needing incontinence care. There's laundry service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, snow removal, building maintenance, and landscaping, along with private transportation, parking for residents, and complimentary transportation near bus lines. The Transitions Memory Care program sits on its own floor with extra security, serving seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, and activities for memory care residents are tailored to cognitive needs, while regular social activities such as movie nights, resident-run events, and community gatherings are open to all. Wellness programs, a swim pool, fitness areas, and a calendar of social, educational, and recreational activities encourage healthy living. There's also a respite program for short stays and a home care service that offers companionship and non-medical care, plus case management, transitional counseling, and support for residents moving in. The property belongs to Royal Health Group, a family-run health care company, and is managed by Newman Properties, which oversees other residential communities. Rents start at $1,800 for studios and one-bedrooms and $2,400 for two-bedrooms, and payments and vouchers like Section 8, HomeBASE, and RAFT are accepted. The facility holds a special permit approved by the Harwich Planning Board for lighting, and anyone curious about current units or scheduling a tour can go to their website at www.dylanjamesapartments.com.