Springfield Center for Living and Rehabilitation sits at 105 Chester Road in Springfield, Vermont, and operates as a nursing home registered with the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. This nursing home, also known as Springfield Health and Rehab or 105 Chester Road OPCO LLC, has been in the community for over 30 years and works under the larger network of Genesis HealthCare, though recently Allaire Health Services took the lead on daily operations, which means the facility leans into both new clinical programs and hospitality. The building has 102 certified beds, takes care of about 80 residents per day on average, and provides several types of care, including skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, orthopedic rehab, and both long-term and short-term stays through programs like Progression Orthopedic Rehab Units and Transitional Care Units. The center's staff develop care plans for each resident, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and help with tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management so folks don't miss or double up on doses.
Families will notice amenities like cable television, kitchenettes, housekeeping and linen services, a beauty salon and barber shop, a lovely atrium garden, outdoor grounds for social gatherings, and two computer labs for staying in touch with others. Residents get three meals a day in an atrium dining room, along with snacks and fluids to help maintain health. Springfield Center aims to keep life enjoyable with local field trips, recreational and social programs, a patient concierge service, and specialized activities that keep the mind and body active. There's an interfaith chapel for spiritual needs and plenty of spacious rooms and lounges for family time. Specialized programs include cardiac care, telemedicine, wound care, dementia care, and respite care, and there's a strong effort to work closely with local doctors, hospitals, senior centers, and schools. The care team welcomes families' involvement in the recovery and day-to-day care process.
Springfield Center also provides comprehensive rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, palliative and hospice care, and home health or adult day services. It's Medicare-certified and has received several accreditations for care standards through outside reviews. However, inspection records have shown deficiencies in areas like infection control, safe pain management, accident prevention, and food service, as tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The facility's nurse turnover rate is high, which sometimes affects care continuity, but the staff stays focused on providing a safe and supervised environment. Springfield Center tries to support each resident's needs-social, physical, and emotional-in a setting that balances comfort and care options for Springfield's seniors.
