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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bristol, VT
If you’re looking for assisted living in Bristol, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Bristol or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Bristol.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Bristol for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 53 assisted living facilities in the Bristol area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Williston, Waterbury Center and South Burlington.
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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, 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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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We had to move our mom last year, during COVID restrictions to a Memory Care residence. We searched for several months in the Central Vermont area and could not find a place that we thought was suitable and...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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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's my home, I cannot be in my own home anymore and this is now "my home." I no longer have to do laundry, cook 3 meals a day, floors windows and work. I love children and always had mine and the neighbors...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Bristol, VT
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $6,204 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Downingville, VT with an average of $5,888 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, VT vs. nearby cities
Bristol, VT
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, VT vs. the state and national average
Bristol, VT
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bristol, VT by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Bristol over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bristol
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bristol
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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Maple Ridge Memory Care 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 Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT
4.9
They have caring staff, and it's an excellent facility. We picked this community, because it was close to my home, it had space for my mother when we needed a space, and it looked like a good place to be. The interaction/communication with the staff has been very good.
Bristol review score based on 69 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 47 Bristol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bristol 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
Bristol review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bristol 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 69 reviews of 47 Bristol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol 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.Bristol, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Bristol assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.9%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.8%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.8%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.8%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.9%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol 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 Bristol Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.7%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.1%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol 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 Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
41%
Room service
Room service
17%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.8%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bristol
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bristol protect seniors.
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