The William B. Rice Eventide Home has a long and distinguished history of serving the elderly in Quincy and surrounding towns. For more than 80 years we have provided high-quality nursing and supportive care to thousands of senior citizens, regardless of their income level. Today, it is the only not-for-profit community home for elders in the Quincy area.

The idea of establishing a community home for elders began in the early 1920s with Quincy's Dr. Elmon Johnson, our founder.. It became a reality in 1926 when Mrs. William B. Rice welcomed eight elderly residents into her home on Adams Street. When Mrs. Rice died in 1934 she left her home and land to the Rice Eventide Home.

In 1936, the Rice home was razed and the main part of the current facility was built. Additions in 1959 and 1963 added significantly to its size. In 1994, the Rice Eventide Home renovated and added the north wing.

The William B. Rice Eventide Home began as a retirement home with a small infirmary in 1926. Today, it is licensed by the Department of Public Health as a Level II long-term care facility and offers 24-hour skilled nursing care.