The Nantucket community is invited to attend a vital public forum discussing the facts surrounding the proposed plan to save Our Island Home, Nantucket’s only skilled nursing facility. The event will take place on April 10, 2025, at the Dreamland Theater, with free tickets available for RSVP.
With rising construction costs affecting the island, the need to build a new facility for Our Island Home has become an urgent matter. While the cost of a skilled nursing home may seem significant, it is important to consider the alternative—sending our loved ones off the island to access necessary care. This shift would separate residents from their families, friends, and the close-knit community they hold dear.
The forum will bring together community members, business leaders, and local representatives to explore this critical issue and present a plan of action. Supporting the construction of a new Our Island Home is more than just a financial decision—it’s an investment in our elders, our community, and the values that make Nantucket unique.
Event Details:
What: Public Forum on Saving Our Island Home
When: April 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Dreamland Theater
Cost: Free (RSVP required)
Panel: Arthur Bergeron – Moderator, Craig Piper – Architect, Peter Schaeffer – Finance Committee, Bob Eisenstein – Founding Partner/President EF Senior Care, Karen Bain – Chief Nursing Officer EF Senior Care, Nathan Chubb – Occupational Therapist for Preferred Therapy at Our Island Home, Kathy Grieder – President of Friend of Our Island Home, and Alison Foresgren – Vice President of Friends of Our Island Home.
Why Attend?
Learn the facts, ask questions, and understand how your vote at the Annual Town Meeting can help secure a better future for our elders and the community as a whole. “Imagine having to send a loved one off-island for care. This is a scenario no family wants to face,” said Kathy Grieder, President of Friends of Our Island Home. “But with the construction of a new facility, Nantucket has the opportunity to maintain this essential service for generations to come.”
Now is the time to come together and make a difference. Sign up today to reserve your spot and get the information you need to vote with confidence.
For Public Forum at the Dreamland Theater on April 10, RSVP Here.
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For questions or more information about the forum, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Arlene O’Reilly at arlene@mindseye-communications.com.
This has been brought to you by The Friends of Our Island Home, a project of the Community Foundation for Nantucket. This campaign is managed and funded in part by Mind’s Eye Communications. Special thanks to the Dreamland Theater and Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) for their assistance with our Public Forum.
About Our Island Home:
Our Island Home is the only skilled nursing facility on Nantucket, serving as a vital resource for elderly residents in need of long-term care. Preserving this facility is critical to keeping families and friends connected and ensuring high-quality care is accessible within the island community.
