Winchester Mount Vernon House

Winchester Mount Vernon House is an extraordinary testament to the character of the citizens of Winchester. Long before scholarly research substantiated the positive impact of social connectedness on seniors, the people of Winchester recognized the importance of creating a non-institutional home where their eldest neighbors could grow old amidst the familiarity and fellowship of the community they’d helped to build.

Founded in 1894, the Winchester Mount Vernon House is a non-profit, charitable organization, created to keep Winchester seniors close to family, friends and the town they know and love. Because we're private and managed by a community volunteer Board of Directors, we offer a stability and continuity of care seldom seen in assisted living. The intimacy of our small, bed & breakfast style facility and the personalized care given by our extraordinary staff lend a warm “family” atmosphere in which we take great pride. 

For over 120 years, we've delivered on our mission to improve the quality of life for seniors in a small, home-like residence. And today, we continue to open our doors to Winchester seniors and seniors with family in Winchester, offering a fee structure based on each resident’s ability to pay.​

Winchester Mt. Vernon House continues to place the care of its residents and the importance of their connection with the community above all else. And because we’re a private, non-profit charitable entity, we’ll never be sold to a big corporation, but continue as we always have: honoring and caring for the people who make Winchester wonderful — its citizens and their families.

From our location just steps from vibrant Winchester center, to the thoughtful layout of its welcoming interiors, our beautiful, bed-and-breakfast style residence encourages personal interaction and community engagement in every detail. Common areas include a bright dining room, spacious living room with piano and fireplace, library, full kitchen for resident use, and family room. Designed to feel like home, the WMVH residence is made up of cozy spaces that invite social interaction and make our residents proud to host family and friends.

The residence is comprised of sixteen 500-square-foot, one-bedroom apartments, and one studio apartment on two floors, with elevator and handicapped access. Unfurnished and awaiting personal touches, each apartment features:

• Living room
• Bedroom
• Full bath with walk-in shower
• Kitchenette with small refrigerator, sink, and full size washer & dryer
• Lifeline emergency response system
• Telephone and cable hookup
• Smoke alarm and sprinkler systems
• Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
• Wall-to-wall carpeting

Unlike other facilities, our base monthly fee includes an extensive menu of amenities and services. These include:

• Three full meals per day plus snacks
• Laundry service (personal and flat linens)
• Registered Nurse and/or Resident Care Coordinator
• 24-hour awake staff
• Emergency response system
• Housekeeping
• Scheduled activities
• Daily living assistance (up to 60 minutes per day for dressing, bathing, self-administered medication management, and ambulating)
• Ongoing wellness observation
• Transportation to shopping twice a week
• Transportation to selected outside activities scheduled by WMVH
• Assistance arranging appointments and services

The WMVH lifestyle is designed to keep residents involved in the things that hold meaning for them. Our partnerships with numerous community organizations ensure tremendous social, physical, and cognitive engagement. Whether we're off to the Senior Center, working with the trainer at our in-house gym, or hosting a pianist from the Community Music School, our residents enjoy daily access to the people and activities they love — and reap the health benefits of an engaged and active lifestyle.