Brookdale Fillmore Pond

Brookdale Fillmore Pond is a residential care community in Bennington, Vermont, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, with a caring team available 24/7 for assistance.

Residents choose from spacious floor plans, including two-bedroom cottages with porches and garages. The community emphasizes personalized care through its Optimum Life program, which helps residents define their own priorities and pursuits. Memory care is available through the Clare Bridge program, which uses a person-centered approach for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, featuring familiar routines and meaningful moments that build comfort and confidence.

Activity options include yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. Residents participate in clubs such as the American Legion, Card Club, Book Discussion Group, and Delta Kappa Gamma, as well as hobbies like reading, knitting, fishing, gardening, and baking. The community hosts a Garden Club, Book Discussion Group, and social game nights to foster connection and shared experiences.

Dining at Brookdale Fillmore Pond features Optimum Life cuisine that blends comfort with wellness, including whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Residents can share preferences and recipe ideas with the culinary team. In memory care, Clare Bridge dining creates a calm, familiar environment with dementia-friendly menus and therapeutic diet options.

Bennington offers cultural and scenic attractions nearby, including the Bennington Battle Monument, the Bennington Museum showcasing local art and works by Grandma Moses, and the Molly Stark Byway for scenic drives. The community's Personal Solutions program allows residents to have personal care items delivered to their door, including hygiene products and other necessities, with free delivery and charges applied to monthly bills.