“Dogwood Home is an extraordinary place. It is pretty much a template for what a care home for the elderly should be. One key factor in its remarkable success is that it is small - only six residents. These residents are not in an institution, they are in their home; cared for by a small group of staff that they get to know well, and who know them well. The physical environment in Dogwood Home is impeccable. Each resident has his or her own spacious bedroom with an equally spacious en-suite bathroom. The whole home has been designed by someone who truly understands the needs of the elderly and infirm. Every visiting medical worker I met there was deeply impressed and more than one said they had never seen anything like it. The driving force behind Dogwood Home is a remarkable woman with a deep commitment to caring for the elderly with dignity and in comfort. This is a commercial operation but profit is not the primary goal - providing a secure and pleasing environment for the residents is. Following a stroke, my wife was in a large nursing home for awhile, where she was almost totally withdrawn and immobile (the fact I could not visit her because of Covid-19 restrictions did not help). In a short time in Dogwood Home, where I was free to visit whenever I wanted to (subject to negative Covid test and being masked), she progressed to being much more like herself and to being able to walk [short distances] with the aid of a frame.”

“I am very happy with the care my Mother receives at Just Like Home. Professional and kind people with lots of activities to keep the residents active, along with house kittens which keep them entertained as well. Each resident has their own room with bathrooms designed for the elderly. The home is spotless and really feels Just like home.”

“I visited a bunch of different communities in the area while searching for the right place for my dad, and Just Like Home stood out. Housing only six residents creates a much different environment than other place, allowing for a quiet and more individualized experience. The feeling of still living in a home can lead to a much easier transition than moving from my dad’s current living arrangement into a giant facility. The home itself is fresh and modern without feeling like a hotel, and it sits in a beautiful neighborhood with a big yard. The residents are very welcoming, and Deirdre was kind enough to be flexible with me and schedule a tour outside of normal Even the price is more favorable than the typical facilities I toured. I’d recommend anyone in the market for to check out Just Like Home.”

“The first time I visited Just Like Home at Dogwood with my father I immediately noticed how warm, inviting and calm it was. The home itself is new with a well thought out floor plan with each resident having their own private room and bath. It is beautifully decorated, with lots of natural light, clean and has many spaces to gather together. My father loves that he is in a neighborhood that feels familiar to his own home. He especially loves spending time in the back deck and yard. Deirdre is extremely compassionate and caring. It was a difficult decision to move Dad into a home but it was the best decision for him. He is safe, well cared for and because there are only 6 residents it feels like family. Dad can no longer live alone and it is comforting to know that he is safe and well cared for. Most importantly he is happy.”