Four Winds Community is an adult residential care provider that's been serving the Temple, New Hampshire area since 1993, and you'll find it tucked away on 32 Colburn Road, surrounded by nature, where things feel peaceful and calm. This group home mainly helps four adults with developmental disabilities, though it's also licensed for assisted living with three beds available in a homelike setting. Residents get specialized care like housing, organic meals, curative education, social therapy, and plenty of help with daily and vocational skills, and the staff-there's about eight people-stays on site to provide support around the clock, making sure everyone's needs are met, whether that's help with bathing, medication, meals, or just getting to a doctor's appointment, since transportation arrangements and rides to appointments are part of the routine here.
You'll see that Four Winds Community isn't like a large nursing home; instead, it's made up of several smaller houses-like St Oran House, Tobias House, Crossroad Farm, Echo Farm, Red Farm House, Jovis House, Artaban House, and Shinerock House-so people have more of a say in their day and plenty of quiet spaces, gardens, and places to walk, sit, or enjoy an art room, community meals, or group activities. Folks can pick between private up-to-date suites with kitchenettes and bathrooms, or shared rooms, and everything is fully furnished, air-conditioned, and there's Wi-Fi, telephones, cable, and linens taken care of, with all the housekeeping and no need to worry about home maintenance, which helps residents focus on their own comfort and well-being.
Four Winds Community keeps costs lower than many full-time nursing homes, which helps families on a budget, and offers prices starting around $4,100 per month for a shared room and $5,500 for a private one, depending on how much care a person might need. The whole place is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funded mostly by grants and outside donations, and all contributions are tax-deductible, which keeps the focus firmly on care over profit. People who live here can expect daily activities, meal prep with a focus on organic food, support with taking medicine, a 24-hour call system, and an atmosphere that encourages everyone to engage with each other if they want but respects privacy and independence for those who'd rather have quiet time or pursue spiritual growth.
The community pays close attention to holistic well-being with programs in mindfulness, inner reflection, and social events like movie nights, with staff trained to meet unique needs and keep things dignified, respectful, and safe. Maintenance, laundry, dry-cleaning, transportation, beauty salon visits, and even outdoor gardening are handled for residents, and respite care is available for those needing short-term help. Four Winds Community stands out for people who want a small, supportive place with steady care, personal attention, and a natural setting, while still having all the structure and supervision needed for seniors or adults with special care needs to live safely and with as much independence as possible.
