Holy Cross Senior Housing sits in a quiet, wooded area near Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont, and it's been home to people 55 and older since 1997. The place has 40 independent apartments set aside for seniors, with 36 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units, and the building has an elevator so everyone can get around easily. Rent often depends on income, usually around 30% of what a person brings in, and these apartments qualify people for rental help, including Section 8 vouchers, because they're part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. Folks here need to meet age and income rules, and there are some market-rate units for those who qualify. The site is owned by Holy Cross Senior HLP, managed by Cathedral Square Corporation, and Evernorth is the executive director.
The community gives support for people who want to keep living on their own, including help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and medication, and there's always a SASH coordinator and a wellness nurse checking in to support health. Nursing care, dementia and memory care, and non-ambulatory services are part of the choices, along with diabetic and incontinence care and help from visiting staff. People can live a full life with help from case managers, Choices For Care, and special caregiver programs like the Caregiver Volunteer Respite Squad and in-home volunteer support. Wellness covers advanced directives, fall prevention, nutrition classes, counseling, and home medication reviews. Everyone gets access to nutritious meals, including special programs like Meals On Wheels, community meal days, and even a ticket program for local restaurants.
Holy Cross Senior Housing has laundry rooms on every floor, a craft room, a hair salon, storage space, and a community room with its own kitchen for group events. Seniors spend time with friends in indoor and outdoor spaces, or walk along pretty paths and tend the resident garden. Amenities like secured entry, emergency maintenance, and on-site parking help people feel safe. There's always something going on, too, like educational programs, social gatherings, and wellness classes. The main building includes 41-bedroom and 36 two-bedroom units that are accessible or adaptable, with utilities included except for phone, internet, and cable.
The application process is pretty standard-people need to be 55 or older and supply documents like ID, Social Security card, income proof, bank statements, credit references, and personal references, with a fee around $25 to $50. Everyone goes through a credit check and a background check. You can apply in person or by reaching out to the community manager.
People like living here, with high satisfaction shown by a 9.5 review score based on 49 reviews. The building is close to parks, stores, and health facilities, and it's only about ten minutes from the hospital or pharmacy, which makes getting out for errands easy. Holy Cross Senior Housing stays committed to fairness as a Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Provider, and every month, Care.com checks its license. The place focuses on helping residents stay independent, healthy, and active, and it gives families peace of mind knowing there's both security and community in a spot surrounded by woods and gardens.
