Wonder Has No Age Limit

Nature Engagement for Seniors Trust (N.E.S.T.) brings the simple joy of birdwatching to long-term care communities — giving residents a reason to look out the window, a reason to talk to each other, and a small piece of the natural world to belong to.

We fund and staff everything through grants and donations, so it costs residents and facilities nothing.

Bird feeder hanging from tree branch with a small bird perched on it, in a green outdoor setting.
Two elderly women smiling and looking out a window watching birds

Caring for those who cared for others.

85% of residents living in Medicaid-funded nursing homes worked full-time jobs such as teachers, nurses, receptionists, and clerks. 18% were forced to leave the workforce early to care for others or care for themselves due to illness.

They worked hard.
They deserve the best.


*Source: Kaiser Fund Foundation

An elderly African American man smiling while sitting in a wheelchair outdoors on a patio with potted plants and a house in the background.

There are approximately 1.2 million people like Gabe living in long-term care facilities nationwide.

Meet A Few of Our Partners

Silhouette of a person giving a haircut to a child, both facing each other, in white on a teal background.

Berkley Manor Care Center

Voted the top nursing home in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings, they were our inaugural partner. More than 40% of residents receive Medicaid. Their dedicated staff continually strives to enhance resident care and quality of life—our perfect partner.

Colorful circular logo with the words "Shalom Family Group" around the perimeter and overlapping petal-like shapes in shades of blue, green, and purple in the center.

Beth Israel at Shalom Park

Shalom Park Nursing Home honors the individual, creates a culture of home, and builds relationships. Shalom Park is committed to reducing health disparities by ensuring equitable care for all. More than 70% of residents receive Medicaid.

The NEST team is unstoppable — truly the perfect partner. They anticipate and meet the needs of both residents and staff, consistently delivering on their promises — and then some.
— Mark Penner, CEO of Shalom Park

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