Admissions

What To Expect on Initial Arrival

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After becoming admitted to The Wenham House

Admissions are accepted Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and must be scheduled prior to arrival.
 
Family members should anticipate the entire admissions process to last less than one hour.
 
When you arrive, you and your family will be given a tour of our campus and speak to a staff member to discuss any questions you may have.
 
A minimum payment of two weeks is due at check in; the reminder of the initial payment is due at the end of four weeks. Fees are then payable monthly. Financial assistance may be available to an individual and his family who are able to demonstrate need.

What to bring with you when you admit to The Wenham House

For your comfort and convenience, we recommend bringing only seasonally appropriate clothing. We also recommend bringing athletic attire and shoes, one pair of boots (winter), a swimsuit (summer), and seasonally appropriate outerwear. We ask that guests bring no more than three pairs of footwear.
 
We also recommend that guests bring:
Government issued photo ID.
Casual clothing for 7-10 days.
Toiletries including shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shaving supplies.
Any necessary medications. Please note that guests are responsible for their own medications, and that medications must be reviewed by and approved by our staff prior to admitting.
Grocery store gift cards.
 
​Guests can bring personal items with them, but are asked not to bring anything exceeding $500 in value.

What to leave behind when you admit to The Wenham House

When you arrive at The Wenham House a member of our staff will search your person and your belongings thoroughly before bring you to your room. Items not permitted will be held by us, returned with your family member, or discarded.
 
We discourage guests from bringing:


-Anything containing alcohol, including toiletries, mouthwash and cologne.


-Drugs, including but not limited to benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, muscle relaxers, and sleep aids.


-Large amounts of cash.


-Over-the-counter medications, herbal products or vitamin supplements.


-Weapons.