Situated along the southeastern shore of Lake Champlain, Shelburne, VT, and its surrounding...
Our directory features 93 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Shelburne to help families find suitable care for loved ones. Communities earn an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
185 Pine Haven Shores Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
"The Residence at Shelburne Bay is a well-oiled machine. The staff seemed very nice, friendly, and obviously knew what...
90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
"My tour at Harbor Village Senior Communities was very good. It was nice and open with friendly people. The staff who...
10 Gilliland Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996
"My mother just passed away at 94 after living at CVSC for the past 14 months. My mother and I were both very pleased...
2 Freeman Woods, Essex Junction, VT 05452
"Maple Ridge Lodge Assisted Living had a nice philosophy of how they provide services to their residents. They had a...
64 Harbor View Drive, St Albans, VT 05478
"The rooms at Homestead Senior Living have a lot of natural light, which is a big plus. The woman who toured with me was...
20 Harbor View Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
"The staff at Allenwood at Pillsbury Manor was very nice, helpful, and full of energy. The bedroom is adequate for one...
200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482
"The tour we had at Wake Robin was very nice. What I didn't like was that of course, you're in Vermont, it was a hilly...
272 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
"Converse Home was too expensive for the room size. It was like $5000 just for one small room with no living room or...
1530 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
"We have decided on Gazebo for my parents. The place is assisted living, so they provide hot meals, a ride to doctors'...
3 Cathedral Square, Burlington, VT 05401
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243 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401
St. Joseph???s Residential Care Home, located in Burlington, VT, offers assisted living care to its residents. This...
1200 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408
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18 Carmichael Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
"Mansfield Place (Mansfield Terrace) offered three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, telephone, and TV. It's...
34 North Street, Vergennes, VT 05491
"I am very glad that my grandmother has such a caring and considerate staff to look over her. The best thing is how they...
2989 N Main Street, Peru, NY 12972
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231 New York Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
"The experience overall was very pleasent. The employees were very attentive and well mannered. Any needs that came...
15 New Hampshire Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
"Pine Harbor seems to be a very pleasant place to live. There are plenty of social activities for the residents, which I...
64 S Main St, Waterbury, VT 05676
"The Kirby House is a licensed Level 3 facility that averages about 30 residents, at least 70% of whom have been there...
100 Eastview Ter, Middlebury, VT 05753
"I was very impressed with Eastview at Middlebury. I really like the people there and I really like the facility. They...
10 Rugg Street, St Albans, VT 05478
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Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey establishes a $8,635 median cost of assisted living across Vermont, contrasting against the steep expenses in Shelburne. Relocating just across the border to cities in New York offers greater savings, with care costing $8,093 in Albany, NY, and $7,376 in Glens Falls, NY. Kingston, NY, provides the most economical option, as care costs $9,749 less here than in Shelburne.
Shelburne
$13,460
Vermont
$8,635
United States
$5,350
Glens Falls, NY
$7,376
Albany, NY
$8,093
Kingston, NY
$3,711
Seniors who qualify for Medicaid may be able to use the Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS) Program and the Global Commitment to Health Waiver to help offset costs of associated with assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
When comparing the cost of care options in Shelburne, assisted living tops the list. A semi-private room in a nursing home costs $229 less while offering more intensive support for seniors managing illnesses or injuries that require regular medical treatment. Home health care provides similar medical support within seniors' own homes but costs $5,833 less than assisted living — a significant cut to monthly expenses.
Home Health Care
$7,627
Assisted Living Facility
$13,460
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$13,231
Note: Since data for Shelburne is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Burlington, instead.
Shelburne seniors and their caregivers have access to a number of free and low-cost resources designed to promote healthy aging and protect them from financial exploitation and abuse.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Age Well | (800) 642-5119 | Age Well is one of five federally mandated regional nonprofit Area Agencies on Aging serving Vermont seniors. Age Well serves seniors in Chittenden County who need assistance accessing local, state and federal benefits, such as Medicare. The Agency oversees a number of programs for seniors, including the local Meals on Wheels program, the Choices for Care long-term care program and case management for older adults who need help navigating their housing and care options. |
| Green Mountain Transit | (802) 864-2282 | Green Mountain Transit is the public transit provider for Shelburne and Chittenden County. All GMT buses are lift-equipped and accessible for those who use mobility aids, such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes and scooters. Seniors aged 60 and older qualify for discounted fares on all GMT routes, and paratransit service is available for riders who can't use the regular fixed-route service due to disability. |
| Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project | (800) 889-2047 | Vermont Legal Aid is a statewide nonprofit law firm that operates the Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project. The Project helps to protect the rights of vulnerable individuals who live in long-term care facilities, such as assisted living communities. Certified volunteer Ombudsmen educate long-term care residents about their rights, help resolve complaints regarding long-term care facilities and advocate for improved government policies around long-term care and consumer rights. |
Shelburne-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Vermont are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page for more information about these laws.
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