When Carleton-Willard Village first opened its doors in 1982, we were at the forefront of a new concept for retirement living - continuing care. We were also a design innovator, one of the first to incorporate a Main Street, with shops and services reminiscent of a village center. We were quickly successful, and new Residents gravitated to the beautiful surroundings, gracious service and stimulating activities. We were also flattered to discover how often we were imitated by other

retirement communities

.

Not one to sit on our laurels, the Village has continued to be a leader in senior living. We opened the first licensed outpatient clinic in a Massachusetts

retirement community

. We built a state-of-the art aquatic and fitness center that has won both design and programming awards. We developed a beautiful home-like environment for Alzheimer's care, with an attention to detail that is like nothing you will find at other

skilled nursing facilities

. We have affiliated with Boston University's renowned Alzheimer's Disease Center and the highly respected Hospice of the North Shore. And most recently we have introduced a uniquely comprehensive end-of-life program, Living Fully, Dying Well®.

We invite you to learn more about us - peruse the website, read our brochure, and come for a visit. But most importantly, talk with some of our Residents and find out why the Village is such a special place to live. I look forward to welcoming you home.