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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chester, VT
If you’re looking for assisted living in Chester, 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 Chester or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Chester.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Chester for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Chester area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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I cannot say enough good things about Equinox Terrace. I brought my mother to Vermont from Massachusetts, and she was at another facility for 10 months. I was displeased (that is an understatement!) with the...
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.
Equinox Terrace is an assisted living community in picturesque Manchester Center, Vermont, in Bennington County. Located on farmland surrounded by the Green Mountains, residents enjoy our peaceful, natural environment while living only a short distance away from the center of our historic town...
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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.
Bromley Manor is a senior residential community nestled into the beautiful Green Mountains of southern Vermont. Only two miles from the heart of Manchester Center, our community offers residents the ability to call us home whether their current and future needs are Independent Living, Assisted...
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They do a great job there. It was the best place for my loved one. The activities were a great fun for my loved one. The exercise class is an activity my loved one that she loved. This allowed her to...
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.
Summercrest is a locally owned and operated senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and specialized, secure memory care to seniors in the Lake Sunapee region. At Summercrest, situated in the quintessential New England town of Newport NH, seniors live as independently...
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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This is a nice community. My mom likes the variery of the meals. The staff are outstanding. and they keep me informed on her progress. The home enviroment that is small and not alot of residents. I like that...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Ascutney House is a residential care home located in the amazing Ascutney City, Vermont, located in Windsor County. The serenity and friendliness of our community's neighborhood are just perfect for seniors. Our home is always clean, safe and homely for all the residents. The trees around bring...
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.
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What a nice place. Everyone is so friendly and knows my Mom by name. There are lots of activities and the food is great! We are so lucky to have found this place!
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 Village at Cedar Hill is an assisted living community in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor sits next to the Connecticut River and is home to part of Mount Ascutney. There are rivers, lakes, and mountains to explore and enjoy in Windsor. Residents of The Village at Cedar Hill and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Davis Home is a safe and secure residential care home in the lively town of Windsor, VT. Home of the longest covered bridge in America, this historic landmark is an absolute must-see. A great visit at any time of year, as the change in seasons only adds to its charm. Windsor is also home to the...
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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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Chester, VT
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spoonerville, VT with an average of $4,253 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, VT vs. nearby cities
Chester, VT
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, VT vs. the state and national average
Chester, VT
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Chester, VT by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, VT
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VA benefits in Vermont
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Medicare and Medicaid in Vermont
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester
Ascutney House
4.0
My mom is very happy here with the care that she is getting. The food is wonderful and she is very happy with all meals. Great staff that is more then willing to take care of her needs. There are activities offered to her, but she needs a little help with starting to get involved. I do ...
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Village At Cedar Hill, Inc in Windsor, VT
5.0
Cedar Hills Continuing Care Community is just fabulous. My mother has Alzheimer's and she has broken out a few times. They didn't have alarms on the windows at first but they quickly got them after that. The staff there really do what they need to do to improve themselves. It is a newer thing to ...
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Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center, VT
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Equinox Terrace. I brought my mother to Vermont from Massachusetts, and she was at another facility for 10 months. I was displeased (that is an understatement!) with the level of care she was receiving there, and it was obvious that my mother was declining ...
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Chester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
45.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester
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 Chester protect seniors.
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Equinox Terrace, Bromley Manor and Summercrest are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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