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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex, VT
If you’re looking for assisted living in Essex, 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 Essex or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Essex.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Essex for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Essex 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 Burlington, Plattsburgh and St. Albans.
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8.9
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3 reviews
They take very good care of both of my parents there. My dad is in the memory care. Mom tells everyone how good they are to her in the lodge. My only fear is that eventually we might run out of money and...
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.
Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....
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9.0
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8 reviews
I would give a 5 for every category. The Gazebo North community is an excellent facility with well trained and caring staff1. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would in a heartbeat recommend...
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.
Gazebo North is a Level 3 Residential Care Facility, licensed and registered by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living. When seniors need help with their daily activities, we offer safe and secure communities where nurses and aides are available to respond to personal needs. We...
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8.9
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21 reviews
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...
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 Residence at Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...
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8.5
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17 reviews
It's very pleasant here in Independent Living, but I'm still not certain after my first 5 weeks here that I want to spend the rest of my life here. The residents are very friendly but are seemingly in a much...
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.
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...
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12 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Maple Ridge Memory Care. The move in and acclimation was a smooth process. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
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Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...
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.
Gazebo Apartments offers private studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted care apartments. Pricing is flexible for couples of varying levels of need. Monthly cost includes nursing care, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation and a wide variety of activities. ...
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I am happy to say that I chose a nice place for my needs. After five years I would highly recommend Harbors Village to all my friends.
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.
Harborview offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living, so that you can enjoy your retirement years.
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Essex, VT
The average cost of senior living in Essex is $6,478 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Troy, VT with an average of $3,180 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex, VT vs. nearby cities
Essex, VT
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex, VT vs. the state and national average
Essex, VT
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Essex, VT by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Essex
Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex
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.
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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Essex review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 13 Essex assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Essex 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
Essex review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Essex 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 38 reviews of 13 Essex assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex 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.Essex, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Essex assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Essex 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 Essex Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
41%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex
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 Essex protect seniors.
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