Alternatives

Alternatives, located at 10 Lincoln Street in Springfield, Vermont, is an assisted living and memory care facility that serves up to six older adults. The place is licensed in Windsor County and goes by Alternatives, formerly known as Harbour House, and folks who stay here get some help with daily things like bathing, dressing, meals, and taking medicines, whether they're married or living alone, and there's always staff awake and on hand to help. The building has a mix of apartment styles including private and semi-private suites, studios, and one-bedrooms, all furnished and some with shared living for those who want company, and every apartment comes with things like cable TV, phone, emergency alert systems, and Wi-Fi, so it's easy to stay in touch or watch favorite shows. Seniors get meals in a decorated dining room and special diets, like diabetes options, are available, and there's a bistro, a library, and a movie room where people gather for community-sponsored activities like movie nights, games, and outings to parks or picnics, plus handy extras like an on-site café, big HD TVs, and gaming space. People get rides for medical appointments or other needs, and there's on-site parking, so family can visit easily, and on nice days residents spend time on the porches or in the garden out back. Help is there for all sorts of daily needs, from laundry and housework to checking on health, and the licensed nurse and staff give reminders about medicines, help people move around safely, and even feed folks by spoon when needed. Those who need memory care get extra support in secure wings for conditions like Alzheimer's or other dementia, and the staff make tailored plans depending on what each person needs. The facility runs regular checkups, daily fitness activities, birthday parties, wellness checks from a doctor every month, and there's always something for people to do, whether it's reading, gardening, or joining in on group walks. Alternatives also has respite care if someone needs a short stay, and there's a unique Vermont Comforts of Home program, along with a Home Provider option, where caring people-including adult children-can get a stipend and support for looking after loved ones. Service Coordinators help families connect with staff and resources, offer health and wellness support, and guide people to be active in their communities or even help with finding jobs if wanted. The building is wheelchair accessible, with room for therapy and daily health checks, and everything is designed so older adults can live safely and as independently as they're able in a friendly, community-centered setting.