Heritage Woods
462 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
Awards and Affiliations
Heritage Woods is an Assisted/Senior Living Community offering residents a dynamic lifestyle that promotes mind, body and spirit wellness. Proudly serving our community for 24 years! Registered as an Eden Alternative® community for longer than any other Assisted Living Community in the country, Heritage Woods is focused on alleviating the three plagues of the elderly: loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. It is our mission to empower our residents by encouraging participation in various committees and groups, and by planning our activities. The Eden Model motivates residents to maintain their independence and be the decision makers who engage in meaningful activities of their choosing. As part of our holistic approach to maximizing quality of life, pets, plants, and children are at the forefront of Heritage Woods, and are monumental in combating the three plagues.
At Heritage Woods, we are able to offer a variety of sizes and styles of apartments to fit the unique social and financial needs of the prospective resident. Companion suites are also available. Senior Living is the preferred lifestyle for seniors who value their independence but may benefit from additional support to maintain it. Our residents enjoy many amenities including restaurant style dining, a wide array of social, educational and spiritual activities and entertainment, transportation to medical appointments, housekeeping and laundry. In addition, on site therapy and physician services help residents to have all their needs taken care of in one place.
Heritage Woods is the first stand-alone Assisted Living Community in the nation to earn the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living.
In addition to our assisted living apartments, Heritage Woods offers a cozy, secure memory support community with 18 private apartments and a beautiful enclosed courtyard with gorgeous flowers and raised garden beds. Our memory support community offers residents specialized programming and meaningful activities, all overseen by our dedicated Memory Support Director.
Dementia Care Education by Genesis HealthCare is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
Heritage Woods is part of the Heritage Hall Health & Rehabilitation Campus, which offers a continuum of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The campus specializes in post-hospital rehabilitation, memory support and on-site dialysis in adjacent buildings. Our Senior Living and Rehabilitative Health campus supports our residents to maximize their quality of life while enjoying the peace of mind knowing additional services are available onsite should needs arise.
Our 3 day minimum Respite stay offers the flexibility for Caregivers to take a much-needed break from the demands of daily life, while providing an opportunity for your loved one to socialize with an array of activities in a safe, supportive, welcoming environment.
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Services
- Memory Support
- Assisted / Senior Living
- Respite care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Podiatry care
- Hospice care
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Apartments
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Private kitchenettes
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Wellness center
- Wellness programs
- Sunroom
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Country kitchen
- Dining Room
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Spa Services
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Pets Permitted
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Fireplace in living room
- Gift/convenience shop
- Guest Accommodations
- Smoke free environment
Theresa Bollea
AdministratorTheresa has worked in the healthcare arena for 36 years. A majority of those years she has worked for Genesis HealthCare. She transitioned from the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing to the Executive Director in June 2008. Since her appointment to Executive Director she was awarded ALF Executive Director of the year in 2010 in the Northeast by Genesis HealthCare.
Angela Coderre
Director of Health & WellnessAngela has been a Registered Nurse for 35 years. She has extensive knowledge in caring for seniors. Angela has worked in multiple roles in the health care industry over her tenure. Angela joined Heritage Woods as the Health and Wellness Director in October of 2016 after working in long-term care for 29 years. She is an advocate for the senior population and works endlessly to ensure seniors receive the services necessary to keep them at their optimum level of care. Angela graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1988 and pursued her Registered Nurse degree with three boys under the age of 5, and successfully graduated in June of 1998.
Nicole Wallace
Marketing DirectorNicole has been with Heritage Woods for over 20 years. She began her career as a part-time Marketing Assistant, and transitioned to full-time Marketing Director in 2016. Nicole holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing as well as an MBA. She enjoys working with families and their loved ones to ensure that the transition to Assisted Living is as smooth as possible.
Nadine Curtin
Memory Support Program DirectorNadine Curtin has been working as the Memory Support Program Director at Heritage Woods since 2019. She began her career as a Mental Health Counselor, then moved up to become the Program Director on the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit. After the location closed she moved on to becoming a Family Intervention Specialist until she landed at Heritage Woods. She had earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management in her earlier years while she enjoyed the service industry. Wanting to find a more meaningful path, she then completed her Master’s Degree in Psychology. She continues to learn and grow in her field. She enjoys making a difference in the quality of life of her residents daily. She has plans to stay in the healthcare industry for years to come.
Kathy Crigger
Director of Dining ServicesKathy has been with Heritage Woods since 2006. She is an IFSEA certified Food Manager with 48 years of experience in the food and nutrition field. “Being at Heritage Woods has allowed me to work with a team of very special women and men from every department. Having the opportunity to develop relationships with so many residents and their families has enriched my life”. Kathy is also proud to be involved with We Honor Veterans, a program near and dear to her
heart.
