West River Valley Assisted Living Residence sits over on Grafton Road in Townshend, Vermont, and provides assisted living, memory care, and supportive housing for seniors and adults with disabilities, with room for up to 42 residents in different styles like private, shared, studio, single-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, some of which are accessible or adaptable for special needs, and most come fully furnished with safety features like emergency buttons and keyless entry. The building's staff is on-site 24/7, including licensed caregivers specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care, and there's always a registered nurse overseeing care plans and medication management, so residents get help with things like bathing, dressing, incontinence care, moving from place to place, and reminders for medications or doctors' appointments, and people can get physical therapy and coordination with outside health providers if needed. Valley Cares, Inc., a non-profit, owns the place, and with Stewart Property Management handling day-to-day management, folks get a community atmosphere with supportive programs and affordable housing options, with a mix of market-rate apartments and units funded by credits or the Vermont Medicaid Waiver Choices for Care program, making the facility accessible to people from different financial backgrounds.
The grounds are safe and secure with 24-hour security, keypad entry, walking paths, landscaped gardens, patios, and even outdoor space for pets since the place is pet friendly for dogs and cats. Residents can make use of amenities like a large dining room with all day dining and menu choices for dietary needs, a commercial kitchen with a staff dietitian, a beauty salon, a library, a movie viewing area, and a reading nook or theatre, plus in-room washers and dryers, kitchenettes, cable or satellite TV, private laundry and housekeeping services, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The community features an emergency alert system, a 24-hour call and response system, and staff ready to help if someone falls or doesn't feel well.
Activities are a big part of community life, like Bingo, Pokeno, Bible study, arts and crafts with volunteer-led art classes and beaded earring making, gardening during warm months, group outings to nearby local events, birthday celebrations, live music, and fitness programs with access to a fitness room and wellness center. Residents participate in running some activities themselves, and there are both scheduled programs and more informal options like movie nights, use of a computer room, and reading in the garden or on the outdoor patio. West River Valley Assisted Living Residence also helps with transportation, like rides to medical appointments and community events, with options for parking if someone does still drive.
The building first opened in 2007 and is licensed under Vermont license #1007. It's designed for seniors and aging adults who need help with daily tasks but still want some independence, and is recognized for affordable housing and supportive care. Residents and their families can use the facility's online resources to read articles and watch videos about senior care, and it's easy to browse or share details online, helping them make the best choice for their needs. While most people living there are older adults, younger people with disabilities can also live here if they need the kind of supportive care the place offers. All apartments include basic utilities except for phone service, and services like pharmacy coordination, preventative health checks, and special dietary menus are available. There's a supportive and friendly team on hand day and night, working to make everyone feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in a setting that feels like home.
