Four Seasons Care Home sits right in the heart of Northfield, Vermont and has been serving the community since 1980 with a focus on respect, kindness, and independence for every resident, which you notice right away because the staff and administration do a bit of everything, from nursing or maintenance to handling admissions, and they all seem to know each resident by name, treating everybody like part of a close neighborhood rather than a big, impersonal place. Residents live in a comfortable, home-like environment with a medium size-it's meant to feel small-town, with up to 37 beds, but you still get everything from private or shared bedrooms and furnished rooms to common gathering spaces and gardens out back where folks can enjoy the outdoors, do a bit of gardening, or walk on the paths.
Meals are homemade every day and served in a friendly dining room, often as three regular daily meals, and there are options for special diets for conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, so people get meals they enjoy and can eat safely, and if someone's used to eating with others, communal meals really help people spend time together and feel like part of something. The activity calendar is busy, with arts and crafts, musical groups-including a resident musical group-movie nights, animal visits, fitness and wellness programs, and holiday events with regular seasonal decorations and celebrations, plus both community-sponsored and resident-led activities, which means there's something for everybody, whether folks like quiet games or lively entertainment.
The staff is always around, providing 24-hour support, including help with things like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, along with mental wellness programs, and there's a high staff-to-resident ratio so care plans can be really personal, adjusting to each person's needs and routines. If someone needs memory care-especially for conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia-there are special services for that, together with hospice and respite care if families need a break. Everybody's encouraged to be as independent as possible and folks can come and go as they please, unless their health requires otherwise. The setting includes good safety features, like an emergency alert system and regular check-ins, so residents feel safe but not boxed in.
There's transportation available for doctor's appointments, errands, or even spiritual gatherings, and things like laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping are handled by staff, who take pride in keeping things looking nice and running smooth. If someone moves in, there's help with move-in coordination to make the transition easier, and family members are kept updated through communication services. Residents can bring some pets, and there's a choice between private and shared rooms. All services are available in English.
Four Seasons Care Home works hard to be affordable, welcoming folks with private pay, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and veterans' benefits, including the Choices for Care Medicaid waiver and ACCS program. The administration and staff work closely with residents and their families to make sure everyone understands the costs and gets any help needed with financial matters. The home has a simple admission process, which helps families and new residents settle in without too much worry.
The place is open Monday through Friday and is licensed by Vermont's Department of Social Services as a Level III residential care home. Four Seasons offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care, plus support for daily tasks, keeping a strong focus on dignity, comfort, healthy aging, and connections. The environment stays friendly and homey, more like a regular house than a facility, and by keeping things personal and straightforward, the staff helps everyone keep as much independence as possible while still getting the support and community they need.
