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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shaftsbury, VT

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shaftsbury, VT

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My mom is there now and is doing well. The staff call me regularly. Everyone is very helpful. Wonderful admin team
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Troy Center, caring for New Yorkers is what we do. If you join us for short-term rehab, you probably won’t stay long, but you’ll take good memories and great results with you when you go. If you’re looking for long-term care, our skilled nursing facilities are second to none. Top-notch staff,...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Shaftsbury, VT

The average cost of senior living in Shaftsbury is $5,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arlington, VT with an average of $4,573 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shaftsbury, VT, vs. nearby cities

Shaftsbury, VT
$5,065/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shaftsbury, VT, vs. state and national averages

Shaftsbury, VT
$5,065/mo
$6,584/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shaftsbury, VT, vs. other senior living options

$4,808/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,065/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shaftsbury, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,380/mo
Studio
$5,670/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,505/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,000/mo

Senior living costs in Shaftsbury vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shaftsbury, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaftsbury, VTVermontU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,065/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,792/mo$6,282/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,808/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,588/mo$5,268/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shaftsbury, VT:$5,065/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shaftsbury, VT:$4,792/mo
Vermont:$6,282/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shaftsbury, VT:$4,808/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shaftsbury, VT:$3,588/mo
Vermont:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Shaftsbury

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shaftsbury

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Washington Center in Argyle, NY

5.0
My mother has gotten very good care from the staff. They are very kind to her and committed to keeping her comfortable and doing what's best for her. We are happy about that.

Shaftsbury nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaftsbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaftsbury, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shaftsbury nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Shaftsbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.2%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shaftsbury nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shaftsbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaftsbury nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shaftsbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaftsbury nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shaftsbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaftsbury nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Shaftsbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shaftsbury, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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