Inpatient Hospital Services

Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Grace Cottage accepts patients from other hospitals, eliminating the necessity for patients to return home prematurely. A comprehensive rehabilitation program of physical, occupational and speech therapies is available 7 days a week for acute and swing level patients, in which our therapists provide outstanding care for patients with the goal of maximizing functional independence after accident or illness.

Laboratory Full-service lab including microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and immunochemistry, coagulation, hematology, blood bank for cross-matching and transfusions.

The hospice room will be made available to you as soon as possible. This is a private room that includes an adjoining family room. The adjoining family room includes a pull-out sofa bed, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a separate bathroom, a television and sound system, as well as additional seating for family. We encourage you or your loved one to bring your favorite audio recording or book on tape to listen to if you feel that is something that may help you relax. You should also feel free to stock the refrigerator with ‘favorite’ items that may help you feel more comfortable.

It is our privilege to provide you or your loved one with respectful care.

Outpatient Medical Services Grace Cottage Family Health Located on Rte 35 near the junction with Rte 30 in Townshend, across the road from the Fire Station and Messenger Valley Pharmacy. Patients can make appointments with Dr. Robert Backus, Dr. Alexandra Barstow, Dr. Maurice Geurts, Dr. Moss Linder, Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Linder, Physician Assistants Judy Carpenter, Dan Philips and Maureen Mahoney. Call (802) 365-4331.

Grace Cottage Family Practice Patients can make appointments with Dr. Timothy Shafer and Adult & Family Nurse Practitioner Louise McDevitt by calling (802) 365-4354. Their office is located on Route 30 in Townshend.

Mental Health Dr. Judith Tietz and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Carl McNeely practice general psychiatry, including geriatrics. Call (802) 365-7381. Grace Cottage Chiropractic Care Matthew Davis, DC provides chiropractic care for all ages, including neck and back pain, and athletic injuries. Appointments can be made by calling (802) 365-4331.

Grace Cottage Hospital Laboratory Open to the public Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - noon. No appointment needed. Full-service lab including microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and immunochemistry, coagulation, hematology, blood bank for cross-matching and transfusions.
Grace Cottage Hospital Radiology Department Open to the public for diagnostic services including X-ray, CT scan, electrocardiography and computerized bone density testing Monday - Saturday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm, Sunday 8:00am – 4:30pm. To make an appointment call (802) 365-7357.
Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Located in the Wolff Outpatient Building, therapists will assess the degree of injury, disorder or decline in function, then design and implement a treatment program to help individuals attain their optimal level of function. Our therapists have established themselves as the region's premier providers of outpatient rehabilitation. For an appointment call (802) 365-3637
Specialities Orthopedic: Dr. John Chard Podiatry: Dr. David Liebow & Dr. Kim Liebow Urology: Dr. John Daly Neurology: Dr. Deirdre Donaldson
Messenger Valley Pharmacy Full-service Pharmacy, open to the public, accepts all physicians prescriptions, veterinarians prescriptions, and most insurance,including Medicare & Medicaid. Fair prices, friendly service. Located on Route 35 in Townshend, across the road from Grace Cottage Hospital. As a custom compounding pharmacy, the Pharmacists would like to work with you and your Physician (or your pet's veterinarian) to provide a prescription tailored to your needs. Open to the public Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm Prescriptions can be called to (802) 365-4117. Ask for our refill reminder program.
Medical House Call Service Supervised by the physicians at Grace Cottage Hospital, home visits to shut-in patients for: acute illness; monitoring chronic illness; blood drawing for analysis; oxygen level testing; diagnostic urine testing; review of medication; possible referral for specialty or home services.
Grace Cottage Travel Clinic Grace Cottage is designated as an International Travel Clinic by the Vermont Department of Health. Before your next trip abroad, make an appointment for: immunizations as required or recommended; travel recommendations relating to your prescriptions and medications; counseling on preventive measures to help avoid malaria, cholera, traveler's diarrhea, and other travel-related illnesses; updates on U.S. State Department travel advisories and summaries of international health conditions; information on medical supplies, water purification devices, mosquito nets, and other supplies to help ensure healthy travel. Advising us of your travel distination(s) and itinerary when you schedule an appoint with the travel clinic will allow us to make sure we have the appropriate information and/or medications on hand when you arrive for your appointment. If you are traveling as part of a group, we are happy to conduct an information session for all those traveling with your group. This session will provide you with all the information you need as well as an opportunity to ask questions. After attending this session and signing up, you will simply be able to pop in for your necessary immunizations. Services at Grace Cottage's Travel Clinic are overseen by Dr. Maurice Geurts, who is trained in Tropical Medicine. For an appointment, call (802) 365-4331.
Bock Training Center CPR and First Aid courses for people of all ages are conducted at Grace Cottage’s Bock Training Center.