The Arbors at Shelburne is an assisted-living community that concentrates on residents who need consistent oversight and medical monitoring, including individuals living with advanced dementia. The team is prepared for behaviors such as wandering—morning or evening—elopement risk, and residents who stay up through the night. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on site, and a nurse remains on call 24 hours a day, giving families confidence that care decisions can be made quickly.
Beyond basic supervision, the community provides a range of clinical and therapeutic services without requiring residents to leave the property. Memory care programming is built into daily life and supported by a nurse, occupational and physical therapists, and a podiatrist. Incontinence management, ambulatory care, medication management, and hospice coordination are available. Staff deliver full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and are trained in multiple transfer techniques—walker support, wheelchair assistance, standby or supervised moves, one-person lifts, or two-person transfers—so residents receive the level of physical help that matches their mobility.
Apartments are designed to be practical and safe, with select units offering wheelchair-accessible showers and direct access to outdoor areas such as a butterfly garden. Some residences are pet friendly, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after approval; however, not every unit has that option, so it is best to verify availability when touring. Shared spaces include a piano or organ and several outdoor seating areas that encourage casual socializing and fresh air.
Dining is handled by a professional chef who serves three daily meals plus snacks, and visiting family members can purchase guest meals. Menus can be tailored for kosher, vegetarian, organic, gluten-free, or low-/no-sodium preferences, and all-day dining is an option for residents who prefer flexible meal times. Regular nutritional reviews ensure that special diets are followed and that any weight changes are addressed quickly.
Residents have access to an activity center, library and computer lounge, and organized clubs that meet on site. Indoor and outdoor walking paths, raised garden beds, and a swimming pool support daily exercise, while yoga and chair-yoga classes, fitness programs, and sensory-based or reminiscence sessions round out wellness offerings. The community arranges intergenerational programs, live music, birthday parties, dances, and social outings to maintain engagement.
