“To describe our life at Edgewood in one word it would be ‘complete.’
Friends, activities, security and the food are all part of that.”
Bill & Dottie Schirmer
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When John P. and his wife decided to move to Edgewood, they were looking forward to being closer to family members and enjoying the carefree lifestyle Edgewood offers. They were also happy to know Edgewood’s LifeCare structure meant health care would be available if needed. But what they didn’t anticipate was just how soon that day might come....
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, MA, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best skilled nursing facilities in the nation for the eighth time. For the 2021-2022 ranking, The Meadows received a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating for Long-Term Care. In...
Choosing to move a parent or spouse to an assisted living or memory support community is a difficult decision that many people will face at some point. And while you may understand that it’s the right choice, you can still experience feelings of guilt, grief, and even anger. Following are some common thoughts we hear from family members, and...
Many people mistakenly assume senior living is something they only need to consider when they require health care. But this outdated notion keeps them from exploring their options and discovering a lifestyle that could ultimately help them live longer, healthier lives. The truth is, the best time to move to a Life Plan Community — also known as a...
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood has been recognized as a U.S. News & World Report “Best Nursing Home” for the seventh time. And while seven is often considered a lucky number, anyone who has experienced being a resident of The Meadows — or the family member of a resident — knows this recognition can’t be chalked up to luck. The Meadows...
Many people assume that retirement communities are built for couples. But you may be surprised to learn that nearly half of Edgewood residents are either widowed, divorced or single-by-choice. If you find yourself in one of these categories, you owe it to yourself to consider your retirement living options and find out how living in a community...
Edgewood’s goal has always been to empower residents to be the architects of their own well-being. That’s why we offer a wide variety of amenities that promote whole-person wellness. There’s the picturesque natural campus that encourages outdoor activities, and a well-equipped fitness center with an indoor pool and a variety of daily group...
It will come as no surprise to anyone who has been a resident or the family member of a resident at The Meadows Health Center, that the skilled-nursing neighborhood at Edgewood recently became a six-time recipient of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Home award. In fact, The Meadows received the highest possible overall rating of 5/5...
Ten steps to finding the right community for someone you love If someone you love is struggling with some of the basic activities of daily living — whether due to physical limitations, general cognitive decline or memory problems associated with the early stages of dementia — you may be concerned about whether it’s safe for them to continue...
“What am I going to do with all this stuff?” If that’s a question that has crossed your mind lately, you’re not alone. At Edgewood, we don’t consider downsizing a chore. In fact, many members of our community were able to find joy in this endeavor as excitement for their move to the community began to build. In this post, you’ll find downsizing...
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