Kingdom Way Group Home sits at 97 Kingdom Way in Newport, Vermont, and provides care for up to 6 residents in a single-story, ranch-style building built in 2006, with vinyl siding and a carport for parking, on just under one acre of land. The home serves elderly adults needing assisted living or memory care, like those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and does the daily work of making meals, helping with bathing, dressing, medication, and personal care, as well as offering specialized programs for memory loss and 24-hour supervision in a secure setting. Residents live in comfortable, furnished rooms, with a choice between 1-bedroom units and practical studios that have lots of closet space and private baths that meet ADA standards. The facility supports folks with low mobility, offers assistance with transferring, and accommodates those who need help moving around or even getting in and out of the bath. The house is a Level 3 Residential Care Home, often called a board and care home or adult foster home, and is classified in local records as a group home for a small number of seniors.
Residents eat three home-cooked, nutritious meals each day, and the kitchen caters to allergies, special diets, diabetes, or high blood pressure when needed. There's a dining room, and staff provide housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, plus transportation to doctor visits, errands, and religious services, along with a mobile hairdresser and even music and art activity plans, so there's always organized things to do, like movie nights, fitness classes, walking groups, board games, arts and crafts, or even pet therapy and outdoor strolls or relaxation in the garden. Other amenities include internet and cable in each room, a library stocked with books, rooms for games and entertainment, and wellness programs like workout classes, technology lessons, and music therapy. There's always housekeeping, security, and staff to assist, with transportation coordination for outings or appointments, and folks can always get help with moving and daily living, regular health checks, and even rehab services on site when needed.
The home is designed to feel welcoming and homey, focused on safety and comfort. The grounds are secure, with walking paths, recreation areas, and outdoor seating, and a system is in place for emergencies. The community holds parties for special events and has a barber or beauty shop, reading room, and sometimes extras like a sauna or hot tub. Residents have individual care plans meeting their physical, mental, and emotional needs, and the staff can help with insulin shots, support for non-ambulatory residents, and assistance that may require two people.
Respite and hospice care are available, offering extra support for short stays or end-of-life care. Coordination with health professionals is in place, and there's 24-hour supervision from health care staff. The group home is meant for folks who need more help than independent living provides, but don't need the level of care you'd get at a full nursing facility.
State inspections occur about every two years or after complaints. Since 2014, Kingdom Way Group Home has had 3 inspections and 5 complaints leading to 12 citations, with issues found in food storage, plumbing, medication management, disaster preparedness, resident rights, and level of care and nursing services, but no fines. The home's records show a substantiated complaint but it's still considered in good standing with state officials.
Kingdom Way Group Home gives a simple, supportive place for seniors who need daily help and a sense of community, along with the safety of 24-hour care in a small, home-like setting in Newport, Vermont.
