Background

Cheshire Home is connected, by mission, to the international organization established in 1948 in England by Lord Leonard Cheshire, a World War II R.A.F. pilot who dedicated his life to helping others less fortunate. In 1948, he turned his family home in Hampshire into the first Cheshire Home, taking in a war veteran whom he personally nursed. Word soon spread and others came seeking care and shelter. Since then, 400 independently operated homes and service programs have been established worldwide, 9 in the United States.

The Florham Park Cheshire Home opened in 1981 as a residential and rehabilitative facility for young, physically disabled adults. A full range of rehabilitative services, including 24-hour nursing care, counseling, physical therapy, independent living skills instruction, educational and vocational programs, and cultural and recreational activities are provided.

Cheshire Home's ongoing commitment to those in our care has resulted in a nationally recognized reputation for providing goal-directed services that restore our residents to their highest practical level of physical, cognitive and behavioral functioning. Our success has been measured both by those who have been able to leave the Home for small group homes, supervised apartments and totally independent living, as well as through the enhanced quality of life experienced by those who continue to call Cheshire "home".

Cheshire Home’s forward-thinking approach led to the establishment of two group homes for young physically disabled adults who do not require 24-hour nursing care. Cheshire II was opened in 1986 in Parsippany, housing six tenants. Cheshire III, newly built and opened in 2003 in Florham Park, houses eight tenants. The tenants of both residences maintain their privacy and independence and can avail themselves of many of the programs and services of Cheshire Home. We invite you to visit our Community Homes web page for additional information about these innovative group homes.

Having reached its silver anniversary milestone in 2006, Cheshire Home now embarks upon its “next twenty five years.” We do so with pride in our history, with gratitude to our many friends and supporters, and with a renewed commitment to the physically disabled young adults whom we’re privileged to serve