Oosterman Rest Homes - Wakefield is a licensed rest home in Wakefield, Massachusetts, that's been around since 1947 and has helped older adults in the community for over 65 years. The building sits at 706 Main Street and can hold up to 19 residents. The company, run by Mr. Robert Oosterman, holds a license with the Department of Public Health and is known for its mix of assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing care, and respite services, which means they help with a wide range of care needs. Residents who move in get round-the-clock care, so staff are awake and available at all hours to help with emergencies, daily tasks like bathing and dressing, medication reminders, meal service, and personal care like diabetes management or transferring from beds to wheelchairs.
The home only takes private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance, unless they have special Medicare certification, so it helps to know how you'll be paying for your stay. They have options for both women and men who are at least 55 years old, and rooms range from studios and shared options to one- and two-bedroom setups. No smoking is allowed inside, not in private or public areas. Meals are served every day and are made with nutritious ingredients, and residents can take part in onsite activities, devotional services, and social events in the home's shared common areas, both indoors and outdoors.
For those who need short-term support, Oosterman Rest Homes - Wakefield has respite care and hospice services, and memory care comes with secure environments, 24-hour support, and special memory-focused activities. Transportation is complimentary, and parking is available for those who still drive. The facility has a small staff, so care tends to be personal, and it has a real home-like feeling with an emphasis on comfort. The facility also stands out with its grief support and funeral planning resources-things like memorial fund creation, obituary publishing and search, help with setting up memorial websites, and special tools for sharing memories and wishes, including checklists and death doula services. They even offer programs for pet memorials and whole body donation, and provide items like urns and caskets if needed. Oosterman Rest Homes - Wakefield has served the Melrose and Wakefield area since before 1950, staying focused on caring for seniors with a steady, practical approach.
