Celebration Includes Unveiling of New Courtyard for Residents
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing is celebrating three decades of high-quality care and service to the Central Vermont community while looking toward the future with the unveiling of a newly-renovated private courtyard for residents at the not-for-profit facility.
Woodridge, a 153-bed facility, is known for its excellence in nursing, with services ranging from standard care to highly skilled care, including palliative care, advanced wound treatment and pain management.
Residents also receive the highest quality physical, occupational, speech and swallowing therapies – all in the closest proximity possible to Central Vermont Medical Center. It carries the legacy forward of two former care facilities: Heaton House in Montpelier and McFarland House in Barre.
“Our devoted staff has provided an environment filled with compassion and understanding, providing the highest quality, person-centered care to our residents, while providing peace of mind for their families for 30 years,” said Anna Tempesta Noonan, President and COO of Central Vermont Medical Center. “Our primary goal remains unchanged—to help our residents return and sustain as much independence as possible. Respect and compassion remain the bedrock of our care philosophy, and our homelike environment offers a vibrant sanctuary for healing and comfort.”
Woodridge continues to provide both long-term and short-term care to individuals needing nursing and rehabilitation services. Residents will now enjoy a renovated courtyard that will serve as a vibrant sanctuary for healing and comfort. The courtyard is directly accessible from the Woodridge activity room and provides a connection to nature for residents.
The courtyard is surrounded by the Woodridge facility, which created additional challenges to the construction process. The renovations, funded through philanthropy, include a sensory garden, stone waterfall and walking paths will continue to provide a serene space for decades.
An event débuting the courtyard will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. today, followed by a dinner and reception from 5 to 7 p.m. celebrating Woodridge’s 30th anniversary.
About Central Vermont Medical Center
Central Vermont Medical Center is the non-for-profit primary health care provider for 66,000 people who live and work in the 26 communities of Central Vermont. We provide 24-hour emergency care, with a full spectrum of inpatient (licensed for 122 beds) and outpatient services along with our 153-bed skilled nursing facility Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing. Our professional staff includes over 200 physicians and 70 advanced practice providers representing 25 medical specialties.
Central Vermont Medical Center is a member of The University of Vermont Health Network, an integrated system established to deliver high-quality academic medicine to every community we serve.
For more information, visit www.UVMHealth.org/CVMC
About Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing
Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 153-bed facility located on the grounds of Central Vermont Medical Center, ensuring easy access to emergency care, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, and medical specialties when needed. Woodridge is a beautiful building designed for comfort and security, with numerous windows providing natural light and vistas of the mountains, the neighboring woods, and the lovely, secure outdoor courtyard.
Source: 6.21.2023. Berlin. The University of Vermont Health Network. UVMHealth.org
