“Dear Phil, Mary, and the entire staff of Bromley Manor, I wanted to thank all of you for warmly welcoming my father into your family. We visited several assisted living facilities on Long Island and left each one more and more heartbroken because they were not places my father would be able to enjoy his remaining years. Then my friend and I visited Bromley Manor. From the moment we spoke to Phil and Mary we knew Bromley Manor was different. They wanted to hear about my father as a person not a patient. From our tour we could immediately tell that Bromley Manor was a home and a family, not a facility. So, my family and I made the extremely difficult decision to move my father hundreds of miles away from us back to Vermont to Bromley Manor. After my father being there for a month I can say that it was the best decision we could have made and my mother would be so proud. My father is happy, healthy, and cared for everyday like family. When we speak to the staff they are excited to share stories about him, what he can do, his progress, his sense of humor, and how much they are enjoying working with him. I want to thank each and every person at Bromley Manor for being so amazing. Words cannot describe how grateful my family is. Thank you for caring for my father and giving him his new home.” – Lorie Zelin
“All the people at Bromley Manor are very kind and accommodating.” – Thelma Goodall
“Thank you for all your kindness, care and professionalism. Feeling very fortunate.” – Alban Coghlan
“I spent the winter at Bromley Manor and loved every minute. I made wonderful friends with other residents, the staff, and the owners. I regretted leaving to tend to the sale of my house and am eagerly awaiting my return to Bromley Manor in June. The owners are even making modifications to my new home to accommodate my wishes!” – Renee Snyder
“My room is beautiful, with a great view and the staff make sure I am always comfortable.” – Ruth Papowitz
“I felt Ken’s care was outstanding at another community in Central Vermont. But his care at Bromley Manor is even superior. It is an extremely beautiful facility, and the owners Mary and Phil are delightful, warm hearted, and welcoming. Their genuine loving concern for the residents clearly shows, and that same concern is graciously extended to family members. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, they love to get him smiling and laughing which reassures me that he is quite content and comfortable. I honestly can think of no other place I would rather have my husband.” – Carol Miner
“…First of all thank you for your kindness and care of dad. In our search for a place for dad, no place really seemed right. But I am relieved and grateful for the place Mary and Phil have created at Bromley Manor and the staff to give dad the best care. Dad is happy in your ‘home’ and we are impressed with his medical care and daily cleanliness.” – Donald Lourie Jr.
“I love it here. We have all kinds of activities. I’m never going to move again.” – Celena Messiter
“We’ve been so pleased with the commitment to our dad’s care by Phil, Mary, & their staff. So glad we found them…” – Maye Johnson
“I moved my uncle from Connecticut to Bromley after his health started to change. If not for some health issues that lead to his passing, he would have continued to stay at Bromley. The staff were all very attentive and respectful and responded quickly to medical issues. He commented many times, how he liked it at Bromley, he loved the layout of the building, along with the grounds. His wording was ‘How did you find such a lovely place for me to live.'” – Marv Gates
“It is so difficult to remove a loved one from their own home. My mom has dementia and needs memory care but she still has a lot of life left in her. After visiting many facilities and feeling discouraged I stopped at Bromley Manor and was so impressed and happy. It was warm, welcoming, and felt like a home and not an institution. The people are caring and personal. It is not too big so I never feel anything slips between the cracks. The owners Mary and Phil are wonderful. The facility is extremely clean and beautiful with fantastic views of the mountains. The place feels more like a quaint Vermont Inn. My mom is happy and well taken care of and that makes me happy. I highly recommend Bromley Manor.” – Megan Lawler Thörn
“I love it here. I take a daily walk to enjoy the wildlife. I enjoy my daily beer on one of the three patios. We go out and we have a lot of fun.” – Fred Dieffenbach
“First of all… the people at Bromley Manor are dynamite. My friend developed behavioral issues and a high level of needs. I was desperate. They said “We can deal with this.”. That took the pressure off immediately. They’ve gone out of their way to make her feel at home. They arranged for greatly needed medical attention. She is well cared for and looks better. Go see these people. – Bonny Gavel
“Phil and Mary have created a wonderful, homey environment. My mom’s room is bathed in sunlight and has lovely high ceilings. Her care matches her surroundings. The caregivers are patient, engaging and competent. Couldn’t be happier.” – Patty Schoenhuber
“Good friends, good food, good companionship.” – Helen Carll
“I have felt at home since the day I came here. I am a happy camper.” – Sue Holsman
“It is a devastating realization to come to the conclusion that you are no longer able to care for your loved one at home, and there is no desirable alternative… or so I thought. But Bromley Manor has changed my thinking. It is a lovely facility, with an atmosphere of quiet efficiency. Mary Norman and Phil Dunn are hands on owners. Their attention to detail is evident in all facets of the facility. The staff is attentive and efficient in their aim to meet the needs of each one of their charges. Their effective interventions have made all the difference in my husbands well being. Their care and kindness is a constant. Meals are tasty and congenial. Rooms are nicely furnished and have abundant light. The grounds are well kept and festive according to the season. Activities in Applewood are inclusive and engaging as the directors make it work for all who choose to participate. Bromley Manor has attracted a delightful group of residents who have wonderful backgrounds and interesting stories to share. I feel blessed that we have joined their community.” – Marion Withum
“I love it here. I’ve made lots of friends and my daughter Katherine visits almost daily.” – Lucille Hausheer
“It is comforting for our family to know that my mother has found a home where she is surrounded by kind and caring people. Phil and Mary have created an environment that is warm and inviting. We appreciate their skilled staff and all they do. We couldn’t be happier that we found Bromley Manor.” – Linda McKeever
“We are so pleased to have found Bromley Manor for our elderly mother. She has a wonderful spacious and cozy room with a private bathroom. Best of all it’s warm all year round, just to her liking. She receives 3 healthful meals a day in the spectacular dining room to keep her in tip top shape, and enjoys going to Tai Chi and other activities. The employees are warm, friendly, and efficient. There is an incredible view of the scenic Vermont Mountains from her window, and the company of many wonderful residents who have become friends. We feel that Bromley Manor is a home away from home for her with its family atmosphere, and beautiful living spaces. Best of all, Bromley Manor is administered in a very personal manner by the caring, and expert attention of Mary and Phil.” – Christine Croarkin
“I moved my mother to Bromley Manor in July of this year. She had been living with me for the past three years, While she said she wanted to move, in her heart she really wanted to stay with me. Our relationship was suffering and I think we both knew it would be best for us to live separately. As a result, the move was very difficult for both of us and it took some time for her to adjust. The staff at Bromley Manor was extremely supportive during this transition. I would have totally fallen apart, emotionally, without their encouragement. They listened, they hugged me, when needed, and they understood the stress, we were both experiencing. My mother is still very capable, with only some physical limitations, but is very head strong and has been independent all her life, so depending on others outside the family is not comfortable for her. In addition, she rarely feels others are doing anything correctly. The staff had her hands full with her, especially in the beginning. They really had two clients, both my mother and me! I am so happy to say we have gotten through most of the difficulties. She has been there for 4 months now and is now settling in to the routine and getting involved with activities. I would encourage anyone considering the move to Bromley Manor to meet with Mary and Phil, take a tour and get a feel for the place. It is a relaxed friendly atmosphere, all the staff try very hard to make residents comfortable and happy. I am never concerned about my mothers care or her well being, and am slowly recreating the loving relationship my mother and I had previous to the move.” – Charisse Steinberg