VVH Viewbook

vermont veterans’ home A Residential and Healthcare Campus for Veterans

Welcome Home.

Military veterans and their family members truly understand the importance of committment and service.

Because of that, deciding to live at the Vermont Veterans’ Home means much more than choosing a nursing home.

It means discovering a community that shares experiences and values that only those who have served their country can know.

At the Vets’ Home, we work hard every day to fulfill our nation’s promise to care for those who have served.

We invite you to join our family.

Joe Smith shares a laugh with friends, wearing a cap given to him by a club of antique truck collectors who deliver a 20-foot Christmas tree to the Home each holiday season.

“All of our residents are from military families, and many of our staff grew up in a military family.

The common bond that ties us together is a life of service to our country. “ — Colonel Joseph Krawczyck, U.S. Army Retired Chairman, Board of Trustees

Senior living on a bright and spacious campus.

Situated on 84-acres along the Roaring Branch River in Bennington, the Vermont Veterans’ Home features walking paths, gardens, a stocked trout pond and a herd of Fallow Deer.

It is a first-class residential and healthcare campus. Skylit corridors lead to lounges with expansive windows and each room has a view of a garden or wooded vista. The decor is warm yet restrained and well maintained by military spit and polish.

Five distinct ‘neighborhoods’ are set-off from each other, defined by the level of care they offer and their unique features and amenities. Each is a safe and friendly community all on its own.

Each neighborhood has its own outdoor plaza. In the photo at right, our nationally-recognized dementia neighborhood ensures freedom of movement in a spacious but secure outdoor garden.

“I just love to sit on the patio in the late afternoon and watch the eagles circling out beyond the trout pond.”

— Joe Smith, U.S. Navy Retired Resident of American Way

The best clinical care possible for Veterans and their spouses.

Our medical director makes regular rounds with the staff to ensure oversight of every patient’s condition and treatment regimen.

We offer a complete range of medical and rehabilitation services on our campus, and also coordinate with the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and the VA Hospitals in White River Junction and Albany to arrange for special services and treatment when needed.

We are an independent healthcare facility operated by the State of Vermont. We are not a part of the federal Veterans Administration.

The Vermont Veterans’ Home offers clinical care from physical therapy through skilled nursing with a neighborhood for dementia care that has pioneered new innovations in the treatment of Alzheimers.

“The entire medical staff at the Vets’ Home is exceptional. We’ve seen a remarkable difference in dad’s awareness and energy since he entered their dementia wing.”

— Jane Reed, Daughter of a resident of Freedom Village

An abundance of events, activities and amenities.

A big difference between the Vermont Veterans’ Home and other retirement/nursing homes are the options available for activities, entertainment, socializing, and education.

Our philosophy of patient-centered care extends to the amenities designed for our residents’ comfort and stimulation. With Skype carts for family chats, music and memory IPods, a Namaste relaxation room, on-site chapel, trout pond and sports bar, life on the Vets’ Home campus is diverse, enriching and engaging.

Most importantly, our staff focuses on each individual and their needs. You will definitely not find a “one-size-fits-all” approach here.

Our activities staff ensures a never-ending stream of things to do, ranging from a Father’s Day car show to visits by active-duty soldiers, art classes by the Vermont Arts Exchange, and fun social events.

“Oh my, there is never a dull moment here. There’s no pressure to participate, but they make it so easy to get involved, it’s awfully hard to say no.”

— Mary Thompson, resident of Cardinal Way

A community dedicated to fulfilling our nation’s promise.

One hundred and fifty years ago, President Lincoln made a promise to America’s Veterans “to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow...”

Today, the Vermont Veterans’ Home has the honor and responsibility of caring for those who have served our country by providing the best care possible for Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents.

Our entire staff takes that responsibility seriously and we treat our residents with the measure of respect and admiration that their service deserves.

We look forward to serving you the same way.

For more information and to learn how to apply to the home, please contact our admissions department at 802.447.6539, or by email at vvh-admissions@vermont.gov.

“Our entire staff is incredibly grateful to our residents. We treat them with the respect they deserve and provide for them as if they were in their own home — because in fact, this is their home.”

— Melissa Jackson, Administrator

A community dedicated to fulfilling our nation’s promise.

One hundred and fifty years ago, President Lincoln made a promise to America’s Veterans “to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow...”

Today, the Vermont Veterans’ Home has the honor and responsibility of caring for those who have served our country by providing the best care possible for Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents.

Our entire staff takes that responsibility seriously and we treat our residents with the measure of respect and admiration that their service deserves.

We look forward to serving you the same way.

For more information and to learn how to apply to the home, please contact our admissions department at 802.447.6539, or by email at vvh-admissions@vermont.gov.

“Our entire staff is incredibly grateful to our residents. We treat them with the respect they deserve and provide for them as if they were in their own home — because in fact, this is their home.”

— Melissa Jackson, Administrator

visit the campus For admissions information, or to schedule a tour of the Vermont Veterans’ Home please contact: Admissions Department Telephone: 802.447.6539 Email: vvh-admissions@state.vt.us Website: vvh.vermont.us For general information, a public tour of the Home, information on volunteer opportunities or to make a donation to Veterans’ support programs, please contact: Telephone: 802.447.6523 Email: info@vvh.vermont.gov Website: vvh.vermont.gov

VERMONT VETERANS’ HOME 325 North Street | Bennington, Vermont 05201 802.442.6353 | vvh.vermont.gov