Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital, Retirement hospital for film industry professionals in Woodland Hills, United States
The Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital sits on 48 acres with gardens, fountains, cottages, apartments, and medical buildings for retirees from the entertainment field. The campus combines living spaces with health services in one location.
Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Chaplin founded this facility in 1942 to help film workers facing money troubles. They wanted to give people from the industry health care and a place to live.
The Gray Quill Society gathers residents who want to write down their memories from careers behind the camera and on screen. This workshop gives participants a way to keep their voices active and share their stories with one another.
People from the entertainment field need 20 years of work experience and must be 70 years old to move in here. Visitors can check ahead to see if certain areas are open for tours.
The Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Center for Behavioral Health opened in 2014 and offers specialized mental health support for people over 55 from the entertainment field. The center focuses on the particular needs of this profession.
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