Dining & Nutrition — Vilas Home Assisted Living - Plattsburgh, NY
cheese and meat platter, muffins, vegetables and pies ready for daily snacks

Home Cooked Meals

Fresh, quality ingredients expertly prepared by our team of chefs.

The dining experience at the Vilas Home is one to be recognized. Each home-cooked meal is freshly prepared with quality ingredients by our team of chefs. From deliciously seasoned comfort foods to delectable homemade pies and desserts, mealtime is not to be missed. Residents receive prepared snacks twice daily as well delivered right to their rooms. And, we make sure mealtime is extra special for our residents celebrating birthdays!

Residents dine in our community dining room and enjoy table service by our attentive staff.  Our menus and recipes are overseen by a registered dietician to ensure each resident is receiving a well-balanced and nutritious diet. Additionally, we are able to accommodate special diets such as ¼ inch chopped, mechanical soft and pureed as well as honey-thick and nectar thick liquids.

Snack Pass Twice a Day

Snack Pass Twice a Day

Snacks are delivered to our residents in the afternoon and after dinner. We know how important it is to maintain one's weight for overall health and safety. Our snack offerings are both nutritious and delicious ensuring that each individual has a well-rounded diet.

Special Diet Accommodations

Special Diet Accommodations

We offer special consistency diets for residents who require it. These include ¼ inch chopped, mechanical soft, and pureed. We also offer honey-thick and nectar thick liquids as needed.

Dietician Services

Dietician Services

We have a licensed dietician that visits the community, observes meals, and monitors resident weights. Our dietician makes recommendations on diet modifications, exercise, and also works with the resident's physician to make sure that each person is stable and not experiencing substantial weight loss.

Daily Events

Being active and staying active promotes a happy and healthy life.

Daily Exercise

At the Vilas Home, we are in constant pursuit of providing a fun and healthy environment for all our residents, no matter their current level of mobility and fitness.

Housekeeping & Laundry

We believe in taking pride in the cleanliness of our facility. Our staff handles all housekeeping and laundry services with the belief that this is our home and everything is handled with care.

Transportation

Samuel F. Vilas Home offers our residents transportation to doctor’s appointments along with scheduled shopping and activity outings. Weekly outings are scheduled as part of the activities calendar and are posted on the transportation boards located in the community’s lobby and in the dining room.

The Vilas Home is one of the finest establishments to live in, all the staff are so pleasant and great to be around.

George Schnob - Resident

Heroes work here, the sign in front of Vilas tells the whole story about the people who work here.

Dick Jones - Resident