The Fountains at Millbrook sits on over 200 wooded acres in the Hudson Valley, so you're surrounded by nature paths, landscaped grounds, and open spaces, and the colonial-style buildings give it a historic yet comfortable feel, with the inside decorated in a classic style that looks elegant but feels welcoming. You'll find a variety of living options here, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, continuing care, and even home care for those who want to stay at home with help from trained aides for companionship and non-medical care. The community supports all levels of independence, giving extra support to those who need help with daily living, like dressing, bathing, or managing medicines, and there are wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and handicap facilities throughout.
People who need memory care and support for conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia can stay in a dedicated area that's designed to prevent wandering and reduce confusion, and for those with higher medical needs than assisted living covers, there's on-site skilled care. Residents who live in independent or assisted living enjoy a warm, caring atmosphere where staff are often described as friendly, kind, and helpful, and there's a focus on making everyone feel at home. Meals are planned and cooked by chefs who care about nutrition and flavor, so you can expect good, healthy food.
Social life here is active, with a structured activity program in place, and there's a full schedule of events, classes, and outings, some of which are part of Watermark University, BrainCafé℠, Extraordinary Outings, and even Resident Ambassadors-these programs help people socialize, keep their minds busy, and stay involved in the community, with some activities winning awards for their quality. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, games, movies in the on-site theater, woodworking, music in the piano/organ room, and computer classes; there are meeting rooms, a café/bistro, an atrium, TV lounge, game room, beauty salon and barber shop, fitness center, arts and crafts center called The Art Room, and both outdoor and indoor gathering spaces, and the place is also pet-friendly, which is good for folks who want to bring a furry friend.
The Fountains at Millbrook does offer transportation, both complimentary and at cost, and there's free covered parking and spots for residents, making it easier to get to nearby vineyards, golf and tennis clubs, gardens, stores, and medical offices. For spiritual needs, devotional services are available offsite, and there's always something going on in the activity calendar. Home care and on-site therapy are available, and the staff make it a point to help everyone maintain as much independence as possible.
This community is part of Watermark Retirement Communities, which means you also benefit from some unique features like Accushield and Channel Insertion for safety and communication. Residents without dementia have successfully lived in both independent and assisted living, and the place has been recognized with awards, including Best of Senior Living and the All-Star designation for great reviews. Resources for planning senior care, including practical tools, glossaries, and caregiver support, are available to help families make the right choices, and tours for prospective residents or families show what daily life, dining, and activities look like here. The whole setup encourages people to stay active-socially, physically, and mentally-while giving them the help they need.
