Nesting House sits on Lapwing Court in Columbia and you'll notice it's a small place with just five beds in a townhouse colonial style, so the setting feels home-like and quiet, now there's a focus here on something a bit different since the place puts special attention on providing care services called "nesting support" and "parental care," which are part of what they name their Nest Care Program and Parenting Support, and the care team uses what they call their Care Support System to help residents with daily needs without stepping into full nursing care. People who can manage some things on their own but who still need help do well here, as the staff does nursing assessments, regular check-ins, and adjusts things as needed, so each person's care plan changes as their needs do. There's a mix of independent living and assisted living here, with private rooms, common areas inside and out, sensory rooms and places for activities, and you'll see that meals are served, and transportation for appointments or errands is available at a cost, and there's resident parking too. They don't advertise memory care or skilled nursing here, and the staff speaks English with on-site and off-site devotional activities, plus respite or short-term stays when needed, and healthcare support covers things like diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management and some help with non-ambulatory care, though most residents still get around on their own some of the time.
What stands out, and you won't see this anywhere else probably, is how the Nesting House surrounds itself with details from the world of high-end and vintage watches, so you'll notice cases and stands made of cast metal with old patinas, pocket watches from brands like Patek Philippe and Rolex, some with Roman numeral dials, damascened nickel plates, Geneva seals, lever escapements, micrometric regulators, and hinges or bezels that are quite detailed, and there are chains-Boston Link, Engraved Coil, curb link, double Albert, square section oblong links-made in 14k yellow gold, white gold, and gold filled, though some show a little wear, which just gives them some character, and fobs as small as a coffee pot with a stone bottom or a gold plaque engraved "M.E.Wood Conductor." You'll even see jewelry with suspended pearls and different styles, plus routine notifications as to the running order or how many positions the movements have been adjusted to, things you rarely see in a senior living community.
Nesting House offers a calm environment for people who want more support but still value their independence, and you'll find services tailored to each person's preferences so that everyone can feel a bit more at home, and for those who appreciate something out of the ordinary-like vintage watches and heirloom chains-this is a spot that certainly stands apart from most facilities people might know.
