Three Cathedral Square sits in South Burlington, Vermont, and offers both assisted and independent living choices for seniors, with apartments for people aged 62 and older or for those with disabilities, and the place is part of the Cathedral Square community which started back in 1977. You'll find 68 apartments here, some one-bedroom, some two-bedroom, and lots have views of Lake Champlain, and there's tax credit, market-rate, and subsidized housing, plus they take Section 8 vouchers to help folks of all income levels. Residents get private bathrooms and kitchenettes or full kitchens, and rooms run from about 450 to 570 square feet, and some have Victorian furnishings or family antiques, especially at Ruggles House, their shared Victorian mansion for adults 55 and over. The building's smoke-free, and they let you bring up to two pets if that's something you want.
Comforts and safety exist throughout Three Cathedral Square-there's an emergency call system, sprinklers, elevators, and wheelchair-friendly features, so moving around is safe, handy, and straightforward, and you have laundry facilities on every floor, plus washers and dryers if you want to do your own washing. You don't have to worry about maintenance, because there's 24-hour emergency help, secured entry, and on-site support from a full-time SASH coordinator and a part-time wellness nurse, and the staff's known for being well-trained and professional, taking care of daily needs like medication management, help with bathing or dressing, and help with moving around.
If you want to be social or active, the community has a busy calendar-movie nights, art programs in the studio, walking paths, game rooms, woodworking shop, fitness center, and a computer room, so there's something almost every day if you feel like joining in, and an active Residents Association gathers folks together, often artists or those who like cultural programming. Meals are made and served in the dining room, and they've got special options if you've got strict diets, plus meals on wheels is available for those who need it, and you never have to cook unless you choose to. There's also a hair salon, barbershop, and free guest parking, along with a clinic for health checks and wellness activities, and staff can help with transportation both on-site and off-site if you've got appointments or errands.
Utilities like heat and hot water get included in the rent, but folks pay a little extra if they want telephone, internet, or cable TV, though there are discounted rates for those who want cable TV. There are gardens to dig around in, a large top-floor community room with a library and big windows so you can look out over town or the lake. The community provides extras like dry cleaning, housekeeping, therapies (physical, occupational, speech, IV), and non-ambulatory care or help with incontinence for those who need it, plus there's respite care if you need a short-term break. The place is close to the University of Vermont and the UVM Medical Center, handy if you need quick access to healthcare, and it's right on the bus line. The community is committed to energy efficiency, and they aim for healthy homes and positive aging, all while keeping things affordable and friendly. There's always more info and up-to-date details about what they offer at their website, cathedralsquare.org/cathedral-square-senior-living.
