Our House Senior Living - Cambridge Assisted Care sits at 201 W Madison St and has 31 residences for seniors who like some independence but also need help with things like bathing or medication. Folks can look at their website to see extra photos, room types, and info about the community, and if anyone wants to visit, they can set up a tour or ask for more details. The place covers many care options, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and even hospice and home care, and there's always a staff member nearby any time of day or night if help is needed. Seniors can bring well-behaved pets, and many rooms come as private studios with closets and full bathrooms with showers or tubs that are wheelchair accessible, and there are handrails in the halls and baths. Residents have housekeeping, laundry, and linen services included, and they get three home-cooked meals every day plus snacks, all set in a dining room that connects to a family-style kitchen and snack bar, so meals are easy going and friends can gather comfortably.
The community has a home-like feel, with a double-sided fireplace in the commons, large bright windows, a front porch with sitting area, and gardens with raised flower beds for relaxing in the fresh air. People can park on site, and there's a safe, well-lit hallway to every private entryway. Folks have storage cabinets, dorm-sized refrigerators, and private bedrooms, and there's transportation offered for errands and outings, which is handy for getting to shops or cafes in Cambridge or joining in on activities like movie nights or walks along the garden paths.
Regular activities and social programs run through what's called "Our Life," so there's always something to do, and the whole place is designed for people 55 and over. The facility accepts both independent seniors and those who need a little more care, with services covering everything from diabetes support to help with getting dressed and managing medicine, and there are also specialized dementia and memory care services, run by staff trained for memory loss. Medical and medication issues get close attention, and the place is state-licensed and meets accessibility standards throughout. There's a barber and beauty shop, and residents can get haircuts right on site, which saves a trip out. The staff focus on keeping everyone comfortable, supported, and active, and the community has won awards for its care and services. There are free brochures and information about different locations for memory care or apartments, and they also offer short-term or long-term stays depending on what each person needs. People who live there say the atmosphere is caring and community-minded, and the average review is very high.
