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Assisted living costs in Dowsville average about $7,459 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 51 communities in Dowsville. Our detailed directory has 289 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Montpelier, Middlebury and Vergennes.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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I'm so happy we chose this community for mom she is getting great care here . All the staff is helpful and caring. If we request something they get right on it. All the residents seem happy.The food is good...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
EastView at Middlebury EastView at Middlebury is located in gorgeous Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont. This beautiful assisted living community is perfectly situated in Champlain Valley for breathtaking views every day. These are spacious apartments with gorgeous interiors. There are longer...
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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: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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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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My sister was a resident for four years and her care was excellent. The Director and staff are loving caregivers and the atmosphere is warm and homelike. I am extremely grateful that places like this exist.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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, 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.
Vista Senior Living is a premier senior living community located in the picturesque town of Killington, Vermont.Our commitment to ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and unparalleled services has established us as an industry leader in senior living. Our pet-friendly...
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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
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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.
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Dowsville, VT

The average cost of senior living in Dowsville is $7,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells River, VT with an average of $7,008 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dowsville, VT, vs. state and national averages

Dowsville, VT
$7,459/mo
$7,886/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Dowsville, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,459/mo
$10,826/mo

Senior living costs in Dowsville 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: Dowsville, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowsville, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$7,459/mo$7,886/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$10,826/mo$11,314/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$4,139/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dowsville, VT:$7,459/mo
Vermont:$7,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dowsville, VT:$10,826/mo
Vermont:$11,314/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dowsville, VT:unavailable
Vermont:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dowsville, VT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dowsville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dowsville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dowsville

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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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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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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Dowsville review score based on 115 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 115 reviews of 51 Dowsville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dowsville 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

Dowsville review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dowsville, VT51 facilities
8.1
Randolph, VT58 facilities
7.6
Montpelier, VT51 facilities

Review subcategories for Dowsville 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 115 reviews of 51 Dowsville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dowsville 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.
Dowsville, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
3.4
Friendliness
4.5
3.5
Care services
4.2
3.2
Staff
4.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.9
3.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Dowsville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowsville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowsville, 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 Dowsville 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 Dowsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dowsville, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dowsville 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 Dowsville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dowsville, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dowsville 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 Dowsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dowsville, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dowsville 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 Dowsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dowsville, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dowsville 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 Dowsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dowsville, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dowsville

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead Senior Living, Harbor Village Senior Living Communities and Champlain Valley Senior Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dowsville, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 51 assisted living facilities near Dowsville, Vermont. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dowsville, Vermont are Homestead Senior Living and Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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