Specialized Memory Care for Special Needs

    Residents are the focus at Penacook Place, a not-for-profit, community-sponsored nursing facility.

    That's especially true in the Memory Care Program, where residents recieve on-on-one attention         from Penacook staff.

    Your family member is a unique combination of strengths, capabilities, likes, dislikes, and individual     needs. After careful observation, caregivers provide a consistent, personalized approach that                                        fosters trust, creates a warm and safe environment and enhances your family member's quality of                                life.

Specialized Caregivers

An interdisciplinary team, including members of Peancook's nursing, activites, dietary, rehabilitation, and social service departments are specially trained to provide the highest qualitiy care for people with all forms of memory disorders.

A high rate of staff retention provides stability for residents and crucial experience that improves patient care.

With equal doses of professionalism and compassion, team members work in concert to ensure your loved one is engaged in a stimulating, steady routine that enhances comfort and dignity while minimizing anxiety and frustration. 

Among the activities residents enjoy are music, creative programs, reminiscing, excercise and day trips.

Caring for the Entire Family

    Families of residents in the Memory Care program receive support from Penacook staff.

    Your participation as a member of the care team is crucial, becuase you know your loved one     better than anybody. But you and your family experiences an emotional toll that comes with         loving someone who has a memory disorder. Penacook staff is committed to keeping the         lines of communication open, offering education and guidance as well as a sympathetic ear     as the disease progresses.

“The residents, my mother included, seem happier as their days are filled with structured activities. It's clear that they want the best for  the residents, exemplified daily with their genuine love and concern." — C.D., daughter of a Penacook Place resident in our Memory Care program

More testimonials from Penacook Place residents and their families.

Penacook Place • 150 Water Street • Haverhill, MA 01830 • 978-374-0707 • info@penacookplace.org