Located in Shelburne, Vermont, overlooking Lake Champlain, Wake Robin is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including independent living, residential care, skilled nursing, and memory care. Wake Robin is committed to fostering a sustainable and dynamic community that promotes mutual support and independence while prioritizing the health and wellness of each resident.
Embracing diversity and upholding the dignity of all, Wake Robin warmly welcomes individuals from various backgrounds. Whether residing in a cozy apartment, cottage, or receiving nursing support at the Linden Health Center, senior residents are encouraged to actively engage in the vibrant community life.
On-site X-ray and lab services aren’t things every nursing home offers, but Green Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation has both, alongside respiratory therapist consultations, built into its clinical footprint at 475 Ethan Allen Avenue in Colchester’s Chittenden County. That level of on-site clinical capability matters for residents who’d otherwise need transport to an outside facility for routine testing.
Nursing coverage spans registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides, the standard tiers, but backed by that added clinical depth. A dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia unit handles memory care specifically, distinct from the broader assisted living services offered alongside it.
Getting around outside the building takes a car. Walk Score sits at 26, somewhat walkable at best, so most errands mean driving.
Financially, this is a facility with real program specificity rather than a vague “we accept Medicaid” line. Two Vermont programs apply directly: ACCS, covering personal care and homemaker services, and ERC, covering nursing-level care as a genuine alternative to full nursing home placement. Rehabilitation, respite care, and short-term rehab round out the service list, backed by round-the-clock staffing.
Life beyond direct care includes beautician and barber services, pet visits, a courtyard, and free parking, modest but real touches.
Green Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation offers clinical depth most residential facilities don’t match, paired with dedicated memory care and genuine Medicaid program access, in a car-dependent stretch of Colchester, Vermont.
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Essex Junction, VT
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Vermont?
Assisted living in Vermont is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Vermont Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Vermont Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 2 nursing homes in Essex Junction, VT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Essex Junction, VT?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Essex Junction, VT, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Essex Junction, VT?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.






