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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sheldon, VT

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Sheldon 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 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sheldon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sheldon is about $6,533, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 216 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sheldon, VT

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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Mountain View Apartments
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Hillcrest Apartments
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Derby Green
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, 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.
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: Assisted 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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Sheldon, VT

The average cost of senior living in Sheldon is $6,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Burke, VT with an average of $3,428 per month.

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

Sheldon, VT
$6,533/mo

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

Sheldon, VT
$6,533/mo
$6,699/mo
U.S. national average
$4,942/mo

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

$6,576/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,533/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,797/mo
Studio
$7,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,514/mo

Senior living costs in Sheldon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sheldon, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSheldon, VTVermontU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,533/mo$6,699/mo$4,942/mo
Assisted Living$6,576/mo$6,395/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$6,576/mo$6,699/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living$5,090/mo$5,473/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Sheldon, VT:$6,533/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Assisted Living
Sheldon, VT:$6,576/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Sheldon, VT:$6,576/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Sheldon, VT:$5,090/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sheldon, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Sheldon and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Sheldon, VTVT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Sheldon, VT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sheldon have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sheldon, VT$8,329/mo$7,513/mo+10.9%
Vermont$8,374/mo$7,497/mo+11.7%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Sheldon, VT
2024 average cost:$8,329/mo
2023 average cost:$7,513/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$8,374/mo
2023 average cost:$7,497/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Sheldon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sheldon

Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT

3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.

Sheldon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sheldon, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sheldon 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 Sheldon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sheldon, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sheldon 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 Sheldon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldon, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldon 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 Sheldon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldon, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldon 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 Sheldon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheldon, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
0.4%
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