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The Baldwin receives second prestigious American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Award
An award-winning vision has now become an award-winning reality. At an awards gala held in Boston, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized The Baldwin with the coveted 2025 Design for Aging Review Award in the “built projects” category. The Baldwin...
Wellness: What it is, why it matters, and why it’s never too late
Wellness is a term that can be hard to define. It’s often associated with the latest health trends, like cold plunges or drinking cider vinegar. But the key principles of wellness can be traced back to the ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese and Indian cultures. They took a...
The Baldwin, a highly anticipated new Life Plan Community celebrates official grand opening in Londonderry
There was a festive atmosphere on Woodmont Ave. in Londonderry as New Hampshire’s most highly anticipated new Life Plan Community held its official grand opening. Guests — including residents, staff, board members, local dignitaries, and the many partners who worked...
Founders’ Orchard builds a bridge from past to future with Baldwin apple trees
A seed is planted. Before moving into The Baldwin, resident Jim Folsom and his wife, Mary, learned that the community’s name stemmed from an antique apple variety that was grown at the former Woodmont Orchards — now the site of The Baldwin. Baldwin apples date back to...
The Baldwin featured in Environments for Aging magazine
The Baldwin CCRC Delivers Multigenerational Living In Londonderry, New Hampshire In 1997, when CEO Marlene Rotering opened the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Mass., she interviewed every new resident as they came in to gain a deeper...
Why living solo doesn’t mean living alone at The Baldwin
Many people assume that retirement communities are built for couples. But you may be surprised to learn that many residents of The Baldwin are either widowed, divorced or single-by-choice. If you’re in one of these categories, you owe it to yourself to consider your...
Why do so many Life Plan Community residents say, “I should have done this sooner”?
Many people mistakenly assume senior living is something they only need to consider when they require health care. But this outdated notion keeps them from exploring their options and discovering a lifestyle that could ultimately help them live longer, healthier...
Siblings appointed to executive director posts at two Edgewood Senior Solutions communities
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | December 7, 2022 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group (ESSG) has announced that Melissa Kampersal, LNHA, has been appointed executive director for The Baldwin, an all-new Life Plan Community (CCRC) being built at Woodmont Commons in Londonderry, New...
Even the pandemic can’t stop a great idea: Breaking ground on The Baldwin
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | October 8, 2021 — When Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of Massachusetts recently held its ceremonial groundbreaking for The Baldwin in Londonderry, New Hampshire, they moved only a few small shovels of dirt — but they took a giant leap forward for...
The Baldwin receives second prestigious American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Award
An award-winning vision has now become an award-winning reality. At an awards gala held in Boston, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized The Baldwin with the coveted 2025 Design for Aging Review Award in the “built projects” category. The Baldwin...
The Baldwin, a highly anticipated new Life Plan Community celebrates official grand opening in Londonderry
There was a festive atmosphere on Woodmont Ave. in Londonderry as New Hampshire’s most highly anticipated new Life Plan Community held its official grand opening. Guests — including residents, staff, board members, local dignitaries, and the many partners who worked...
Founders’ Orchard builds a bridge from past to future with Baldwin apple trees
A seed is planted. Before moving into The Baldwin, resident Jim Folsom and his wife, Mary, learned that the community’s name stemmed from an antique apple variety that was grown at the former Woodmont Orchards — now the site of The Baldwin. Baldwin apples date back to...
The Baldwin featured in Environments for Aging magazine
The Baldwin CCRC Delivers Multigenerational Living In Londonderry, New Hampshire In 1997, when CEO Marlene Rotering opened the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Mass., she interviewed every new resident as they came in to gain a deeper...
The Baldwin accomplishes rare feat in senior living: Fully reserved 10 months before opening
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | Jan. 25, 2023 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of Massachusetts has announced that The Baldwin — a Life Plan Community currently under construction in Londonderry, New Hampshire — has achieved fully reserved status 10 months before its...
Siblings appointed to executive director posts at two Edgewood Senior Solutions communities
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | December 7, 2022 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group (ESSG) has announced that Melissa Kampersal, LNHA, has been appointed executive director for The Baldwin, an all-new Life Plan Community (CCRC) being built at Woodmont Commons in Londonderry, New...
Even the pandemic can’t stop a great idea: Breaking ground on The Baldwin
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | October 8, 2021 — When Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of Massachusetts recently held its ceremonial groundbreaking for The Baldwin in Londonderry, New Hampshire, they moved only a few small shovels of dirt — but they took a giant leap forward for...
It’s Official! We’ve closed on the land.
LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE | October 20, 2020 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of North Andover, Massachusetts, has officially closed on the purchase of land in Londonderry’s Woodmont Commons, where the group plans to build an all-new, one-of-a-kind senior living...
A conversation with Marlene Rotering, CEO of The Baldwin
As CEO of Edgewood Retirement Community and, now, The Baldwin, Marlene Rotering always welcomes the opportunity to talk about the residents and the community she loves — as well as to talk about how her dream of building a new senior living community in New Hampshire...
Assisted living at Orchard Inn: Discover the small-home difference
Have you noticed how everyday tasks have become more challenging for a parent or loved one? Have they realized the subtle ways life has changed for them or are they hesitant to discuss it, preferring to pretend that life is as normal as it’s always been? It’s natural...
Eight signs it’s time for Assisted Living
When is the right time to move to assisted living? That depends. If a loved one has experienced a sudden change in their health or if you’re unable to provide the support they need, the answer may be “as soon as possible.” On the other hand, you may not be aware of...
Eight signs it’s time for Memory Support
Memory problems are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. As the disease progresses, worsening memory problems make it difficult to complete everyday tasks, such as putting clothes on in the right order, following a recipe, or...
Wellness: What it is, why it matters, and why it’s never too late
Wellness is a term that can be hard to define. It’s often associated with the latest health trends, like cold plunges or drinking cider vinegar. But the key principles of wellness can be traced back to the ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese and Indian cultures. They took a...
The Baldwin, a highly anticipated new Life Plan Community celebrates official grand opening in Londonderry
There was a festive atmosphere on Woodmont Ave. in Londonderry as New Hampshire’s most highly anticipated new Life Plan Community held its official grand opening. Guests — including residents, staff, board members, local dignitaries, and the many partners who worked...
Why living solo doesn’t mean living alone at The Baldwin
Many people assume that retirement communities are built for couples. But you may be surprised to learn that many residents of The Baldwin are either widowed, divorced or single-by-choice. If you’re in one of these categories, you owe it to yourself to consider your...
Why do so many Life Plan Community residents say, “I should have done this sooner”?
Many people mistakenly assume senior living is something they only need to consider when they require health care. But this outdated notion keeps them from exploring their options and discovering a lifestyle that could ultimately help them live longer, healthier...
Eight important advantages of a CCRC or Life Plan Community
A Life Plan Community — also known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC — is a type of senior living designed specifically to meet the needs and desires of adults age 62+. Some people mistakenly assume senior living is only for when you need health care —...
A conversation with Marlene Rotering, CEO of The Baldwin
As CEO of Edgewood Retirement Community and, now, The Baldwin, Marlene Rotering always welcomes the opportunity to talk about the residents and the community she loves — as well as to talk about how her dream of building a new senior living community in New Hampshire...
Assisted living at Orchard Inn: Discover the small-home difference
Have you noticed how everyday tasks have become more challenging for a parent or loved one? Have they realized the subtle ways life has changed for them or are they hesitant to discuss it, preferring to pretend that life is as normal as it’s always been? It’s natural...
Eight signs it’s time for Assisted Living
When is the right time to move to assisted living? That depends. If a loved one has experienced a sudden change in their health or if you’re unable to provide the support they need, the answer may be “as soon as possible.” On the other hand, you may not be aware of...
Eight signs it’s time for Memory Support
Memory problems are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. As the disease progresses, worsening memory problems make it difficult to complete everyday tasks, such as putting clothes on in the right order, following a recipe, or...