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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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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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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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Cost of assisted living in South Washington, VT

The average cost of senior living in South Washington is $7,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartford, VT with an average of $6,996 per month.

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

South Washington, VT
$7,008/mo
$7,886/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in South Washington, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,008/mo
$9,382/mo

Assisted living costs in South Washington, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,294/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,268/mo

Senior living costs in South Washington 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: South Washington, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Washington, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$7,008/mo$7,886/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,382/mo$11,314/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,432/mo$4,139/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Washington, VT:$7,008/mo
Vermont:$7,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Washington, VT:$9,382/mo
Vermont:$11,314/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Washington, VT:$3,432/mo
Vermont:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Washington, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Washington and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

South Washington, VTVT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in South Washington, VT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Washington have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Washington, VT$7,156/mo$7,093/mo+0.9%
Vermont$6,474/mo$5,975/mo+8.3%
National$5,159/mo$4,899/mo+5.3%
South Washington, VT
2024 average cost:$7,156/mo
2023 average cost:$7,093/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$6,474/mo
2023 average cost:$5,975/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,159/mo
2023 average cost:$4,899/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Washington, 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 South Washington.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Washington

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Washington

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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South Washington review score based on 86 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 5 South Washington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Washington 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

South Washington review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
South Washington, VT5 facilities
8.3
Hartford, VT0 facilities
7.3
Barre, VT52 facilities

Review subcategories for South Washington 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 86 reviews of 5 South Washington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Washington 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.
South Washington, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
3.6
Friendliness
4.5
3.6
Care services
4.2
3.3
Staff
4.4
3.5
Meals & dining
4.3
3.2
Activities
4.3
3.2
Value for cost*
4.3
3.2
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South Washington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Washington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Washington, 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 South Washington 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 South Washington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Washington, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.3%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.9%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.5%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Washington 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 South Washington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Washington, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.2%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Washington 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 South Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Washington, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.6%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Washington 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 South Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Washington, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Washington 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 South Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Washington, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.1%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.2%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
15.3%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Washington

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 South Washington protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Gingras Care Home, Merry Meadow Farm and On the Green are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Washington, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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