Our Island Home

Our Island Home, located on East Creek Road in Nantucket, Massachusetts, holds a truly unique place among skilled nursing facilities in New England. As a government-operated facility managed by the City/County of Nantucket, it reflects this storied island community's deep commitment to caring for its own—providing skilled nursing services rooted in civic responsibility, local accountability, and a genuine sense of belonging. Nantucket is, of course, one of the most iconic places in America: a cobblestoned, historic island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, known for its whaling heritage, shingled architecture, world-class dining, and the kind of community cohesion that comes from island life. For residents of Our Island Home, this means receiving care in the very place they have called home—surrounded by familiar faces, the sounds of the Atlantic, and the rhythms of a town they know and love. The facility sits within reach of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, the island's full-service acute care hospital, which provides 24-hour emergency services, surgery, and a range of inpatient and outpatient specialties. This close relationship with the island's sole hospital is a critical advantage, allowing for smooth coordination of complex medical needs without the disruption of mainland transfers whenever possible. Nantucket's unique geography means Our Island Home serves a tight-knit community where staff, residents, and families often know each other. The town's Main Street, with its historic boutiques and cafes, Brant Point Lighthouse, and the scenic harbor are all part of the fabric of daily life that residents carry with them. Surfside and Jetties beaches, Nantucket's beloved conservation lands, and the island's vibrant cultural calendar—including the Nantucket Film Festival and various community events—all contribute to an environment that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Massachusetts. For families with loved ones at Our Island Home, the city/county ownership provides an added layer of public accountability and community stewardship. This is senior care embedded in island identity—personal, purposeful, and deeply local.