The Payn Home, known by locals for over 80 years, sits on Coleman Street in Chatham, NY, in a solid brick building built back in 1929 by Louis F. Payn. It's a private, not-for-profit residence for older adults, serving about twenty-four men and women who want a cozy place to call home during retirement. The grounds have big trees, well-kept gardens, and outdoor patios, giving a quiet space that fits with the town's charm, where you'll also find bakeries, antique shops, and the public library not far away. The Home offers private rooms that residents can furnish as they like, with shared bathrooms in the hall, and the rooms overlook peaceful grounds. People living here get three fresh, home-cooked meals each day, plus snacks, and can use a dining room to eat and talk together. A spacious living room with a real working fireplace and several indoor sitting areas let residents gather or relax as they choose. Weekly laundry and light housekeeping help with daily chores, and the staff are friendly and provide help when needed.
The Payn Home covers a lot of care needs-from independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing, and there's access to onsite homecare, hospice, and respite care services for short stays or winter retreats. Residents can keep their own health aides if they want and stay in a safe place with rules like indoor no smoking. The Home is pet-friendly, has resident parking, and welcomes guests, offering practical things like laundry, housekeeping, and group activities such as birthday parties, bingo, card games, jigsaw puzzles, movie nights, exercise, and music events, so no one needs to feel lonely. The gardens and patios outside, plus shared common areas inside, make it easy to enjoy time with others or find quiet. There's a full-time supervisor to answer questions, and amenities like a beauty salon, activity spaces, and on-demand transportation for errands or outings. The Home also connects with nearby senior living communities like Greenport Manor, Camphill Ghent, Highpoint at Chatham, and Home Sweet Home of Athens, giving people various options as needs change. Caregivers support both basic and special needs, aiming to offer a gracious, welcoming place where folks can keep up with their usual interests, attend regular activities, and enjoy the balance of privacy and community, all while remaining active, safe, and comfortable in a long-standing part of Chatham.
