Allerton House Hingham sits in a quiet, wooded neighborhood in the seaside town of Hingham, Massachusetts, where seniors can choose from independent living, assisted living, or memory care, depending on what they need at the time, and the place has been open since 1997, so it's had some time to settle in and get things running smoothly. There are different apartments available, like studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms in assisted living, and in the memory care area, which sits in its own secure building built for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, there are ten studio apartments and three companion suites. People who choose Allerton House only pay a monthly rent-there's no buy-in-which covers the apartment or suite, utilities, taxes, maintenance, many amenities, a variety of activities, and most services, which can give families some peace of mind when looking at costs.
Residents in assisted living or memory care get round-the-clock care and supervision from nurses, Resident Assistants, and other staff who help with activities of daily living, like bathing, grooming, medication management, or moving from bed to wheelchair, even using special lifts if the person needs more help. The place has a visiting nurse and other healthcare pros, like podiatrists, dentists, therapists who cover physical, occupational, and speech needs, so folks don't always have to leave the property for care, plus the community can help with difficult needs too, such as diabetic care, major behavior needs, and incontinence. There's memory care focused specially for people who struggle with memory, wandering, confusion, or difficult behaviors, using alert bracelets and a secured environment, with staff awake and available all day and night.
Inside, the apartments and public spaces let in a lot of natural light and use bright pastel colors, trying to make things feel homey, and there's Wi-Fi, plus different gathering spaces indoors or outdoors to enjoy the greenery and calm. People can bring their dog or cat along, since pets are allowed in certain areas, and there are scheduled activities that range from stretching classes, yoga, and Tai Chi to art, gardening, cooking classes, lectures, and even trips, with a staff-run schedule of things for different interests and abilities, including specialized activities for residents with memory loss. Meals come from a professional chef, and there are several places to eat-a dining room, bistro, café, and pub-with meals tailored to preferences and medical needs, like gluten free, low sodium, or just room service for those who want to eat privately.
Allerton House includes social, spiritual, and pet programs, upkeep like housekeeping, transportation for medical appointments, and parking, along with things like beautician services and wheelchair accessible showers, so most daily living tasks and lifestyle needs are covered, and families can take tours in person or online, view photos and videos, and download brochures to see what the place looks like and how it feels. The place is run by Welch Senior Living, operates as a rental community with no big entrance fee, and is set up to help folks stay as they need more care over time without having to move again, which seems good for older adults and families looking for stability and choices on the South Shore.
