Celebrating the Herrick House

The Herrick House Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community 

BEVERLY, MA - (December 8, 2014) - When Stephanie Levy's father fell and broke his hip; she knew it was time her parents moved out of their home.

With her father needing physical therapy - Stephanie wanted to find an assisted living community close to home, while also providing her parents - Edgar and Arlene Wallace - with a community that would still allow them their independence.

Having heard of The Herrick House, Stephanie and her parents visited the community. After the trios' first visit to the 88-unit assisted living residence, they were hooked.

"I heard the place was top notch," Stephanie Levy said. "But after touring the facility, you could see the care that they provided the residents was exceptional, and the attention and activities that they could provide my parents made us all feel at ease."

When The Herrick House opened its doors to the community two decades ago last fall, it sparked a change in the health care landscape.

"We have been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore for 20 years" said Paul Rapazzo, Director of Community Relations at The Herrick House. "We understand their needs, their desire to remain close to family and friends, to the neighborhoods where they lived and worked, to the things that are most familiar.  We address this need by getting to know our residents for the individuals they are, and by delivering personalized support with the highest level of professionalism and caring."

"Making everyone feel right at home, maintaining and improving quality of life - this is our work, our mission, and our expertise" said Rapazzo.

Located on the campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House provides residents with 24-hour nursing, wellness programs that includes weekly blood pressure and weight checks, on-site laboratory service, coordination of medical appointments, facilitate refilling prescriptions, personal care services, as well as a full meal service.

"I love how they take care of my parents," Stephanie Levy said. "They're always active and the staff is very knowledgeable and caring to my parents' needs. You don't get that intimate feeling at a lot of other places. It really is like a family there."
To learn more about The Herrick House, or to schedule a visit, please contact Paul Rapazzo, Director of Community Relations, at 978.524.4292 or visit theherrickhouse.org.

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