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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Dorset, VT
Assisted living costs in East Dorset average about $5,005 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in East Dorset. Our detailed directory has 326 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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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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.
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
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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.
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...
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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.
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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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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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
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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, 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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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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.
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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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 East Dorset, VT
The average cost of senior living in East Dorset is $5,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saxtons River, VT with an average of $4,722 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Dorset, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Dorset, VT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Dorset vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in East Dorset, VT by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in East Dorset over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Dorset, VT
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What families are saying about assisted living in East Dorset
Recent reviews for assisted living in East Dorset
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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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY
5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us.
The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls, NY
5.0
For the level of care that they provide I think Danforth Adult Care is an excellent place, but it won't be the best fit for everyone. They are an assisted living facility, so if your loved one does not need to be watched closely and just needs some general assistance this is a very nice place. ...
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East Dorset review score based on 57 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 63 East Dorset assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The East Dorset 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
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Review subcategories for East Dorset 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 57 reviews of 63 East Dorset assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Dorset 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.East Dorset, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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East Dorset assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Dorset assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Dorset, 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 East Dorset 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 East Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.9%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Dorset 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 East Dorset Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Dorset 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 East Dorset 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
23.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in East Dorset 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 East Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
12.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Dorset 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 East Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
19%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Dorset
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 East Dorset protect seniors.
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American House Keene, The Terrace at Eddy Memorial and The Landing at Queensbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Dorset, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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