Maplewood Recovery Residence is a small, home-like care home in Rutland, Vermont, and the place sits at 195 Stratton Road in a suburban area, quietly nestled with plenty of greenery around it, and they only have space for four residents at a time, with options that include private one-bedroom units, studios, and also some shared apartments, which gives people a choice if they want privacy or if they'd rather have a roommate, and most rooms come with generous closet space and single bedrooms, so there's enough room for personal things and also comfort. This residence is called a Residential Care Home-Level 3 under Vermont license #614, and it offers a bridge between independent living and skilled nursing, meaning residents get all kinds of help but still keep some independence, and people can always count on having staff available, with healthcare staff watching over everyone all the time, plus there's a nurse on staff for medical needs, and services also include unscheduled needs in case something comes up unexpectedly during the day or night.
Residents receive help with personal care, which covers bathing, showering, dressing, eating, and sitting up or moving around, and there's support for people who have Parkinson's disease, who need incontinence care, mobility help, and even manual feeding or custom care plans based on a person's daily needs, with regular fall prevention, including standby help when someone needs it, and they can also bring in home health services if that's needed. Staff make sure to residents inside the building if needed, and they drive folks to their doctor appointments or coordinate transportation for other medical needs, so nobody has to worry about getting out for check-ups, and respite care is an option too, if a family needs a short break from caregiving duties, and these supports include medication management by trained staff, help with transfers and sitting up or getting out of bed, and general housekeeping and trash removal every day.
The place features daily routines that try to keep a good balance between privacy and group activities, so there's always a sense of community and there's a real effort to make it feel like a caring home for everyone, and folks will find amenities like a cozy dining hall with three home-cooked meals a day to suit various dietary needs, including dementia-friendly menus, diabetes diets, and support for allergies or other restrictions, and all-day snacks too, which you can get anytime you want. There's a full fitness area, landscaped walking paths out back, a peaceful garden, a game room, a spacious library, a theater room, and an arts and crafts studio, plus computer learning classes for those who want to try their hand at new technology, and people also get scheduled daily activities, community-sponsored group events, and movie nights, which help everyone feel involved and fight loneliness. Rooms are furnished already, come with cable TV, high-definition TVs, free WiFi, and furniture, and each bedroom has emergency alert systems.
The whole building is secured and monitored 24/7, with housekeeping, trash, and linen service included, and there's parking for those who still drive, plus private laundry facilities with washer and dryer, so everyone can do their laundry when it suits them, or staff will help if that's easier. The building is kept safe with fall prevention measures, bathroom reminders, regular supervision, and emergency systems in each room to call for help, and when it comes to wellness, there are programs focused on recovery, independence, and dignity, and massage therapy is available for those who want it.
Since opening, the facility's had six inspections since 2014 and received nine citations involving things like disaster preparedness, record keeping, staff services, general care, and resident rights, with no fines or monetary penalties, and there's documentation on how the residence addresses these issues, including policies on reporting abuse or neglect, and they've gotten six complaints reported, but none of them were substantiated after review. With all services, the main aim is to enhance well-being, safety, and a sense of belonging, and every care plan gets tailored to the person living there, allowing folks to live with help but as independently as they're able, and housekeeping, maintenance, and meals are all taken care of, so residents can focus on enjoying their days, socializing, or just taking it easy in a quiet and less clinical place than most nursing homes.
