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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Dorset, VT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a North Dorset nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in North Dorset, VT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in North Dorset or another care type is right for you. Browse 108 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in North Dorset.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shaftsbury Center, Shaftsbury and West Arlington.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shaftsbury Center, Shaftsbury and West Arlington.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in North Dorset, VT
The average cost of senior living in North Dorset is $5,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danby, VT with an average of $4,855 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Dorset, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Dorset, VT vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in North Dorset, VT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in North Dorset over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Dorset
Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Dorset
The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT
5.0
It is lovely. If you can afford it, it is a great place to live and create community. We picked this community because of the availability of memory care space and proximity to my home.
Valley Terrace in White River Junction, VT
5.0
While driving around Vt. and passing by Valley Terrace Assisted Living I noticed how welcoming the flowers on the balconies were. Time passed and my daughter introduced me to several assisted living facilities. With encouragement from my family I moved into Valley Terrace as it was a small ...
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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.
North Dorset nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Dorset nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Dorset, 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 North Dorset 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 North Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Dorset, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in North Dorset 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 North Dorset Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Dorset, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Dorset 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 North Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Dorset, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North Dorset 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 North Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Dorset, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in North Dorset 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 North Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Dorset, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.4%
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American House Keene, The Landing at Queensbury and The Village at White River Junction are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Dorset, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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