La Casa de Maria Inmaculada Re-Opens After “Facelift”

La Casa de Maria Inmaculada has undergone renovations this spring and now sports a new look. The bilingual/bicultural adult day health center caters to the area’s elderly Latino population. Located on Essex Street in Lawrence, the center offers a much needed solution for older adults who live at home but who need daytime nursing and social support.

“We have been located in this spot for ten years,” says Jean Seero, director of La Casa. “The program has grown tremendously and we needed to update our space. This spring we repainted, bought new wall coverings and curtains, and made some upgrades to the facilities. Both the residents and our staff are thrilled.”

Everything about La Casa de Maria Inmaculada is designed to promote the independence of older adults in a warm friendly environment that's culturally appropriate. Spanish is the primary language spoken. Skilled nursing is the focal point of most services. This includes teaching, counseling, monitoring of health status and vital signs, medication instruction and administration, and coordination of home care and family support services.

The staff also coordinates a full range of activities for the body, mind and spirit, which encourage each participant to live life to the fullest. These include fitness programs, pet therapy, entertainment, restaurant and field trips, beautician/barber services, games and crafts, escorted transportation to and from the program, and meal service.