Corcoran House Assisted Living sits in a historic schoolhouse that's been restored, right across the street from Central Park in Clinton, Massachusetts, and it's been serving seniors since 1998 with 42 apartments, each with a kitchenette, full bathroom, climate control, and basic appliances like a small fridge, microwave, and sink, so folks can prepare snacks if they like, or just use the communal all-day dining room where three meals are served daily restaurant-style, which's bright and cheerful, and provides generous portions with dietary options for those who need diabetic, low salt, vegetarian, or allergy-friendly meals. The place allows pets (though not small dogs), has safe walking paths, flower gardens, and a country kitchen where people sometimes gather and share recipes or stories, and you'll find residents and staff visiting in the cozy living room, reading in the library, or joining in arts and crafts, music, gardening, movie nights, and outings.
Residents get support with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication reminders, transfers, and help for those with walkers or wheelchairs, as Corcoran House is fully wheelchair accessible and has handrails and emergency alert systems throughout, emergency call buttons in every apartment, and round-the-clock supervision with trained staff who go through reference and driving record checks, so there's a focus on safety and personal assistance. The staff helps with housekeeping, laundry, and general apartment maintenance, and there's a weekly schedule for cleaning and linen change, which frees up time for attending mental wellness programs, fitness classes, religious services, or just enjoying a quiet afternoon in the garden or taking part in the hobbies calendar, which's full of social, cultural, or recreational activities and includes both resident-led and community-sponsored events to help people build connections and keep active.
The community gives residents up to 60 minutes per day of personal care, and their team tailors support for things like chronic illness, non-ambulatory needs, or short-term stays, plus health services like medication management, hospice care, and coordination with local doctors. Corcoran House accepts various payment programs, including some veterans benefits and programs like NaviCare, PACE, VA Aid and Attendance, and GAFC for those who qualify. All the apartments come furnished or you can bring your own things, and there are a few floor plans to pick from-each has cable and internet access available, though you have to pay for those yourself, while utilities are mostly included in the rent, and there's guest parking when friends or relatives visit. There's transportation for local errands and outings and move-in help if needed, all designed to make the adjustment smoother, and to allow residents to keep up with their lifelong interests or try something new in a supportive place that values safety, wellness, and respect for people's individual routines.
