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Photo of The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows
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9.8
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45 reviews
9.8
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45 reviews
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Very helpful staff. Easy to communicate with and very attentive and considerate to my mom. Yes would recommend. Good group activities such as Bingo to help engagement with others
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There is a difference in assisted living ... it's called The Terrace at The Glen. If someone you love needs help with everyday activities, you can feel secure knowing that there's a community that offers peace of mind -- both for you and your loved one. With 43 private apartments (with...
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9.3
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23 reviews
9.3
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23 reviews
5 star
61%
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26%
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Very pleased with the support. I would recommend to others very much. The community is relatively small and tight knit with staff that care. There is plenty of activities and social interaction. The facility...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Millview of Latham is an assisted living community located in the Capital District of Cohoes, New York. Cohoes is near enough to Albany to offer all the excitement of city living, while at the same time far enough away to provide small town charm and a sense of community. It is a safe...
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1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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20 reviews
9.2
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20 reviews
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Excellence starts at the top. I have been a resident at American House Keene since 2016. I have enjoyed living here, we have a wonderful Director and wonderful staff. I have enjoyed many activities over the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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9.2
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31 reviews
9.2
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31 reviews
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They try to make residents feel at home. All of the staff we deal with are very kind and helpful to my mother. She is well cared for and happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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8.8
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42 reviews
8.8
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42 reviews
5 star
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is bottom line: my mother is happy and the staff cares. Yes, we would recommend. The Landing at Quensbury to other families based on the experience so far
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Landing at QueensburyAssisted Living and Memory Care in Queensbury, NY.If you think senior living at The Landing at Queensbury is like a nursing home … think again! We serve the...
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8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
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Eddy Memory Care is a wonderful facility. Staff is caring, there are many activities for residents and residents are safe. Yes, we would definitely recommend Eddy Memory Care to other families based on the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Comprehensive services for people coping with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory loss.Since 1997, Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center in Cohoes has served as a regional resource for innovative and compassionate care for individuals in early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other memory...
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8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
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He seems to be happy. Comes and goes as he wants to. For him the apartment size is perfect. He thinks it is farther out of town than he would like but he drives and for right now we think it is fine.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?At our senior living community set in the foothills of the Green Mountains, you can trade home maintenance for time for what you want to do. With three levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living and memory care,...
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8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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Management is very assessable to discuss the issues. Very accommodating about visitation and flexible regards taking patient out for days at a time. Staff is supportive, understanding and able and willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Equinox Terrace is an assisted living community in picturesque Manchester Center, Vermont, in Bennington County. Located on farmland surrounded by the Green Mountains, residents enjoy our peaceful, natural environment while living only a short distance away from the center of our historic town...
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8.2
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38 reviews
8.2
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38 reviews
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The majority of the staff is kind and supportive to the residents. They provide a variety of activities and outings. After a smooth intake, we have had some difficulty with the responsiveness of the billing...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Come celebrate living at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park (formerly Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community) - a truly different senior living community for the memory impaired where you and your life are celebrated - emotionally, physically and intellectually. With beautiful surroundings and...
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8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
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You Asked what are a few things we like most about the community. I asked [name removed] and he said the people. The people were friendly and nice. They were considerate and cheerful. I would agree. I found...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Danforth Adult Care Center, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. We have specially curated on-site activities that stimulate both mental...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Keene
1010 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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Photo of The Village at White River Junction
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.8
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12 reviews
7.8
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12 reviews
5 star
58%
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Could not have been more attentive and helpful. Please reach out they have the ability to make a very hard situation graceful. I am able to find peace knowing she is in good hands. The care not only for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village at White River Junction is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community...
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7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
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Mom was/is in the Independent Living wing...She did everything herself. Only this summer she had them come clean 1 time a week. Cleaning was adequate. They are a bit lax in snow removal of walkways. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bromley Manor is a senior residential community nestled into the beautiful Green Mountains of southern Vermont. Only two miles from the heart of Manchester Center, our community offers residents the ability to call us home whether their current and future needs are Independent Living, Assisted...
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We've had a great experience with Home of the Good Shepherd! I'd give them a 6 out of 5, if I could! The staff are dedicated, caring, and very professional. They obviously really care about the residents and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe
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44 Floor plans available
2.0
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12 reviews
2.0
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12 reviews
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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She really likes it. They have done a good job. The food is pretty good. I think they could be a little more proactive with getting her up and walking her around, that kind of thing, being proactive with...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Live Well With Peace of Mind The Woodward provides a warm, home-like environment where individuals can live with dignity, continue to enrich their lives, and participate in their community. Our care staff is well trained to meet the needs of our residents, overseeing medications and assisting...
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They do a great job there. It was the best place for my loved one. The activities were a great fun for my loved one. The exercise class is an activity my loved one that she loved. This allowed her to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Summercrest is a locally owned and operated senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and specialized, secure memory care to seniors in the Lake Sunapee region. At Summercrest, situated in the quintessential New England town of Newport NH, seniors live as independently...
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7.5
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[name removed] was so helpful. She answered all my questions and concerns with grace and humor (it is never a fun conversation, in this situation!)The place is very homey. Everyone is super nice! It is a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Dorset, VT

The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saxtons River, VT with an average of $4,722 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dorset, VT, vs. nearby cities

Dorset, VT
$4,805/mo
$5,090/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorset, VT, vs. state and national averages

Dorset, VT
$4,805/mo
$6,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorset, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,805/mo
$4,853/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorset, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,487/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,075/mo

Senior living costs in Dorset vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorset, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorset, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$4,805/mo$6,282/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,853/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,603/mo$5,268/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dorset, VT:$4,805/mo
Vermont:$6,282/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dorset, VT:$4,853/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dorset, VT:$3,603/mo
Vermont:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorset, VT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dorset.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorset

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorset

Valley Terrace in White River Junction, VT

5.0
While driving around Vt. and passing by Valley Terrace Assisted Living I noticed how welcoming the flowers on the balconies were. Time passed and my daughter introduced me to several assisted living facilities. With encouragement from my family I moved into Valley Terrace as it was a small ...
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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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The Village at White River Junction

4.8
When we are able to visit our loved one we can see the meals and they seemed to be adequate, and we do think the value is pretty fair. The care at this community is so much better then our loved ones previous community, we have been very pleased and we would definitely recommend to others.

Dorset review score based on 74 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 54 Dorset assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorset review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dorset review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Dorset, VT54 facilities
7.5
Rutland, VT52 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for Dorset assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 74 reviews of 54 Dorset assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorset resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dorset, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dorset assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorset, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dorset assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorset assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dorset Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorset assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorset assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorset assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorset, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorset

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dorset protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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