Living Well Residence sits at 71 Maple St, East Monkton, Bristol, Vermont, and serves as a Level III nonprofit care home for elders, offering support for up to 15 people but usually holds no more than six residents at a time, so it feels calm and home-like, with staff always aiming to know each person and treat them like family, which tends to make for a warm environment even when residents might be facing tough times like memory loss, disabilities, or mental health issues, including some military veterans. The building contains 14 rooms, including nine bedrooms, big enough to fit a large family or visitors, and there's a large deck connected to a backyard with flat ground and raised beds for gardening for those who like to get their hands in the dirt or just rest in fresh air, and a couple community rooms and recreation spaces where they hold activities like tabletop games, music therapy, movie nights, pet visits, creative art sessions, exercise, and get-togethers that keep folks busy and engaged with neighbors. Residents have amenities such as a furnished book room for quiet reading, a small salon or traveling barber for hair care, a dining hall where everyone gets three home-cooked meals every day - focusing on whole foods, organic and local products when possible, and special diet plans for those with health concerns like diabetes or hypertension - plus rooms that are furnished and come with telephones.
Everyday help is available if you need it, like bathing, dressing, transfers in and out of bed, medication reminders, and coordination with doctors; staff check in round-the-clock and there's always someone nearby, offering everything from laundry help and room cleaning to arranging rides for doctor visits, shopping trips, or even religious services, and all care is built around what each resident needs - whether that's help with memory, mobility, or just getting out in the garden for fresh air. There are three staircases, with one leading up to a bonus room that can be used as an office or studio-useful if someone needs extra quiet or a special project space. Social life stays active thanks to a schedule of daily wellness programs, movie evenings, book clubs, and community events which are all made to meet people wherever they are, supporting mind, body, and soul, while residents with chronic illness or limited income can expect the same dignity and attention as anybody else who's part of the group. The staff focus on providing kindness, respect, and professionalism, working with each person's needs, and there's a strong emphasis on making everyone feel at home; raised garden beds, walking paths, and a safe flat yard make time outside easy, and between the library, recreation rooms, spa or steam room, and group dining, most people find a favorite spot to spend their days. There's assisted living and memory care, as well as respite care for those who just need to stay a short while, all set in a quiet village location but with plenty of organized activity and wellness options that help residents stay connected, physically active, and cared for, whether that means participating in a community music plan, enjoying pet therapy, or just joining in for a movie at night among friends.
