Metivier Residential Care Home sits at 27 Brooklyn Street in Barre, Vermont, and people who've been there say it has a warm, cozy feeling with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere, and you'll notice right away it's not a big place since the maximum number of residents is usually around 11, sometimes 6, so things don't get too crowded and folks get lots of personal attention. This is an assisted living and Level 3 residential care home where seniors get help with daily living, like bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, and if someone needs medication on a schedule or even insulin doses, staff are trained to take care of that safely and keep records; there's always 24-hour supervision, so someone's nearby if a resident needs help getting up, going to the bathroom, or moving from bed to wheelchair, and they're equipped for 2-person transfers and non-ambulatory residents.
Rooms are either private or semi-private and come fully furnished, with comforts like phone access, cable or satellite TV, and Wi-Fi throughout the building, and there's a dining room plus community spaces, which give residents places to eat, watch movies together, do activities, or just relax. Nutritious, home-cooked meals are a staple at Metivier, and the kitchen team works to meet doctor's orders for special diets or allergies, so folks with diabetes or high blood pressure can eat what's safe and healthy; three healthy meals are served daily and snacks are available. The home helps seniors remain engaged with planned activities, arts and music programs, games, movie evenings, and regular outings, which could mean going shopping, visiting a doctor, going on errands or faith-based events, all with transportation organized so no one has to worry about getting around. There's also outdoor space for sitting or walking, along with accessible paths and gardens that are quiet and easy for wheelchairs or walkers.
For comfort, residents have amenities like laundry and housekeeping, scheduled wellness activities, a reading area, community events, and there's a system in place if someone wants a visiting hairdresser. The staff work closely with residents' healthcare providers to make sure medical needs are handled, including medication management, doctor visits, and coordination of any extra services that might be needed, while focusing on helping people keep their independence and dignity for as long as possible. The home is licensed by Vermont and gets inspected about every two years; between 2014 and 2019 it had three inspections, five citations mostly for medication management, care, or food safety, all of which have since been addressed, with no recent complaints or fines on record. Living at Metivier means residents get personalized care, a safe and calm environment, and support that's adapted to their needs, whether that's for daily personal care, meal help, or staying active in body and mind.
