Belle Vie Senior Care

The beautiful life,
together.

Companion care that eases loneliness and gently restores the rhythm of home — one quiet afternoon at a time.

Angela DeAngelis, founder of Belle Vie Senior Care
Our Story

Care that feels like family
— because it began as one.

Belle Vie was born from a daughter's promise: that growing older should never mean growing alone.

Founded by Angela DeAngelis after years of caring for her own mother, Belle Vie offers what the medical world rarely measures — companionship, conversation, the steady warmth of someone who shows up. We're not a clinical service. We're a presence. A familiar voice at the kitchen table. A walk through the garden on a Tuesday afternoon.

Every visit is intentionally small, slow, and human. Because the most healing thing we offer isn't a service at all — it's the simple comfort of being together.

Angela DeAngelis
Founder & Care Lead
Our Approach

Three quiet promises

The principles that shape every visit, every conversation, every cup of tea.

i.

Presence over tasks

We measure success in conversations shared, not boxes checked. Time slows. The kettle whistles. Stories surface again.

ii.

Dignity in every detail

Independence honored. Choices respected. The gentle assumption that wisdom doesn't fade — it deepens.

iii.

Joy as medicine

Music from a familiar decade. The garden in bloom. Laughter at an old joke. Small joys, faithfully delivered.

What We Offer

A gentle hand in everyday life

Tailored to each person. Adjusted as life unfolds.

Companionship & Conversation

Tea-table visits

Two unhurried hours of conversation, memory, and quiet company at home.

Memory keeping

Gathering the stories that matter — handwritten, recorded, kept for the family.

Garden walks

Fresh air, gentle movement, and the small wonders of a neighborhood block.

Quiet hours

A peaceful presence while reading, listening to music, or simply resting.

Wellness & Daily Living

Medication reminders

Gentle prompts kept on schedule, with the calm of someone there to help.

Light meal prep

Familiar dishes prepared together — nourishment with company, not only calories.

Personal grooming

Hair, dressing, the little rituals that restore self-recognition each morning.

Tidy & reset

A light touch around the home — the kind a thoughtful friend would offer.

Connection & Family Updates

Visit recaps

A warm note after each visit so family members near and far feel close again.

Video call assistance

Bridging distances — grandchildren, old friends, voices that bring the room to life.

Appointment escort

A steady arm to lean on for medical, dental, or community visits.

Errands & outings

Groceries, the post office, the farmer's market — the small joys of a busy day.

Mom doesn't talk about the visits as appointments. She talks about her friend who comes on Thursdays. That changed everything for our family.
Margaret L. Daughter • Manchester, VT
Honest, Simple Pricing

Care, openly priced

No hidden fees. No long contracts. Adjust at any time.

The Visit

For weekly companionship

$40/hr
  • Two-hour minimum
  • Same caregiver each visit
  • Tea, talk, gentle activity
  • Family recap after each visit
Choose The Visit
Begin a Conversation

We'd love to meet your family.

Every story starts with a quiet talk. No paperwork, no pressure — just a phone call to listen and learn what would help most.

By phone
(802) 555-0142 — answered in person
Where we serve
Southwestern Vermont — Bennington & Manchester areas
Hours
Monday — Saturday, 8am to 7pm
  • Daughter or son
  • Spouse
  • Grandchild
  • Friend
  • Self