Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

11/21/2025

Celebrating Sophie’s 103rd birthday with loving friends and family who came together to honor this remarkable woman. Another year older, wiser, and more beautiful. Here’s to 103 years of grace, wisdom, and joy. Cheers to you, Sophie! 🎉

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

What a wonderful day we had at PACE Organization of Rhode Island! Thank you so much for your incredible hospitality and for welcoming us into your beautiful facility. Candida Rose was phenomenal as always, she never fails to light up the room with her energy and excitement. The lunch was absolutly delicious. Everything was perfect! We’re so grateful for the warm welcome and can’t wait to visit again soon. Thank you for a special day! 🤗

11/19/2025

Meet our Hattie Hero: Stephen Palmer

After nearly three weeks hospitalized with a serious abdominal illness, Stephen came to Hattie Ide Chaffee's Rehabilitation Wing unable to walk, requiring a mechanical lift, and dependent for daily care.

Over seven weeks, our dedicated team worked together to help Stephen reclaim his independence:

Physical Therapy rebuilt his strength, balance, and ability to walk
Occupational Therapy helped him regain stamina for daily activities
Speech Therapy improved his diet and intake
Nursing managed his medical needs and educated Stephen and his wife for home care

Today, Stephen walks with his walker, performs most daily tasks independently, has regained weight, and is eating a regular diet again. With a stair glide and medical equipment in place through the VA, plus homecare services lined up, Stephen is HEADING HOME AFTER HEALING AT HATTIE, stronger, healthier, and ready to continue his recovery with his loving wife.

Here's what Stephen had to say:
"When I arrived at Hattie Ide Chaffee, I felt like I left a dark place physically and psychologically. Your service of care by the entire staff has been excellent. You made me feel like part of the Chaffee family and provided professional guidance with a smile. Friendly people made all the difference in my recovery. I am very grateful."
— Stephen Palmer

11/12/2025

Today we celebrated Veterans Day! We honored our veterans with songs, treats, and storytelling. It was a meaningful day filled with gratitude and remembrance for those who have served our country. Thank you to all our veterans! 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Celebrating Our Amazing Rehab Team! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home Rehabilitation Department has been honored with the Rehabilitation Unit of the Year Award from APTA Rhode Island!
This prestigious recognition celebrates our team’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, their dedication to advancing the profession and broader healthcare system, and their meaningful service to our community.
Your compassion, expertise, and tireless efforts make such a profound difference in the lives of our residents every single day. This award is a testament to the exceptional care you provide and the positive impact you have on everyone who walks through our doors.
Thank you for your outstanding work and for being an essential part of the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home family. We are so proud of you!

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11/08/2025

We were thrilled to welcome Calvin Alexander from the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association today for a fascinating presentation all about bees and honey. Calvin shared his expertise on everything from the incredible work honeybees do to the art of beekeeping, and we were completely captivated!
The room was buzzing with curiosity (pun intended!) as everyone asked thoughtful questions and learned something new about these amazing pollinators. It’s always a joy to see everyone so engaged and excited to learn.
Thank you, Calvin, for sharing your knowledge and passion with us. 🐝 🍯

11/07/2025

Today in our narrative writing class, we wrote about friends! Some of us took a trip down memory lane, while others shared beautiful stories that made us smile and think about the great friends we’ve had over the years. Thank you, Leigh Vincola, for leading our narrative writing session today!

11/06/2025

It was a pleasure to perform for the wonderful people at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home in Rhode Island today!!! I remember my grandfather telling me to do it places like this, because the people will really appreciate it, and he was right!!! It was such a MOVING experience, so many magical moments with these great people!!! THANKS for having me!!!!

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

We had the most wonderful time decorating these adorable little pumpkins that were so generously gifted to us by a kind family member! 🧡
We covered them in colorful pom-poms and festive Thanksgiving stickers! The results are absolutely delightful, and now each table in our dining room has its own cheerful little pumpkin centerpiece. 🍂
A huge thank you to Anthony Rivera for coming up with this fantastic idea, it was a hit with everyone!