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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sheffield, MA

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Sheffield is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sheffield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sheffield is about $5,553, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 62 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sheffield, MA

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Photo of Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place
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We are very happy with Wingate. The staff members make a point of knowing everyone's name immediately on arrival, which is really comforting. The activities are great, varied and interesting. The meals are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The award-winning Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place provides traditional Assisted Living and Memory Care. Located on a scenic hillside in Pittsfield, the Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place features bright and spacious common areas, beautiful landscaping and breathtaking views. It’s a...
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The best. From the beginning they provide a class A experience. The staff are incredible who really care. And the facility is very, very nice. We picked this community, because, for one, they provided clear...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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My mom (90 yearsold ) has been living in the memory care area for almost a year.They are caring and wonderful. She loves it. It’s small and I feel so happy knowing she is there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Kimball Farms, a not-for-profit retirement community in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of The Berkshires of Western MA. Kimball Farms is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a continuum of care with a variety of housing options. Kimball Farms Lifecare Retirement Community...
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Photo of The Cottage at Litchfield Hills
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It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottage at Litchfield Hills, located in the heart of Litchfield County close to Routes 8 and 202, is owned by New England-based Northbridge Communities and their first property in Connecticut and 18th Senior Living Community.The Cottage offers all of the benefits of community living -...
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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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My Dad has been at Springside in Pittsfield for the last 2 weeks. I must say I feel he is being taken care of very well. they are short staffed like everywhere else. [names removed] at the front door has...
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Photo of Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Alzheimer's Center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Photo of The Landing at Laurel Lake
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Side By Side, LLC
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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...

Cost of nursing homes in Sheffield, MA

The average cost of senior living in Sheffield is $5,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Egremont, MA with an average of $4,892 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sheffield, MA vs. nearby cities

Sheffield, MA
$5,553/mo
$6,359/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sheffield, MA vs. the state and national average

Sheffield, MA
$5,553/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sheffield vs. other types of senior living

$5,345/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,553/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sheffield, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,998/mo
Studio
$6,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,041/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,755/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Sheffield over time

Sheffield, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sheffield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sheffield

Keystone Place at Newbury Brook in Torrington, CT

5.0
They are the most caring people who provide care with a smile and lots of love. I cannot say enough about Keystone at Newbury Brook! When I went for the first time, for a tour, I immediately felt the upbeat feeling that is pervasive there. Every staff member was smiling and happy in his/her job ...
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Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place in Pittsfield, MA

5.0
We are so grateful that A Place For Mom matched Mom with Wingate Residences. The staff was so helpful as we navigated entry and move-in, and answered our many many questions kindly and well. Staff from CNAs to food service to housekeeping and maintenance have been friendly and respectful. The ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It has been a great experience. The staff is very kind and engaging! My mom is in the memory care unit, and they keep her very busy. They know what her interests are and try to include her in activities that would make her feel important. They give her enough support but let her be ...
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Sheffield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheffield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sheffield 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 Sheffield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sheffield, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sheffield 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 Sheffield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheffield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheffield 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 Sheffield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheffield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheffield 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 Sheffield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheffield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, Keystone Place at Newbury Brook and Kimball Farms, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sheffield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Sheffield, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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