At The Gary Residence, you’ll find a welcoming, congenial atmosphere from the moment you arrive.
In addition to catching up with friends over dinner, you’ll find there’s always a bridge partner nearby, or someone ready to accept your challenge to a game of Scrabble. Individuals with similar interests in music, reading, or current events naturally gravitate to each other, forming groups to share their thoughts on a regular basis. Our small size allows our residents to feel like family, and they receive the support they need to continue living a productive and meaningful life.
You’ll love the homelike environment of our Victorian residence. The spacious living room and comfortable library are perfect for group activities, relaxing, and entertaining family and friends, while our open dining room makes mealtimes pleasant and easy. These common areas add a touch of bright modernity to our renovated historic home.
Getting around is easy at The Gary Residence. Located in downtown Montpelier, we are within walking distance to the public library, senior center, and post office, as well as a variety of banks, churches, hair salons, shops, and restaurants. Residents come and go as they please, and they make meaningful connections within the community. We also provide private transportation to medical appointments and local events in our passenger van.
Clara’s Garden Memory Care
Part of The Gary Residence, Clara’s Garden Memory Care addition, opened in 2023, is a beautiful, bright, and welcoming space. Residents and their families feel peaceful and comforted when they first walk through the doors of our modern, state-of-the-art community.
Planned activities and individualized programming by our staff ensure Clara’s Garden residents stay active, engaged, and nurtured. Throughout the living quarters, ample shared spaces allow for a variety of chosen activities during downtime. Strategically placed creative stations allow residents to choose from a variety of activities, such as gardening, getting dressed up, reading, and coloring. Residents can choose to socialize in small groups or find peace in cozy corners, all within the safety of an open but secure living area.
The Fireplace Area
Residents can rest and relax in reclining chairs in front of a cozy gas fireplace. This area also doubles as a library for quiet reading in front of the fire.
The Lounge Area
Perfect for games, group conversation, or sipping coffee, a spacious open area with wing-backed chairs and ottomans allows residents and guests a comfortable space for socialization and TV watching. Tables and chairs allow card games, puzzles, and newspapers to be shared by all.
The Dining Area
Under soothing chandelier lighting, residents enjoy meals in an open dining room with their choice of regular, café-style, or diner-style seating available.
The Garden Patio
Directly off the dining room, residents can take activities or meals outdoors to enjoy on the secure patio with raised garden beds.
Best Friends™ Approach
Our philosophy of care follows the Best Friends™ approach, a world-renowned best practice when caring for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Best Friends™ uses the essential elements of friendship (respect, empathy, support, trust, and humor) to care for people and adapt to their remaining strengths and abilities.
