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10 Best Nursing Homes in Berkshire, VT
Berkshire 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 45 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Berkshire, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Berkshire is about $6,330, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 159 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Berkshire, VT
The average cost of senior living in Berkshire is $6,330 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Burke, VT with an average of $3,428 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Berkshire, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Berkshire, VT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Berkshire vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Berkshire, VT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Berkshire over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Berkshire
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Berkshire
The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT
5.0
Residence at QH has provided outstanding care for my father. He started as an independent resident, moved to assisted living, and now to memory care. I feel that this facility has helped ease the transitions every step of the way and have been responsive to questions/concerns/suggestions. In ...
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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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The Residence at Shelburne Bay
5.0
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion and understanding about my feelings of not wanting to place my mom in a home. Others ...
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Berkshire nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Berkshire 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 Berkshire Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkshire 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 Berkshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire 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 Berkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire 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 Berkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkshire, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Quarry Hill, Harbor Village Senior Living Communities and The Residence at Shelburne Bay are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Berkshire, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 45 nursing homes facilities near Berkshire, Vermont. See the full list.
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