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Staying Involved in Your Loved One’s Care Is So Important

There are instances when after admitting a loved one to a nursing home, staying involved in your loved one’s care decreases. It could be that the family is simply responding to months or years of stress due to the care that preceded the admission. Or they fear that frequent visits will make things harder for […]

2 Weymouth teachers, now neighbors, turn 90 together

WEYMOUTH – More than 60 years ago, they taught in the Weymouth schools and were both officers in the Weymouth Teachers Association. Tim Daly, a physics teacher and head of the high school science department from 1957-94, and Dot Messier, an elementary school teacher for 42 years from 1953-95, shared common goals but did not […]

Executive Director at Dwyer Home talks to Patriot Ledger about the Omicron variant

Ken Strong, Executive Director of The Dwyer Home – skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at Fairing Way – recently spoke with the Patriot Ledger around the latest variant omicron and what the state has (or has not) instituted in terms of restrictions across the state at nursing home facilities. Strong said facilities can’t check the […]

RICE EVENTIDE LAUNCHES A SEASON OF GIVING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

WEYMOUTH, MA: William B. Rice Eventide Home has launched a new fall fundraising campaign, A Season of Giving, as the organization prepares to celebrate A Century of Caring with centennial celebrations in 2024. Rice Eventide Board President John Spillane says, “I joined the Rice Eventide Board of Directors because they have delivered exceptional, compassionate care […]

Fairing Way (a 55+ independent living community) and the Dwyer Home (an attached skilled nursing facility) were recognized in a recent Patriot Ledger article for their work obtaining and coordinating vaccinations for residents in a prompt and seamless manner, at a time when many seniors are struggling to schedule vaccinations. Employees of both communities have […]

New skating rink coming soon to Union Point

It’s an even more exciting time to be a Fairing Way resident. And our community’s location in Union Point’s Highlands neighborhood puts it in the center of all the area’s newest attractions, including the recently  announced Monahan Rink construction. This 103,000 sq. ft. ice skating rink is being built just off the east end of […]

Dwyer Home’s Hugging Booth Recognized by GBH

GBH recently interviewed Kenneth Strong, Dwyer Home Administrator, about a socially distanced hugging booth allowing residents and their families the opportunity to embrace safely. Hear from Kenneth Strong, on the mechanics of this booth, at the 15:42 minute mark of the link below. https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2020/10/06/in-it-together-10-6-2020  

Fairing Way’s response to COVID 19 continues to make the health and well-being of our residents, staff, and visitors a top priority. We are monitoring state, local, and federal CPC and DPH guidelines to ensure compliance with all COVID-19 related mandates. Fairing Way’s leadership is in regular communication with local and state public health officials, […]

A Good Age: Betty Beecher, Weymouth Honor Cadet Nurses

Our very own Betty Beecher took part in Weymouth’s Memorial Day parade on May 28th. She was named the honorary Grand Marshall for the parade and many of her friends and neighbors from Fairing Way were there to cheer her on as she gave a five-minute speech. Click here to read the full story in The Patriot […]

What’s New in Union Point: April 2018

There are a number of new businesses coming to Union Point in the near future. Click here to find out more about the food, entertainment and retails opportunities that will be right in Fairing Way’s backyard.

Fairing Way to Benefit Hurricane Victims

Fairing Way, the 55-plus retirement community in South Weymouth’s Union Point, will host an event, Wreath Relief, to benefit hurricane damaged Puerto Rico.

Listen: Chats with WATD Radio to Talk Redefining Retirement at Fairing Way

Fairing Way appeared on WATD radio to talk about all of the exciting happenings at Fairing Way, as well as the community’s upcoming Phase II.

A Good Age: Catching up with centenarians over the holidays

Find out how centenarians, such as Dwyer Home’s Florence Shulenburg, spent their holiday season!

Young at Heart: At 92, Betty Beecher makes a move

Check out this heartwarming article about one of Fairing Way’s newest residents!

At age 107, she still loves a party!

The new Fairing Way community includes a health center that will provide exceptional service to 55+ residents of our new apartments AND to long term care residents currently living at The Eventide Home. Wishing a happy birthday to one of Eventide’s resident “celebrities” – 107-year-old, Florence Shulenberg!

Video: “Pioneers” Move into Fairing Way 55+ Community at Union Point in Weymouth

Frank and Lorraine Gasbarro are among the first residents to move into their homes at Fairing Way. They both sat down to Sue Scheible of The Patriot Ledger to talk to her about their reasons for choosing the lifestyle at Fairing Way. Click on the image above to view the full video with Frank and […]

Video: Joyce Haglund on Fairing Way Opening in Weymouth

Joyce Haglund, executive director of Rice Eventide Communities in Weymouth, has this update on the opening of Fairing Way at Union Point in Weymouth. Haglund sat down with The Patriot Ledger’s Sue Scheible on the morning of Tuesday, September 20 for a brief discussion as new residents continued to move into the community. Click on […]

Rice Eventide Breaks Ground on New 55+ Community in South Weymouth

South Weymouth, MA – June 11, 2014 – More than 150 South Shore seniors and businesspeople gathered Tuesday afternoon in South Weymouth, Mass. to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new community for 55+ active adults, Fairing Way. Construction begins in late June on the innovative senior living community, which will include a total of 216 independent […]

Rice Eventide, Sponsor of Fairing Way, Named One of Nation’s Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News

South Weymouth, MA – March 11, 2014 – The sponsor of Fairing Way (www.FairingWay.org), a new senior living community in South Weymouth at SouthField, has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S.News. The magazine shows a five-star rating for Rice Eventide in its newest, searchable database comparing the quality of American nursing homes. […]