Barre Gardens

Barre Gardens sits at 378 Prospect Street in Barre, Vermont, and has 96 beds for skilled nursing care, long-term care, and memory care, with all staff speaking English, and folks there say it feels calm and quiet because of the outdoor gardens and courtyard, and they've got communal areas that make it easier to spend time with friends or family, since they want to keep everyone connected and involved whenever possible. The team includes skilled healthcare workers, nurse practitioners who handle wound care, and they're there for 12 to 16 hours every day, with 24-hour supervision for extra support, keeping people safe and cared for even through the night. Barre Gardens covers a wide range of care needs, like rehabilitation after surgery through physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and there's help with all daily living activities, medication management, and custodial care, and care options also include hospice, respite stays, dialysis help, and assisted living services, plus memory care, so the facility can cover a lot of different health conditions. Their nurses and other team members offer advanced services, such as IV therapy, wound vac, BiPAP/CPAP, pain management, infection treatments, oxygen and suctioning, tube feeding, bariatric care, and help with more complex medical needs like trach and ostomy. They provide transportation to doctor's appointments, dialysis or cancer centers, and community events or recreational outings, so folks aren't stuck inside or missing needed treatments. Activities help with emotional support, and the nonprofit facility says it's centered on personalized and compassionate care for everyone, working to make each day meaningful, and they've earned a five-star CMS rating, with community reviews showing a 5.0 average, though each visit and experience might be a little different depending on individual needs.