Gables at East Mountain

Gables at East Mountain sits on 37 acres at the base of East Mountain in Rutland, Vermont, where you can look out and see gardens, walking trails, woods, mountains, and sunsets from many of the apartments, and people seem to like the casual and friendly setting here because it's designed to give older adults an easy way to enjoy independent living with help always around if needed, and that really shows in the way the staff respond quickly to questions and make everyone feel at ease. The community offers both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with deluxe corner units, each apartment having wall-to-wall carpeting, full kitchens, heated sunrooms with big windows, full-size washers and dryers, and barrier-free walk-in showers, plus there's an emergency response system in every unit for peace of mind. Residents pay a one-time entry fee for their apartment and a monthly fee that covers almost everything, like electricity, cable television, maintenance, transportation, weekly housekeeping with linen changing, and all the meals-continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even a Sunday brunch-with the menu planned a few days ahead for people to choose what they'd like, and the food focuses on nutrition with plenty of vitamins and minerals. The place offers a wellness program meant to keep people healthy and active, and the activities seem varied too, with options like bridge, book club, exercise classes, and holiday celebrations, so you end up seeing neighbors pretty often, and that helps people feel like part of a community. Transportation is available for getting to local spots like theaters, restaurants, farmers' markets, and shopping centers, which makes it pretty easy to stay connected and enjoy what Rutland offers. The community's connected to The Meadows next door, so if someone needs more care like assisted living, memory care, or help from a special care unit, those services are close by, and there's guidance for long-term care too, which families seem to find helpful. The grounds are scenic and well-kept, so you can always take a quiet walk or enjoy the natural views, and overall, the main goal here remains giving residents a worry-free, comfortable retirement with everything covered by one monthly payment and staff who want to make it easy for everyone to enjoy their time.