About
About The Homestead
In 1919, a group of concerned individuals met to discuss an identified community need, housing for the older community members living on Nantucket. This group incorporated and began working on raising funds to achieve their goal. In 1929 they had raised enough to purchase the single-family home at 115 Main Street. Renovations took about a year, and “The Old People’s Home” opened in July of 1930. For 100 years, The Homestead, a private non-profit organization, has been dedicated to providing services to seniors. We offer a comfortable family-like environment for those choosing a more simplified and carefree lifestyle, and we strive to keep this option affordable to as many as we can.
Nantucket
Nantucket, a tiny, island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a summer destination with dune-backed beaches. It’s marked by unpainted cedar-shingled buildings, many surrounded by manicured privets. The wharves and cobblestoned streets of the Town of Nantucket are lined with restaurants, high-end boutiques and steepled churches. The town’s Whaling Museum recounts the island’s role as a 19th-century whaling hub.
Shops
Nantucket offers a collection of the finest shops and galleries, all in one great downtown location. You’ll find everything from Nantucket lightship baskets to fine linens, artworks to antiques, quality apparel to one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Museums
More than half a dozen Nantucket museums are open to visitors during the season, featuring exhibits on Nantucket whaling, island art, Nantucket shipwrecks, Nantucket Lightship Baskets, and more.
Nature
Nantucket is surrounded by beautiful beaches and offers breathtaking sunsets. There are many nature trails, ponds and forests making it easy to explore the natural beauty of the island.
Visit Us
Located right in the heart of the Old Historic District at 115 Main Street, we are just a few minutes walk to the shops, galleries and attractions of downtown Nantucket, Massachusetts.
For more information or to arrange for a tour, please contact us either by phone or email:
(508) 228-1135
