Westview Meadows at Montpelier

Westview Meadows at Montpelier sits on 25 acres with nice views of Camel's Hump and the mountains around Montpelier, Vermont, and you'll find 36 Independent Living apartments and 16 Residential Care apartments there, so there's plenty of room for folks in either stage. Residents can choose from a garden floor, first floor, or second floor if they're in independent living, and all the apartments come furnished, with full kitchens, good-sized living rooms, and cozy spaces for reading or relaxing, and there's weekly housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning to help folks keep things tidy. For meals, the main dining room is a quiet spot where people gather under arched windows, and there are special meals made for folks with allergies or diabetes, so everyone can eat well and enjoy eating together, and you might see events like Cowboy Poet Mark Munzert performing in the same dining space, since there's an active calendar of activities to help make days interesting and social, with games like bridge and Scrabble inside, plus music groups, reading circles, and chances to talk about current events, and outside there are gardens and walking paths for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing, and even bocce courts if you like outdoor games. Westview Meadows offers several care options, including independent living for healthy seniors who want to stay active and maintenance-free, plus residential and assisted living support where staff can help with things like medication, bathing, dressing, keeping track of appointments, and round-the-clock supervision with call systems for safety, and for people with mobility needs, there's extra support and wheelchair access throughout, and for memory care there's The Gary Residence, Clara's Garden, set up to help residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, offering private and shared spaces, and providing routines and safety as needed. There's a library, a hair salon, a fitness studio, and regular transportation for errands or appointments, and there are common areas like comfortable seating nooks with red chairs and tables, cream sofas, and glass coffee tables for neighbors to chat or read quietly. Staff coordinate with healthcare providers for folks with diabetes or incontinence, and offer personal care for daily activities, so residents get as much help as they need while staying as independent as possible, and a move-in coordinator helps new residents settle in. The grounds and buildings are well-cared-for, and there's an emphasis on welcoming warmth and a friendly environment where people can enjoy Vermont's seasons, though right now there aren't any openings in either independent living or residential care. The community is run by Dawn Palowski as Executive Director, and there are plenty of photos of daily life, activities, and the views around Westview Meadows if you want a closer look at what life is like there.