Harvard House offers a warm and inviting environment designed to provide both comfort and engagement for its residents. As soon as you step through Harvard’s front door, you enter a welcoming space where the dining and living rooms seamlessly adjoin, creating a setting cherished by residents and their families alike. This shared area has become a favorite place for private huddles with visiting family members. Nearby, a newly constructed sunroom extends off the spacious den, serving as another beloved spot for conversations, board games, and quiet visits. The sunroom’s windows overlook the gardens, where the neighborhood's bountiful birdlife can often be seen flitting between a charming birdbath and thoughtfully tended flower beds, offering ongoing enjoyment to residents and visitors.
A unique feature of Harvard House is the distinctive Louisiana birdlife theme highlighted in the framed artwork throughout the home. This theme was specially chosen in response to the interest shown by some of the earliest residents and continues to add a personal touch to the house’s ambiance. The home itself accommodates a maximum of six to eight residents, allowing for an intimate atmosphere where everyone can enjoy a sense of closeness and personalized attention.
Daily life at Harvard House is carefully structured to balance security, independence, and involvement. Around-the-clock care is provided by a screened, trained, and devoted team, ensuring assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication supervision, and ambulation as needed. The home also features improvements designed to increase comfort, such as a newly upgraded “roll-in” shower in one bathroom and a luxurious, spa-style “walk-in” soaking tub in another, making bath time a relaxing and enjoyable event for all.
Residents have the option of comfortable rooms that can be furnished privately or semi-privately, with bedroom furnishings provided upon request. Home-cooked meals are served with family-style dining, and menus are thoughtfully planned by a registered dietitian to ensure both nutrition and enjoyment. The social calendar is complemented by activities and entertainment, as well as visits from a podiatrist, and regular hair and nails specialists who contribute to each resident’s well-being and personal care. Housecleaning and laundry services are taken care of daily, adding to the relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
Harvard House welcomes residents with a variety of needs, including those living with dementia, and strives to provide a safe, home-like alternative to larger assisted living or nursing facilities. Its relaxing patios and sunrooms, combined with attentive care and a vibrant community atmosphere, help ensure residents and their loved ones experience genuine comfort, cheerfulness, and security throughout their stay.