MCLAUGHLIN HOUSE - NORTH READING, MA
McLaughlin House, located in North Reading, provides a warm, home-like environment where brain injury survivors can thrive with the perfect balance of independence and support. Designed for both comfort and community, our affordable independent-living accommodations provide residents with private bedrooms and bathrooms while fostering connection through shared spaces like a fully equipped kitchen, inviting dining and family rooms, and engaging activity areas.
With eight barrier-free units, McLaughlin House ensures accessibility and ease of living, while our beautiful outdoor patio, spacious lawn, and welcoming front porch create the perfect setting for relaxation and socialization. Residents also benefit from access to SLI Neuro-Wellness classes and activities, offering opportunities for continued growth, engagement, and well-being.
Pete enjoys exercise and art classes and shooting hoops outside in nice weather.
A McLaughlin House Resident Story
Pete R.
In 2001 Pete was out for a morning run and suffered a heart attack, losing oxygen to his brain which caused a severe anoxic brain injury. Pete was 41 with a happy family including an 8-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son. All their lives changed that day. Pete was in several rehab facilities for months, and then at an out of state brain injury rehabilitation facility until early 2005 when he moved into McLaughlin House.
McLaughlin House has now been home to Pete for over 20 years, where he is part of the family. Pete enjoys the exercise and art classes while he also likes shooting hoops outdoors when the weather is nice.
George enjoys singing, painting, his computer, exercising, and most of all, going next door to get his afternoon coffee at Dunkin Donuts.
A McLaughlin House Resident Story
George R.
George R. was two years old when he was hit by a car, sustaining severe orthopedic injuries and closed head trauma. He spent three months in intensive care, and then returned home with his family, who helped him develop and enjoy things like any other child his age. As George got older, he wanted more independence, which led his family to find SLI. George was our very first resident at McLaughlin house in 2001.
George is a true example of a brain injury survivor making the most of his life. George enjoys singing, painting, using his computer, exercising with our student interns, and most of all, going next door to get his afternoon coffee at Dunkin Donuts. His humor, quest for knowledge, and need for adventure is always moving forward.