Sheridan Green House Living sits in Sheridan County, Wyoming, and folks will notice it doesn't look or feel like a big nursing home, because it's made up of four smaller Green House cottages where each person gets a private room and a private bathroom, so they can hang their own photos and make the space feel like home, and you'll see big gathering rooms where people can spend time together, maybe playing cards, watching a movie, or just talking, and each cottage even has a salon and a whirlpool tub right there for comfort and beauty needs, which folks like so they don't have to go far for a haircut or a soak. Meals come from a real kitchen, and the chef prepares food that fits special diets, like for people who can't have gluten or need diabetes-friendly options, and snacks are always available, so nobody goes hungry. Laundry gets done for everyone, and housekeeping keeps things clean, even offering dry cleaning, and there's cable in each room, so folks can keep watching their shows, with all kinds of activities set up to help people keep busy, from arts and movie nights to gardening and walking paths outside the cottages where you can get some sun and move a bit.
Sheridan Green House Living stands as the first community in the nation to open Green House homes through local support, backed by a nonprofit called Alternative Elder Living, Inc. (AEL), and this setup means community folks got together to make sure it exists, so it really grew out of citizen care. The place takes Medicaid and Medicare, and the fees can change depending on insurance, so new residents can sit down with staff during admission to talk about what fits. The heart of the place is a belief in treating everyone with respect, letting elders and staff build meaningful relationships, and focusing on making everyone feel like equal partners in everyday life. Someone's always around, with 24-hour supervision, and care staff help with medicine, bathing, dressing, and getting around, plus they coordinate with doctors and help with appointments, even arranging van rides to medical visits set up by Green House Living. Security gets a boost from emergency alert systems in all the rooms, and everything is wheelchair friendly, so nobody gets left behind.
Residents take part in weekly beauty and barber services in their own cottages, get help moving in, and can join in meals together in the dining area or find quiet if that's what they need. Activities fill the schedule, and there are garden spots, a central living room for games or hobbies, and outside walking paths for exercise or fresh air. This community makes a point of supporting connections between residents, families, staff, and even folks stopping by from town, so daily life feels active and full of friendship. It's part of a national movement in the Green House Project, and their goal stays clear: provide dignified long-term care in homes where everyone belongs, with comfort, safety, and meaning at the core. Services run Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and you can find more information or engage with them through social media links like Facebook and Instagram, since they believe in staying connected in whatever ways work best for residents and their loved ones. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, telephone, oxygen, or pharmacy services aren't included, but Medicaid can handle those if people need them, and medical supplies are provided right there. It's a place where being part of a caring group matters, with life kept as simple, safe, and familiar as possible for everyone who calls it home.
