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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Albany, VT

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Memory care in South Albany offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in South Albany is about $6,116 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 191 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in South Albany, VT

The average cost of senior living in South Albany is $6,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.

Memory care costs in South Albany, VT, vs. nearby cities

South Albany, VT
$6,116/mo
$6,201/mo

Memory care costs in South Albany, VT, vs. state and national averages

South Albany, VT
$6,116/mo
$6,699/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in South Albany, VT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,116/mo

Memory care costs in South Albany, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,527/mo
Studio
$6,547/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,364/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,461/mo

Senior living costs in South Albany 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 Albany, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Albany, VTVermontU.S.
Memory Care$6,116/mo$6,699/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$6,116/mo$6,395/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,180/mo$5,473/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
South Albany, VT:$6,116/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
South Albany, VT:$6,116/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
South Albany, VT:$3,180/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in South Albany, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Albany 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 Albany, VTVT stateNational

Memory care cost trends in South Albany, VT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Albany 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
South Albany, VT$10,822/mo$7,776/mo+39.2%
Vermont$8,649/mo$8,653/mo-0.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,847/mo+5.2%
South Albany, VT
2024 average cost:$10,822/mo
2023 average cost:$7,776/mo
Percent change:+39.2%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$8,649/mo
2023 average cost:$8,653/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Albany

Recent reviews for memory care in South Albany

The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT

5.0
Residence at QH has provided outstanding care for my father. He started as an independent resident, moved to assisted living, and now to memory care. I feel that this facility has helped ease the transitions every step of the way and have been responsive to questions/concerns/suggestions. In ...
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Maple Ridge in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion and understanding about my feelings of not wanting to place my mom in a home. Others ...
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South Albany review score based on 95 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 27 South Albany memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Albany review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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 Albany review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
South Albany, VT27 facilities
8.0
Orleans, VT20 facilities
7.9
Morrisville, VT9 facilities

Review subcategories for South Albany memory care

When memory care 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 95 reviews of 27 South Albany memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Albany resident and family memory care 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 Albany, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Albany memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Albany memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Albany, 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 Albany memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Albany that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Albany, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Albany memory care

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 Albany Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Albany, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Albany memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Albany partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Albany, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Albany memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Albany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Albany, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Albany memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Albany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Albany, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Albany

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Albany protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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