My brother-in-law moved into Samuel F. Vilas Home. I think they're great and fantastic. He's a little difficult, but they're wonderful. They have laundry, they have a nice kitchen, they feed him, they have singers come in and singalongs, they have bingo, and all kinds of events like that every day. They have several rooms where people can gather, they have a library, and in his room he has a TV, refrigerator, and a phone. His room is fairly small. He has a closet, a dresser, and a bed. They have a lot of nice reproductions of paintings on the walls. They can gather in the living room area, there's a big TV at the end of that, they have an eating area, they eat at specific times, and in the same spot each time so that people can keep track of their dietary issues. They also have doctors that come on Thursday mornings to take blood samples. They're right next door to a hospital and they take them to doctors' appointments. They take them on trips to stores and out for breakfast or lunch. There are three common bathrooms, and there is no bathroom in his room. They let me bring my dog in to visit him. It's very quiet.
Samuel F. Vilas Home
Offers Assisted Living
5 Reviews
61 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Samuel F. Vilas Home
Assisted Living Reviews for Samuel F. Vilas Home
January 08, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
December 13, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Samuel F. Vilas Home is an old Victorian home so it's laid out very well, and it's well-organized. The people were all friendly, the food was very good, and there's a lot of 1-on-1 attention if needed. It's basically just assisted living and my mom is just there mostly to have help with the meals. They go on outings for breakfast or for lunch, shopping, and the residents also have activities every day. They have music, bingo, and they do crafts. Her room is perfect. It does not have its own bathroom and they do have rooms with their own bathrooms, but her bathroom is right outside her door. There are also 3 other bathrooms on the floor. It's a little pricier than the other places but you get what you're paying for.
October 03, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I have chosen Samuel F. Vilas for my husband. So far, so good. The place is clean and friendly. It is adequate. His room has a bed, a stand, and a TV. It has all he needs. The staff members are very friendly.
February 22, 2015
I visited this facility
The Vilas Home (Samuel F. Vilas Home) was expensive, but they took care of the needs or the request of the people that were living in their houses. I liked the fact that they had individual rooms. They had a dining room. They were so close to many things in the community that they helped them go out to do the activities in the community if they wanted to. They weren't isolated. The staff was very considerate, and they tried to be helpful or if they couldn't do what the person wanted may be because it was the doctor's order or something, they would explain it to them. It was very nice because it was closer to college, and if they wanted to they could go out because the college put on shows. They were also close to shopping; if they were still able to walk, they are 3 or 4 blocks from shopping. It was an older building, but the rooms were big enough with a nice size bed, a dresser, and all those kind of things. It was a smaller facility, but they had a sitting room and a library. Most of the ladies I knew accepted it because they were treated so nicely, and they realized that this was much better for them because they couldn't take care of themselves the way they used to 20 years ago. I would recommend them to others.
February 12, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff at Samuel F. Vilas was excellent. They were mainly young adults probably in their early twenties, and there were some older women that were downstairs in the nursing station. Those young people are very energetic and nice. From what my mother-in-law is saying, the food is very good, and there is plenty of it too. I wasn't there that long, but from what I understand, they had reading rooms and had some game rooms. I guess there are a couple of church services that are there on the weekend. We were up there in the winter, and it seemed to be very well kept and well maintained. It was nice and very clean. We actually looked in some of the restrooms, and they were spotless. It’s comfortable there. They have couches, lounges, recliners, and a couple of TV rooms. It’s very house oriented; it’s not like an institution. It’s got paintings and furnishings, and the bedrooms are nice. It looks like an old colonial house with one small parking lot on one side. It’s actually got a wraparound porch, so when the weather gets nice they can sit outside.
Costs for Samuel F. Vilas Home
Services and Amenities of Samuel F. Vilas Home
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4300/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: 42 Bed
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Yoga
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Dance, Local Artist Performances, Shopping
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Diet
- Special Diets
- Diet Extra: Dietitian
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 44
- Minimum Age: 60
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Range Of Services Extra: 24 Hour Supervision, Case Management, Phone Service, Hair Dresser And Manicurist On Site
Types of care
- Dressing And Grooming
- Bathing And Toileting
- Exercise
- Memory Care
- Meal Preparation
Payment options
- Payment Options Extra: Private Pay
Licenses
- State Licenses: 090E002
About Samuel F. Vilas Home
We provide a warm, safe, and comfortable environment to our residents so they can maximize their level of physical, spiritual, and emotional independence.
For over 130 years, the Vilas Home has honored one purpose: to provide a beautiful home and premier care to residents of the North Country. Our 42-bed adult home was built in 1888 and today the building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Our three-story building has its original high-ceiling rooms, large windows, recessed porches, and is considered a prime example of Queen Anne Architecture (we’re proud of our history!).
Amenities and Services:
At the Vilas Home, we believe in individualized care (cookie cutters are good for one thing: cookies…although we do make good cookies!). Our staff caters to the individual needs of our residents. See below for a list of some of the services we offer:
- Private and personalized room.
- An attendant is available twenty four hours a day to assist our Residents in dressing, bathing, personal care and other necessities.
- Delicious home cooked meals are served in a family style dining room. The meals can include a special diet prescribed by a physician and between meals snacks are provided. A consulting dietitian is also available.
- Medical case management and coordination of services as ordered by the physician: Public Health Nurse, Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy
- Assistance with self-administration of medication.
- Housekeeping and Laundry Services.
- Transportation to medical appointments (and breakfast and lunch outings!)
- Activities include exercise class (including Yoga and Dance), holiday parties, special outings (dance & music performances), arts & crafts, trivia night, card & board games, bingo, cooking projects, pet therapy, casino games, social hours, birthday parties, local artist performances, mall walks, shopping and breakfast & lunch outings.
- Catholic and Protestant Services on premises.
- Phone service and Cable TV
- Wireless Internet Service (WiFi)
- Hair Dresser and Manicurist on site.
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