OLD FARM ROCKPORT - ROCKPORT, MA

Old Farm Rockport (OFR) offers a unique blend of independent, affordable housing and supportive community living for survivors of brain injury. Located in the scenic coastal town of Rockport, MA, OFR provides residents with a peaceful and accessible environment designed for comfort and connection.

Originally the Old Farm Inn at Halibut Point, this thoughtfully renovated residence features:

  • Norwood House, with four accessible bedrooms

  • Murphy House, with two accessible bedrooms

  • A one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of each building for residents without mobility limitations

  • Welcoming common areas, including an open kitchen, TV room, outdoor patio, and deck

Residents also enjoy access to the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces, offering a tranquil setting for relaxation and community engagement.

An Old Farm Rockport Resident Story

Nicholas

After completing a degree from Cornell, Nicholas R. eventually settled on filmmaking and, at 33 years old, had recently completed his first film, which he wrote, produced and directed.  On his way to a festival premiering his film, he struck his head after a fall and sustained a traumatic brain injury.

While Nicholas recuperated, his parents were thinking long term.  It was clear they couldn’t care for Nicholas at home indefinitely but they could not find viable residential facilities appropriate for Nicholas.  So began a long term project that eventually brought the houses at Old Farm Rockport to life as SLI residential facilities.  When the facility opened in 2014, Nicholas was the first resident.

“Moving Viktor to Old Farm was definitely the best thing that has happened to him, and has also taken a lot of worry off of his family’s shoulders as he is in a beautiful and caring place.”

An Old Farm Rockport Resident Story

Viktor

Viktor was one day shy of 16 when he was a passenger in a car accident where he suffered a severe brain injury. Viktor spent the next 39 years living with his mother in Gloucester. When his mom died in the fall of 2016 Viktor’s family wondered where he would live. They did not want him in a nursing home but saw few other options. Fortunately, an apartment at Old Farm Rockport became available in 2017 and Viktor moved in.

Now you find him in the gardens, going to the hardware store with neighbors, playing chess, and attending day programs.  According to Viktor he is living in “paradise”.  We’re just happy he’s happy.

FlowerBuds - connecting community with flowers

Residents of Old Farm Rockport and community volunteers create bouquets of flowers grown on-site and deliver them to community members who could use a smile!