Both the Kinsmen and Veterans Villages are examples of the Sherbrooke Village Model in action. If you visit Kinsmen Village at the corner of Poppy Lane and Telemiracle Way, you’re likely to see people laughing, playing pool, enjoying lunch or coffee at the picnic tables, and listening to music on the stereo.
Kinsmen Village is an inclusive community that supports people of all abilities and is home to 63 residents. Each house includes a kitchen, living and dining room, a fireplace, laundry, private and share bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and private patios with barbecues. Nine to 10 people live in each house and have staff that provide personal care, light housekeeping and preparing meals. We love seeing family and friends helping residents to get a cup of coffee or a snack from the kitchen!
Families and residents are encouraged to make the room feel like home by bringing meaningful décor items such as a beside table, lighting, a small fridge, television and bedding.
Resident-directed care and consistent staffing enable staff to build relationships and to know the residents well. The job of all staff is to help residents live a full and abundant life.