Sterling House

    33 Atkinson St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive staff, clean, engaging community

    I'm pleased with my experience - staff are attentive, the facility is clean and well-maintained, meals are reliable, and activities keep residents engaged. It's a solid choice for quality care and community.

    Current/former resident
    Aug 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.67·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      3.7

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    Location

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    Sterling House is located at 33 Atkinson St, Bellows Falls, VT, 05101.

    About Sterling House

    Sterling House sits in Bellows Falls, Vermont, and it runs as a Level 3 Residential Care Home with space for up to 17 residents, and over the years it's had 10 inspections since 2014 along with 22 citations and seen 32 complaints from early 2014 to the spring of 2019, mostly checked about every two years or a bit more often if people bring up issues. The building itself is accessible, has round-the-clock supervision, emergency alert systems, and 24/7 surveillance, aiming to keep everyone safe and comfortable. People living there get help with things like bathing, dressing, and moving around, and there's always coordination with healthcare providers for medication management and personal care, plus a skilled nursing option for those who need it. Meals are served each day, and staff prepare food for residents with special diets, including folks with diabetes or specific allergies. Wi-Fi and telephone service keep residents connected, and every room's got cable or satellite TV. Community spaces are fully furnished, including a dining room and garden with walking paths where people can relax or visit with others, and staff handle laundry and housekeeping tasks so residents don't have to. Sterling House runs daily activities and sometimes holds movie nights, plus it arranges rides for medical appointments. The place offers a mix of living options, including independent living, assisted living, respite care, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab services. Everybody gets a personalized care plan based on their needs. Housekeeping, meal planning, medication help, and support with daily living help people hold onto their independence as much as possible. Residents get maintenance-free living, can count on transportation for their appointments, and get nutritious meals in shared spaces. Sterling House takes care to match its care to each resident with respect and compassion, focusing on a homelike feel and a steady, secure environment for both residents and their families.

    People often ask...

    Sterling House offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,004 per month.

    Sterling House offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 3 photos of Sterling House on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 33 Atkinson St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.

    No, Sterling House does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Vermont, the DAIL Division of Licensing & Protection licenses residential and assisted living care homes, posting health, investigation, and revisit survey findings.

    License numbersterling-house-rockingham
    Facility typeResidential Care Home

    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    21

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    24 Feb 2026Investigation
    Investigated the February 24, 2026 findings and accepted corrective actions for all cited items, indicating substantial compliance.
    13 Jan 2026Investigation
    Identified deficiencies cited during the survey and noted that a follow-up would verify substantial compliance.
    12 Jan 2026Investigation
    Accepted acceptable plans of correction for deficiencies cited.
    • R342
    • R358
    • R401
    29 Oct 2025Investigation
    Found that a resident was not given the required 30-day notice or the right to appeal for an involuntary discharge.
    • 5.3.a(2)Discharge and Transfer Requirements
    14 Jan 2025Investigation
    Concluded that no deficiencies were found after investigating a complaint and conducting a follow-up survey.
    14 Jan 2025Revisit
    Verified substantial compliance after a follow-up visit confirmed all previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
    02 Dec 2024Investigation
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and resident monitoring, including insulin not available, missed doses, and lack of a medication procurement policy.
    • Insulin not available and lack of medication procurement policy
    • Medication not administered per physician orders; missed doses
    • Inadequate nursing supervision and instruction
    • Documentation of changes in condition and missed doses
    • Medication management policy/procurement not established
    05 Nov 2024Investigation
    Found deficiencies in medication storage, disposal, and environmental safety during a relicensure review.
    • 5.10Medication Management – Storage and Access
    • 5.10.h (4)Medication Management – Disposal of Expired/Discontinued Medications
    • 9.1.aEnvironment – Safety and Sanitation
    17 Apr 2024Investigation
    Found no deficiencies. The agency concluded substantial compliance after a complaint investigation.
    14 Nov 2023Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies; the home was in substantial compliance.

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