Frances Atkinson Residence For The Retired sits at 4717 Main St S in Newbury, Vermont, and has helped elders since 1963 with a steady approach to care, and you'll feel a warm, family-like atmosphere when you walk into the place, which is a non-profit, smoke-free, and licensed residential care home serving seniors from all walks of life, regardless of religious affiliation, focusing on providing a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where elders can age with a positive mindset, like in the Mark Twain quote that guides the community's principles. There are residential homes and senior apartments with common spaces, including two main common areas, shared homes like In The Pines Shared Home, fully furnished rooms with in-room cable TV, in-suite kitchenettes, wifi, and a 24-hour call system. Residents get help with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, meals, and transfers, with health management and staff on-site, featuring nurses and healthcare staffing for full medical support, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible with emergency alert systems for safety.
There's a focus on personalized care here, whether folks want independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home support, home healthcare, adult daycare, respite, or hospice, so people can choose the kind and level of support they need, and those who have dementia or Alzheimer's can join specialized memory care programs with secure, supervised areas, 24-hour support, memory-enhancing activities, and daily routines made for comfort and security. Residents can take part in social activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, exercise programs, and religious or spiritual gatherings, and the community sponsors regular events for everyone to socialize. The staff helps with transportation, such as driving folks to doctor's appointments or arranging for errands, and also takes care of laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and linen service, so residents have less to worry about.
The kitchen team serves scheduled meals with options for vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, allergen-free, and diabetic-friendly diets, and there are snacks available between meals, plus a dining room and all-day dining for more flexibility, and folks enjoy shared meals that support a sense of togetherness. Frances Atkinson Residence offers both short-term and long-term stays, board and care, and strives to help all residents be as independent and active as possible while providing healthcare and supervision when needed, including skilled rehab, wound care, and comprehensive nursing services. The grounds have manicured gardens, walking paths, and community rooms, and guests and family can visit with ease. The community helps new residents move in with forms like the Application for Residency, Doctor Admission Order, and Employment forms when hiring staff, and works to make transitions as smooth as possible for everyone involved.
Service prices begin at $4,944 per month, depending on care needs and living arrangements, and folks can expect communal spaces like a library, beauty salon, and event areas for recreation or simply relaxing. The Frances Atkinson Residence for the Retired has kept its aim the same for years-to provide elders in Vermont a home where comfort, happiness, and dignity come first, so those who live here can enjoy a sense of belonging and support as they age.
