Mount Washington is a senior living community set in a building that used to be a school, and you can still see some of that old charm today, like the big classroom windows, glazed brick walls, and even chalkboards left in some apartments, so the place feels a little like walking through history with all the comforts people look for nowadays; they've put in new energy-efficient windows that match the old style, kept the library and auditorium as places for everyone to gather, and even made sure the gym is now apartments but didn't lose its character, plus the building has elevators and lifts so folks using wheelchairs can get around with no trouble at all, which matters a lot to many people. The apartments come in different styles, like studios, single rooms, and two-bedrooms-some with kitchens or kitchenettes, and everyone gets washers, dryers, cable TV, and internet, along with safety features like sprinklers and other help for folks who need it, because they really do try to make things easy for seniors who just want to live comfortably. You'll find spaces like a dining room, community room in the old library, and a big auditorium where they put in fancy audio equipment, so groups can meet, watch movies, or take part in programs, and on top of that, there's a fitness center, game room, salon/barbershop, and even a communal lounge for hanging out with neighbors, which makes for a pretty active place if that's what people want.
What also stands out about Mount Washington is the way they divided the old classrooms into apartments but left some original cabinets and kept the school spirit alive, and along with Purple Door, LLC and NorthWest Communities Development Corporation, they try to support residents with things like transportation to shopping, on-site management, resident meetings, health screenings, and enrichment classes, plus they help with bill pay and offer referrals to resources like food pantries or the American Red Cross I'M OK Program, making sure people have a little extra help if they need it. There are pet policies in place, allowing up to 2 cats per home, but folks need to pay a fee and some monthly pet rent, and while Mount Washington does offer affordable housing, there are income limits and people really have to talk to staff to understand what's allowed and how it all works, since the details can get a bit specific.
They've even preserved things like original woodwork, restored hardwood floors, and put in 40-inch wall-mounted TVs and new appliances in the apartments, and you can see all the care that's gone into making a comfortable home while still remembering the building's past, and even without a big outdoor area or special pools and fancy parking lots, everything you need inside is easy to find. Residents can join social activities, arts and crafts, education programs, or just enjoy community meals with nutritious food, plus there are personal care assistants, transportation services, and options for things like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care, depending on what a person needs as the years go by, and that's really what the place is all about-helping seniors live as easily and enjoyably as possible, while keeping a spirit of independence and community together.
