Vista Senior Living sits in Killington, Vermont, overlooking a lake and the Green Mountains, and the place is all about making things comfortable and safe for adults 55 and over, with a focus on creating a homelike setting where folks can get the care they need while still being able to keep pets and enjoy a bit of independence as they age, so you find separate wings for Independent Living, Assisted/Residential Care, and Memory Care, with skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and memory care specially tailored for people dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and there's a neighborhood devoted to memory care with fully trained caregivers on site and secure doors and exits for safety. There are services too, like home care and home health support, which means residents can get help with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, medication management, transfers, and moving around, with meals cooked fresh every day, snacks, and even chores like housekeeping, personal laundry, and linens all handled, so residents can skip cleaning, cooking, and the stress of managing a home.
The building's got both semi-private and studio apartments, and even some single-room units, so people can pick what fits them best, and for people who want a more home-like feel, there are adult care homes with 10 beds or fewer. There's plenty of places to spend time, since you get access to a unisex beauty salon, exercise room, lounge areas, a library, and nice community rooms with decorations and big windows looking out across the mountains and gardens, and for folks who like fresh air, there's walking trails, paths, and an outdoor area where pets are welcome. The activities schedule offers things like special events, outings, movie nights, arts and crafts, fitness classes, weekly worship and spiritual meetings, and even group outings, birthday celebrations, board games, and music through something called the Life Enrichment Program, which keeps people socially and mentally involved, plus there's a Resident Travel Program letting people visit other Vista Senior Living communities for up to 10 days a year if their families help with transportation.
Safety matters, so they've got secured entries and exits, resident alert systems, regular wellness checks, fall safety checks, medical equipment monitoring, and caregivers on site 24/7, all trained to deal with memory care and the challenges of older adults, including incontinence care and assistance with moving around or getting to meals and activities. Residents have spiritual support through daily onsite hymns and worship services, and special events or group outings get scheduled so people don't feel left out or stuck inside. Utilities like water, electricity, gas, and sewer are all included in the fees, and the entry fee costs $3,000. Payment options and financing help are available. The community accepts adults 55 and older, pets are allowed, and everything's structured to be as stress-free as possible, so people can focus on friendships, personal interests, and enjoying the views, knowing help is always close at hand if needed. The facility works closely with third-party providers to make sure additional needs are met, whether that's hospice, home health, podiatry, visiting physicians, therapy, mobile dentistry, or other services, and the staff aims to provide for dignity, self-reliance, and a clean, welcoming place to live, all under a pending license.
