It’s Official: Ribbon Cutting Heralds Grand Opening of New Memory Care and Independent Living Expansion
Allerton House at Central Park held a formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce the Grand Opening of the new Memory Care Neighborhood and Independent Living expansion at the Welch Senior Living community in Weymouth.
“We have always tried to be on the cutting edge,” said Welch Senior Living Principal Paul T. Casale, referring to the fourth-generation family’s nearly 70-year history in senior care and housing.
Casale Sr. thanked the standing-room-only crowd of well-wishers from state government, the Town of Weymouth, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the senior healthcare community for their support. Casale also thanked the community’s partners, who helped bring the new wing and expansion to fruition, including AEW Capital Management, Cutler Associates, Kentco Corporation, M & T Bank, and the Town of Weymouth.
Bob Luongo, director, Department of Planning & Community Development, for the Town of Weymouth, who was representing Mayor Robert Hedlund, presented a citation of congratulations, saying that the opening of the new memory care wing and the expansion of independent living apartments is “meeting a housing need” identified by the town’s need analysis plan.
Gregory Denton, chief of staff, Massachusetts State Senator Patrick O’Connor, also read a citation of congratulations on the grand opening.
When speaking of the Memory Care Neighborhood, Casale said the new wing offers a beautiful new residence for 16 people and includes private suites and two companion suites, delicious meals, activities, and socialization – all provided by specially-trained staff under the leadership of Melanie Cosato. Cosato, LPN, CDP is among a team of senior staff that also includes Eileen Laramee, RN, senior consultant, Welch Senior Living; Joyce Watson O’Neil, LICSW, MPH, CDP, clinical social worker, Welch Senior Living; and Jeanette Boudreau, who will oversee enrichment activities. Paul Casale Jr. is the executive director of Allerton House at Central Park.
As Casale talked about the 10 new 1- and 2-bedroom, full-size apartments with full kitchens and high-end finishes in the new independent living apartments, he made special mention of the “peace of mind” that the community’s 24-hour security provides these residents and their families.
Two Consumer Open Houses are scheduled for Saturday, November 10 and Thursday, November 15, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting for the new Memory Care Neighborhood and Independent Living Expansion at Weymouth’s Allerton House are: (front row, from left-to right): Lynda Chuckran, director, community relations, Welch Senior Living; Melanie Cosato, director, Memory Care Neighborhood; Donna-Lee Lehane, vice-president, AEW Capital Management; Maureen Kiely, Councilor-at-large, Weymouth; Paul Casale Jr. executive director, Allerton House at Central Park; Paul T. Casale Sr.; principal, Welch Senior Living; Fred Happel, Councilor-at-large, Weymouth; Gregory Denton, chief of staff, State Senator Patrick O’Connor. Second row: Kentco Principals Danny Cocio and Thom Kent (hidden from view); Joan Cunningham, RN, resident care director; Allerton House at Central Park; Lee Ann Jenner (hidden from view), business office manager, Allerton House at Central Park; Robert Luongo, director, Department of Planning & Community Development, for the Town of Weymouth; Jessica Canuto, RN, wellness nurse; Joyce Watson O’Neil, LICSW, MPH, CDP, clinical social worker, Welch Senior Living; Garth Johnson, Cutler Associates; Bruce McEldowney, vice president, portfolio manager, M & T Bank; and (Back row) Al Ewing, marketing director, Allerton House at Central Park and Jeanette Boudreau, director, enrichment activities, Memory Care Neighborhood.
Welch Senior Living Principal Paul T. Casale welcomes guests at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Memory Care Neighborhood and Independent Living expansion at Allerton House at Central Park.
Marketing Director for Allerton House at Central Park Al Ewing, Jennifer Hoadley, regional manager, Alzheimer’s Association, southeastern Massachusetts and Paul
Casale Jr., (right) executive director, Allerton House at Central Park
Marketing Director for Allerton House at Central Park Al Ewing greets Lauren Hirshberg, director of social work, CareOne at Weymouth.
Memory Care Director Melanie Cosato, LPN shares a moment with Rita Evans, RN-CCM®, elder care & benefits coordinator, United Senior Advisors, Inc. of Braintree and Lynda Chuckran, director, community relations, Welch Senior Living.
BaneCare South nursing centers greeted Welch Senior Living’s Lynda Chuckran (third from left) at the Memory Care Ribbon Cutting including (from left to right) Emily Sugrue, director, marketing and communications, Bane Care Management LLC; Caitlin Lawson, director, social services, Colonial Rehab and Nursing Center; Marie Neff, director, admissions, John Scott House Rehab and Nursing Center; Bethany O’Connor, director, admissions, Colonial Rehab and Nursing Center; and Nicole Abbot, social worker, John Scott House Rehab and Nursing Center.
Christine McDonough, RN, director, Norwell VNA Works and Karen Johnston, director, Weymouth Elder Services join dignitaries and staff for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Allerton House in Weymouth.
Renee McInnnes, RN, BS, CEO, Norwell VNA and Hospice joins Paul T. Casale, principal Welch Senior Living and Lynda Chuckran, director, community relations, Welch Senior Living.
Braintree Council on Aging Director Sharmila Biswas poses with Lynda Chuckran, director, community relations, Welch Senior Living.
Quincy Elder Law Attorney Robert E. Romano, Esq., CFP, who leads estate planning workshops throughout the South Shore greets Lynda Chuckran, director, community relations at the Grand Opening Celebration in Weymouth.
Welch Senor Living Executive Directors supporting the Ribbon Cutting include Luke Kramer of The Village at Duxbury and Colleen Ferguson of Village at Proprietors Green.
