You can find Peabody Home at 24 Peabody Place in the town of Franklin, New Hampshire, where they offer seventy beds. This community has three levels of help: living on your own, getting some daily help, or special care for memory needs. Lynda Goldthwaite is the nurse and leader who runs the whole place for the people living there. Because the area around the building is not made for walking, most families and friends will need to use a car.
Real nurses and helpers work there all day and all night to make sure everyone stays safe and very healthy. The rooms come in different sizes, like big two-bedroom spots or simple studios made for people who need a set routine. This variety is helpful for families because it allows a person to get more help without ever having to move away. It is nice to know that the staff is always ready to assist with any task at any hour.
The cooks make warm meals right in the kitchen, and the cost is already included so you do not get extra bills. You can even bring your favorite pet along because they know that having an animal friend makes people feel much happier. Every day has a full list of fun things to do which helps the neighbors talk and make new friends. These shared times create a friendly feeling that makes the building feel like a real neighborhood for everyone.
By keeping all these types of care in one building, Peabody Home can help residents as they grow older and their needs change. Since they have nurses working around the clock and special rooms for memory care, this place works well for the future. Families like this plan because it means their loved ones can stay in the same spot for a long time. It is a smart choice for people who want to be ready for whatever might happen next year.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
70Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit is administered by Lynda Goldthwaite, RN, Bsn, Nha.
Pets Allowed
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Franklin's city center to Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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| Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit | AL IL MC | Franklin | 70 | Yes | - | 1 | Lynda Goldthwaite, RN, Bsn, Nha |
| Franklin Falls Farm | AL | Franklin | 6 | No | - | 1 | Charles Goodale |
| Peabody Place | AL IL MC | Franklin (Franklin Falls Historic District) | - | Yes | 64 | - | Lynda Goldthwaite |
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Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit is located in FRANKLIN, New Hampshire.
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According to NH state health department records, Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit's license number is 02460.
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit on this page.
Yes, Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit allows residents to bring their pets.
Rn, Bsn, Nha Lynda Goldthwaite is the administrator of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit.
Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit has 70 beds.
Yes — there are 19 photos of Peabody Home Assisted Living Unit in the photo gallery on this page.
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