That moment when you find the right independent living or assisted living community, whether for yourself or for your loved one, feels so rewarding. But the journey to finding the community that’s the perfect fit is seldom a straightforward one. There’s sure to be twists, turns and various terms you’ve never encountered before, but will need to...
“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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Why Respite Care Is Important for Seniors and Their Caregivers
As a partner in caregiving for so many people in the Merrimack Valley, we enjoy getting to know the seniors we serve and their families. We take pride in being the ones families trust when they have questions about how best to meet their loved one’s needs. Lately, Respite Care services seem to be of particular interest to caregivers. In fact,...
The Woodlands Inn Earns State Assisted Living Certification
We’re pleased to announce that, in May 2019, we received the distinction of certified Assisted Living Residence from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). Though an intensive process, it’s one our team agreed was vital to uphold our commitment to providing seniors in North Andover with the highest quality Assisted Living services at The...
The Meadows Health Center Named Best Nursing Home
The Meadows Named One of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes What does it mean to stand out among a group of 15,000 of the nation’s nursing care communities? For the Edgewood family, it means going above and beyond to provide care and support programs that meet each resident’s specific needs. Recently, our community has been...
First-responders, Edgewood pair up for dementia training
NORTH ANDOVER — Would you know what to do if you came across someone who couldn't tell you their name or where they came from? What if it was an emergency situation? Recently, North Andover firefighters sat down with representatives from Edgewood Retirement Community to learn how to navigate the waters of responding to calls to assist people with...
Edgewood Residents Fund Scholarships for Local Children
North Andover Youth and Recreation Services Recipients of Charitable Donation Three local children were awarded the opportunity to spend the summer engaged in fun, educational activities at the North Andover Youth and Recreation Services Summer Camp thanks to the generosity of the residents of Edgewood. On Thursday, Demi Tetrault, Assistant...
First Responder Appreciation
Residents of Edgewood showed their appreciation for our community’s first responders by donating a delicious lunch of pasta bolognese, garlic knots and fresh salad to both of the North Andover fire stations. Last week during the gas explosions, first responders rushed from emergency to emergency and quickly and bravely controlled the situation....
Seniors Continue their Journey of Lifelong Learning with Merrimack College
At Edgewood senior living community in North Andover, just because residents are retired doesn’t mean their college days are behind them. Thanks to a distinctive schedule of presentations and performances, as well as the resident-driven Edgewood Lifelong Learning program, there’s rarely a day where Edgewood residents aren’t exploring art, music,...
Edgewood Residents Go Toe to Toe with Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 17 years ago, Serena and Charlie Caperonis received life-changing news - Charlie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In 2016, when the couple left their Boxford home for nearby Edgewood, they did so with a mission to form a support group at the North Andover senior living community. At Edgewood they found a champion for their cause in...
Name chosen for new assisted living and memory support residence at Edgewood Retirement Community
Natural beauty of campus and culture of hospitality influence naming of The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS | June 22, 2017 —Edgewood Retirement Community has announced that its new Assisted Living and Memory Support residence will be called The Woodlands Inn. Designed to resemble a charming New England inn, The Woodlands...


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