Pictured from left to right: Diana Paolito, The Cambridge Homes Corporator, Beth Jacobson, The Cambridge Homes Board Member, Tadd Clelland, President & CEO of Senior Living Residences, Teresa Burns, Executive Director of The Cambridge Homes, and Christopher Carter, Founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™
(CAMBRIDGE, MA, April 9th, 2025) – The Cambridge Homes, an Independent and Assisted Living Community located in Cambridge, held a flag-raising ceremony today to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ accreditation.
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) and has since expanded beyond Connecticut. Historically awarded only to providers with a dedicated memory support neighborhood, Purple Flag now also recognizes traditional assisted living communities. The Cambridge Homes is the third community in the nation to receive the new Purple Flag for Assisted Living accreditation.
To earn this accreditation, The Cambridge Homes demonstrated that their practices aligned with the 10 Best Practice Program Standards outlined by Purple Flag, specifically designed for caring for individuals with dementia. Purple Flag identified these policies and procedures as integral to making a meaningful difference in dementia care. Many residents in a traditional assisted living environment may experience varying degrees of memory loss, so it is crucial for providers to be equipped to support these residents.
Several Cambridge Homes residents and local senior care professionals gathered to celebrate this remarkable achievement at a flag-raising ceremony. Notable guests included Cambridge Homes Board of Directors Member Beth Jacobson; Cambridge Homes Corporator Diana Paolito; Brandon Hugh and Rick Feliciano from the Cambridge Fire Department; Senior Living Residences President & CEO Tadd Clelland; and Christopher Carter, Founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care.
The Cambridge Homes team waves the Purple Flag.
Teresa Burns shared heartfelt remarks, speaking to her team’s talent and drive. “Here at The Homes, our residents are the heart of our community,” she said. “Reflecting on the Purple Flag application process gave me a new appreciation for everything our team does to support residents’ quality of life on an individual basis. I want to express how proud I am of the dedication and compassion you bring to our residents each day.”
“We’re honored to induct The Cambridge Homes as our latest Purple Flag Accredited community,” said Christopher Carter, Founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™. “Current and future residents, families, and anyone interested in both the quality of care and quality of life provided here at The Cambridge Homes can be assured that this community has achieved this very important milestone.”
Denise Simmons, Mayor of Cambridge, reflected on the community’s accomplishment: “The Cambridge Homes — where my mother was lucky enough to spend her final years — is one of our city’s treasures. Their approach to elder care is human-scaled; they focus on individual relationships, fostering community and allowing seniors to live with meaning and dignity. They well-deserve this memory care accreditation. As Mayor, I’m delighted to be able to help celebrate this achievement.”
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The Cambridge Homes Becomes Third in Nation to Receive Purple Flag™ for Assisted Living Accreditation
Pictured from left to right: Diana Paolito, The Cambridge Homes Corporator, Beth Jacobson, The Cambridge Homes Board Member, Tadd Clelland, President & CEO of Senior Living Residences, Teresa Burns, Executive Director of The Cambridge Homes, and Christopher Carter, Founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™
(CAMBRIDGE, MA, April 9th, 2025) – The Cambridge Homes, an Independent and Assisted Living Community located in Cambridge, held a flag-raising ceremony today to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ accreditation.
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) and has since expanded beyond Connecticut. Historically awarded only to providers with a dedicated memory support neighborhood, Purple Flag now also recognizes traditional assisted living communities. The Cambridge Homes is the third community in the nation to receive the new Purple Flag for Assisted Living accreditation.
To earn this accreditation, The Cambridge Homes demonstrated that their practices aligned with the 10 Best Practice Program Standards outlined by Purple Flag, specifically designed for caring for individuals with dementia. Purple Flag identified these policies and procedures as integral to making a meaningful difference in dementia care. Many residents in a traditional assisted living environment may experience varying degrees of memory loss, so it is crucial for providers to be equipped to support these residents.
Several Cambridge Homes residents and local senior care professionals gathered to celebrate this remarkable achievement at a flag-raising ceremony. Notable guests included Cambridge Homes Board of Directors Member Beth Jacobson; Cambridge Homes Corporator Diana Paolito; Brandon Hugh and Rick Feliciano from the Cambridge Fire Department; Senior Living Residences President & CEO Tadd Clelland; and Christopher Carter, Founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care.
The Cambridge Homes team waves the Purple Flag.
Teresa Burns shared heartfelt remarks, speaking to her team’s talent and drive. “Here at The Homes, our residents are the heart of our community,” she said. “Reflecting on the Purple Flag application process gave me a new appreciation for everything our team does to support residents’ quality of life on an individual basis. I want to express how proud I am of the dedication and compassion you bring to our residents each day.”
“We’re honored to induct The Cambridge Homes as our latest Purple Flag Accredited community,” said Christopher Carter, Founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™. “Current and future residents, families, and anyone interested in both the quality of care and quality of life provided here at The Cambridge Homes can be assured that this community has achieved this very important milestone.”
Denise Simmons, Mayor of Cambridge, reflected on the community’s accomplishment: “The Cambridge Homes — where my mother was lucky enough to spend her final years — is one of our city’s treasures. Their approach to elder care is human-scaled; they focus on individual relationships, fostering community and allowing seniors to live with meaning and dignity. They well-deserve this memory care accreditation. As Mayor, I’m delighted to be able to help celebrate this achievement.”