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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wells River, VT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wells River 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 Wells River, 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 Wells River or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wells River.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wells River, VT

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Mom was convinced this could be her home during our initial visit. We were invited to sample their dining experience. The staff took time to introduce themselves and explain how the restaurant style dining...
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.
A unique setting on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River with immediate access to Littleton's vibrant Main Street, named one of the Nation's 'Ten Best'. Fifty resident apartments, each with kitchenette and private bath.Three delicious and balanced meals prepared by expert chefs served from a menu in...
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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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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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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
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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: 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.
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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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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 Wells River, VT

The average cost of senior living in Wells River is $6,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Burke, VT with an average of $3,428 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells River, VT vs. nearby cities

Wells River, VT
$6,218/mo
$7,190/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells River, VT vs. the state and national average

Wells River, VT
$6,218/mo
$6,417/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells River vs. other types of senior living

$6,257/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,218/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wells River, VT by room type

Semi-Private
$3,916/mo
Studio
$4,824/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,406/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,475/mo

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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 Wells River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wells River

Riverglen House in Littleton, NH

5.0
So very fortunate to have gotten a spot for my dad here. The staff is caring and professional, the community is warm and friendly, and they work hard to give a level of care combined with independence that can’t be matched.

Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
Our overall experience has been great. No question that we made the right choice for us. The cleanliness, friendliness, quality of care and staff have been great. The food is a 5 plus. Dining is restaurant style: you order from a menu and the food that you select is prepared for you. No ...
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Wells River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells River, 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 Wells River 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 Wells River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wells River, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
12.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wells River 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 Wells River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells River, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
3.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells River 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 Wells River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells River, VTNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells River 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 Wells River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells River, VTNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells River 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 Wells River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells River, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
6.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Summit by Morrison, Riverglen House and Home For the Aged are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wells River, Vermont. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Wells River, Vermont. See the full list.

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