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Photo of Harbor Village Senior Living Communities
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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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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
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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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
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 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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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
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 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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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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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.
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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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.
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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 independent living in Vergennes, VT

The average cost of senior living in Vergennes is $5,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $1,265 per month.

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

Vergennes, VT
$5,756/mo

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

Vergennes, VT
$5,756/mo
$5,275/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$6,227/mo
Independent Living
$5,756/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$5,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,469/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,765/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Vergennes over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Vergennes

Recent reviews for independent living in Vergennes

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.

Vergennes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vergennes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vergennes, 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 Vergennes 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 Vergennes 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
40%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vergennes 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 Vergennes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vergennes 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 Vergennes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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