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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shelton, CT
Shelton 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 Shelton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shelton is about $11,906, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 494 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
West River Rehab Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of body, mind and spirit. We recognize that recovery depends not only on our professional staff and modern equipment but on an environment that restores confidence and the sense of well-being. Because of our professional staff and high...
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
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: 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: 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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Shelton, CT
The average cost of senior living in Shelton is $11,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danbury, CT with an average of $7,456 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelton, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelton, CT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shelton, CT by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shelton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shelton
Maplewood at Danbury
4.3
What our family likes the most about Maplewood at Danbury is that they reach out to us and keep us informed of concerns/issues as well as positive news about my parent's adaptation to their new environment and social activity.
Sunrise of Wilton
5.0
We would certainly recommend Sunrise Wilton. They have built / designed a very caring community. They go to great lengths to engage new members and their family. Working with the entire team - nurses, the doctor and all the care team have provided my Dad with exceptional care across the full ...
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The Residence at Selleck's Woods in Darien, CT
5.0
At The Residence at Selleck's Woods they have live music at least twice a week, sometimes more! They have special events with great food. They just had two Cinco de Mayo parties over the weekend, with good Mexican food and ice cold Modelo. There is always some sort of activity going on! I would ...
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Shelton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelton, 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 Shelton 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 Shelton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelton, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
56.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelton 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 Shelton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelton, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelton 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 Shelton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelton, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelton 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 Shelton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelton, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelton 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 Shelton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelton, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shelton, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Shelton, Connecticut. See the full list.
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