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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Starksboro, VT

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Photo of Harbor Village Senior Living Communities
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Champlain Valley Senior Community offers a skilled nursing enhanced assisted living & memory care community. We are also family owned and operated which helps ensure high staffing ratios and personalized care.The Champlain Valley Senior Community's enhanced license enables our staff to...
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The staff was minimal on weekends. Maple Ridge assisted living coordinator told me that this would be my mother's final home, that they were experienced with residents with Parkinson's disease, that Mom...
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.
Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....
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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
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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 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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5 on all categories. The cost would be prohibitive if he was there for very long. He never got to do any activities so we never got to feel the full value.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Otter Creek provides comfortable, assisted living for seniors in the town of Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont. The town, which also houses Middlebury College and numerous tourist attractions, such as coverage bridges, vineyards and a historic downtown, offers a picturesque and...
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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
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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.
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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My mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Photo of Valley View Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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: Senior Apartments
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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
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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
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Starksboro, VT

The average cost of senior living in South Starksboro is $6,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $1,265 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Starksboro, VT vs. nearby cities

South Starksboro, VT
$6,287/mo
$5,756/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Starksboro, VT vs. the state and national average

South Starksboro, VT
$6,287/mo
$5,275/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Starksboro vs. other types of senior living

$7,343/mo
Independent Living
$6,287/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Starksboro, VT by room type

Semi-Private
$5,685/mo
Studio
$6,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,053/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,934/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,765/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in South Starksboro over time

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What families are saying about independent living in South Starksboro

Recent reviews for independent living in South Starksboro

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

4.8
Such an incredible experience with these folks. Sarah was particularly helpful - answered our questions thoroughly, made my mom truly feel like a VIP, so welcoming and inviting. We felt like we were truly part of the family!

Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro, NY

4.4
Everyone who’s employed here knows each patient and where they are at any time we arrive for a visit. My sister has been more social here than at any place for the last few years. I feel her care is excellent.

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 Starksboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Starksboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Starksboro, 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 South Starksboro 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 South Starksboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Starksboro 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 South Starksboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Starksboro, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Starksboro 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 South Starksboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.1%
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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities, The Residence at Quarry Hill and The Residence at Shelburne Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Starksboro, Vermont. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near South Starksboro, Vermont. See the full list.

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