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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Hero, VT
South Hero 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Hero, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Hero is about $6,546, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 56 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as West Bolton, Underhill Center and North Underhill.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South Hero, VT
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9.5
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22 reviews
Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.
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.
The Residence at Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...
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8.9
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6 reviews
The staff was minimal on weekends. Maple Ridge assisted living coordinator told me that this would be my mother's final home, that they were experienced with residents with Parkinson's disease, that Mom...
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.
Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....
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8.6
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8 reviews
I would give a 5 for every category. The Gazebo North community is an excellent facility with well trained and caring staff1. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would in a heartbeat recommend...
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.
Gazebo North is a Level 3 Residential Care Facility, licensed and registered by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living. When seniors need help with their daily activities, we offer safe and secure communities where nurses and aides are available to respond to personal needs. We...
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8.0
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5 reviews
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Are you looking for a safe and inviting nursing home alternative for Mom and Dad in Plattsburgh, NY? Call the Samuel F. Vilas Home, a family owned and operated licensed senior community with over 130 years of experience, rated as one of the top assisted living communities in Clinton County....
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Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...
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.
Gazebo Apartments offers private studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted care apartments. Pricing is flexible for couples of varying levels of need. Monthly cost includes nursing care, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation and a wide variety of activities. ...
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6.9
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14 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Maple Ridge Memory Care. The move in and acclimation was a smooth process. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
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
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, 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.
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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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
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in South Hero, VT
The average cost of senior living in South Hero is $6,546 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Albans, VT with an average of $6,248 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Hero, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Hero, VT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Hero
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Hero
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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South Hero nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Hero nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Hero, 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 South Hero 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 South Hero 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
38.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Hero 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 South Hero Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Hero 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 South Hero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Hero, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Hero 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 South Hero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Hero 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 South Hero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
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 South Hero, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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