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Photo of The Residence at Shelburne Bay
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For the short time I have been living at The Residence at Shelburne Bay, I have had nice experiences. The staff and residents are all friendly and helpful. There are many things to do, both physically and...
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.
The Residence at Shelburne Bay is an independent, assisted and memory care living community nestled in the friendly southwestern Vermont town of Shelburne, VT. Situated just a short distance from the breathtaking vistas of Lake Champlain, The Residence at Shelburne Bay is located within easy...
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Mom loves it there. She is in the building with the lesser support but it's right next door to the building that has nursing staff. Her apartment is very reasonably priced compared with some of the other...
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.
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...
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They need to work on getting new residents acclimated and feeling at home. My dad joined the welcoming committee to help with that
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.
The Residence at Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...
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I would give a 5 for every category. The Gazebo North community is an excellent facility with well trained and caring staff1. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would in a heartbeat recommend...
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.
Gazebo North is a Level 3 Residential Care Facility, licensed and registered by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living. When seniors need help with their daily activities, we offer safe and secure communities where nurses and aides are available to respond to personal needs. We...
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Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...
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.
Gazebo Apartments offers private studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted care apartments. Pricing is flexible for couples of varying levels of need. Monthly cost includes nursing care, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation and a wide variety of activities. ...
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I am happy to say that I chose a nice place for my needs. After five years I would highly recommend Harbors Village to all my friends.
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.
Harborview offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living, so that you can enjoy your retirement years.
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The Terraces is an independent living senior community. There is no assisted living or memory care support however you can arrange to have home care visit. Every building has a stair chair and each...
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.
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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It is great to have Wendy here at Taft Farms. She is such a big help and is so kind. She is a great addition here at Taft Farms Senior Living Comm.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mechanicsville, VT

The average cost of senior living in Mechanicsville is $5,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montpelier, VT with an average of $3,525 per month.

Independent living costs in Mechanicsville, VT, vs. nearby cities

Mechanicsville, VT
$5,783/mo

Independent living costs in Mechanicsville, VT, vs. state and national averages

Mechanicsville, VT
$5,783/mo
$5,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mechanicsville, VT, vs. other senior living options

$7,263/mo
Independent Living
$5,783/mo

Independent living costs in Mechanicsville, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,770/mo
Studio
$6,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,510/mo

Senior living costs in Mechanicsville 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: Mechanicsville, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMechanicsville, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$5,783/mo$5,268/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,080/mo$6,282/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,263/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mechanicsville, VT:$5,783/mo
Vermont:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mechanicsville, VT:$7,080/mo
Vermont:$6,282/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mechanicsville, VT:$7,263/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mechanicsville, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mechanicsville 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.

Mechanicsville, VTVT stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Mechanicsville, VT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mechanicsville 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 median 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
Mechanicsville, VT$4,743/mo$3,780/mo+25.5%
Vermont$4,760/mo$3,780/mo+25.9%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Mechanicsville, VT
2024 average cost:$4,743/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+25.5%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$4,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+25.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Mechanicsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanicsville

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT

3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.

South Harbor Senior Living in South Burlington, VT

5.0
The staff is very caring . My Dad feels comfortable with his care giver. He feels secure and respected. The facility is well maintained and the menu and food are well done. The staff encourage my Dad to participate in activities and this has helped him meet more of his neighbors and helped his ...
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Mechanicsville independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mechanicsville independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mechanicsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanicsville, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanicsville independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mechanicsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanicsville, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanicsville independent 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 independent living communities in Mechanicsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mechanicsville, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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